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Opinion: Understanding Type Approval And Its Importance In Namibia
By: Loide Nuutushi The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) defines Type Approval as a technical evaluation process to ensure that telecommunications equipment meets specific regulatory standards. In Namibia, this process is overseen by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN)….
Unconventional thoughts: My Few Hours in Ondobe Town …we don’t need to proclaim new towns nor turn rural areas urban
By: Kandjengo Mkwaanyoka I was dropped off in Ondobe at around 06:40, in front of Tatekulu Nelulu’s building, a short distance from the main road that passes through from Onhuno to Eenhana. Apart from the vehicles passing through…
Opinion: Achieving Universal Access to Social Protection to End Child Labour in Africa
By: Greta Campora and Ariane Genthon 12 June is the World Day Against Child Labour, casting a much-needed spotlight on a critical challenge that continues to affect millions of children worldwide. Child labour is work that is inappropriate for a…
Opinion: Be an Employee or Go Home
By: Reino Hasheela There is rumour that NAMRA plans to have access to the account numbers of firms to monitor one’s income for the purpose of tax deductions and payments. Luckily, I could not find this on their website…
Bezant Resources Marks Progress at Copper-Gold Project
By: Staff writer Bezant Resources has announced the completion of a series of contractor services, marking a significant milestone for the Hope & Gorob mining operation. The company submitted a mining licence application for the Hope-Gorob copper-gold project…
China Interested in Helping Namibia Build Nuclear Plant
By: Justicia Shipena China has expressed interest in participating in the construction of a nuclear power plant in Namibia, should the Namibian government announce plans to that effect. Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, expressed this interest during…
Naïve to Confine University Operations to Its Name, Says IUM
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The International University of Management (IUM) says its qualifications are informed by national and international demand and socio-economic development dynamics, not merely confined to its name. This aligns with standards set by the Namibia Qualifications Authority…
Ndeilenga Pursues Her Culinary Dreams in Oshakati
By: Mathias Hangala When we are young, we often harbour grand dreams of taking on the world stage. But, as they say, life has its own plans. For many, a bump in the road can often be the…
Only Two Accredited Veterinary Laboratories in Namibia … absence of accredited labs could hinder business expansion
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia only has two accredited veterinary laboratories, according to a survey conducted by the Ministry of Trade. The survey, supported by the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) programme in Namibia and funded by the EU Commission, aimed…
Nedbank Calls For Increased Support of Agriculture Sector
By: Fransina Nghidengwa Nedbank Namibia’s head of business banking, John-James Tromp, has called for increased financial support for the agriculture sector, highlighting the struggles faced by agricultural small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in accessing bank loans. Tromp emphasised…