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Opinion: Schools Should Focus More On Vocational Education and Real Life Skills
By: Thomas Barkley This is a hotly debated topic that often divides opinion, and I think every student thinks about this and asks, “why don’t they teach us about important topics, like how to make money and how…
Opinion: Independence Celebrations Amid Inequality
By: Stephanus Pombili While Namibia’s older generation perceives the country’s 34 years of independence as a significant milestone, the younger generation, born after 1989, questions the relevance of Independence Day amidst ongoing socio-economic challenges. In an independent Namibia,…
Namibia Imports N$57 Million Worth of South African Insecticides Amid Ban
By: Hertha Ekandjo Amidst the ongoing ban on the importation of the Boam insecticide by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Namibia has imported retail insecticides worth approximately N$57 million since last year. Data provided by…
Govt Allocates Additional N$8 Million to Revitalise Kalimbeza Rice Project
By: Staff Writer President Nangolo Mbumba has announced that the government has earmarked N$8 million in the 2024/2025 fiscal budget to breathe new life into the Kalimbeza National Rice Project. Mbumba disclosed this during Thursday’s Independence Day celebrations…
Resource Distribution and Inequality Identified as Potential Conflict Sources in Namibia
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The African Peer Review (APR) Mechanisms Namibia Country Review 2022 Report, released earlier this year, has underscored social economic conditions in Namibia, particularly issues concerning resource distribution and inequality, as potential sources of conflict. Highlighted…
SADC Tourism Operators Missing Out on Digital Revolution
By: Staff writer There is a need for SADC tourism operators to urgently embrace digital transformation if the region wants to remain competitive, according to a new skills audit report from the SADC Business Council. The widespread adoption of…
Stagnant Economy Fails to Absorb Rising Youth Workforce, 34 Years Down the Line
By: Justicia Shipena As Namibia commemorates 34 years of independence, scrutiny turns to the nation’s progress across various fronts, including its workforce. Labour expert Herbert Jauch contends that over the past thirty years, the Namibian economy has failed…
Cricket Namibia Plans to Build a National Stadium Ahead of 2027 World Cup
By: Dwight Links Cricket Namibia has revealed ambitious plans for a national cricket stadium, set to be constructed in anticipation of the 2027 Cricket World Cup, which Namibia will co-host with South Africa and Zimbabwe. Cricket Namibia’s board…
Namibia Critical Metals Sells Non-core Gold Properties
By: Staff Writer Canadian junior gold exploration company Sylla Gold has acquired four of Namibia Critical Metals’ non-core gold properties located in Namibia. As part of the acquisition, Sylla will issue Namibia Critical Metals 3,000,000 common shares at…
SADC States Told to Address Youth Unemployment to Maintain Peace in the Region
By: Dwight Links SADC Permanent Secretary, Elias Magosi, has called on member states to address challenges facing the youth including unemployment which he says remains a critical issue in the regional bloc. Magosi said if the issue of…