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Opinion: How to Secure Your Financial Nest This Easter
By: Mignon du Preez Easter is coming, and again we find ourselves in a time for fresh starts and introspection about the things that really matter. However, did you realise that the custom of searching for Easter eggs may teach…
Agreement for Dual-Fuel Hydrogen-Diesel Locomotives Nearly Finalised
By: Justicia Shipena The Chairperson of the Green Hydrogen Council, ObethKandjoze, has announced the completion of contract negotiations for Namibia’s groundbreaking green hydrogen initiative, the HyRail project. Led by the consortium HyRail, spearheaded by hydrogen application development company…
Hardap and //Kharas Underrepresented in Green Hydrogen Scholarship Programme
By: Hertha Ekandjo The chairperson of the Namibia Green Hydrogen Council Obeth Kandjoze has raised concerns over the inadequate representation of the //Kharas and Hardap regions in the green hydrogen scholarship programme. Speaking during the Green Hydrogen Symposium…
Letshego Turns to Local Borrowing to Reduce Dependency on Parent Funding
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Letshego Holding Namibia has augmented its local borrowing to N$3.1 billion by the close of 2023, up from N$2.5 billion, aimed at fueling its expansion while decreasing reliance on parent funding. In its 2023 financial…
Ministry Reaches Agreement With Unemployed Teachers … planned protest postponed
By: Annakleta Haikera Representatives of unemployed graduate teachers, who had planned a nationwide mass demonstration, have temporarily suspended their protest following an agreement with the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture. David Nekaro, chairperson of the unemployed teacher…
Decline in Namibia’s Agronomy Exports Signals Economic Concerns
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia witnessed a substantial decline in agronomy exports during the fourth quarter of 2023, indicating economic challenges compared to the previous year’s performance. According to the latest Agriculture and Fishing sector Indicators Bulletin from the…
Daures’ Green Tomato Harvest Reserved for Local Consumption
By: Justicia Shipena Fresh produce to be harvested from the Daures Green Hydrogen Village (DGHV) project will all be consumed locally. This was announced by Jerome Namaseb, CEO of the Daures Green Hydrogen Village during the ongoing Green…
NBL Calls For Responsible Consumption This Easter Weekend
By: Staff writer Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) has urged the public to consume alcohol in moderation and in a responsible manner ahead of the upcoming Easter long weekend. As part of its ongoing Take a Second responsible consumption campaign,…
FNB Scoops Euromoney Awards Second Year in a Row
By: Staff writer FNB has once again scooped the Euromoney Awards for Africa’s Best International Private Bank in Botswana and Namibia, for the second year in a row. The Bank was also crowned Africa’s Best Bank for Ultra High-Net-Worth Individuals,…
Opinion: Media Landscape Opportunities
NumbeMubiana Amidst the relentless surge of technological advancements, the media landscape stands as a dynamic entity, continually evolving to meet the demands of an increasingly digital world. With billions of individuals traversing the digital realm daily, the reach of modern…