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Opinion: How to Control the Urge to Splurge
By: Eddie King What gives you the urge to splurge? Facing spending habits can be uncomfortable, but it may be the only way to get financial control and avoid the debt trap. Understanding our spending behaviours is essential for achieving…
Mbumba Urges Investment in Education
By: Juliana Iikela President Nangolo Mbumba has emphasised the critical need for Africa to invest in education to avoid being left behind in the rapidly evolving global landscape. Speaking on Africa Day, Mbumba highlighted the importance of building resilient…
Iran Offers Water Infrastructure Assistance to Namibia
By: Justicia Shipena Iran has announced its readiness to provide Namibia with expertise in constructing water infrastructure. Iran’s Ambassador to Namibia, Seyed Ali Sharifi Sadati, revealed this assistance during a recent meeting with President Nangolo Mbumba. Ambassador Sadati…
City Clears N$38 Million Under Pensioners Debt Relief Program
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The City of Windhoek has cleared N$38 million of debt from over N$250 million as part of its Pensioners Debt Relief Program, which concludes this Friday, 31 May. City spokesperson Harold Akwenye told The Villager…
Cancer Association Supports Ban on Alternative Tobacco Products
By: Abigail Nalisa The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has expressed strong support for the Ministry of Health and Social Services’ initiative to amend the existing Tobacco Control Act. The proposed amendment aims to include “alternative” tobacco products that…
Nafau Slams OK Foods for Suspending Striking Employees
By: Annakelta Haikera The Namibia Food Allied Workers Union (Nafau) condemned OK Foods’ decision to suspend workers who participated in a recent strike. On Saturday, the owners of Kavango OK Foods suspended 109 employees from its Rundu branch…
Lesotho’s Commonwealth Candidate Pledges to Mobilise Support for SADC
By: Justicia Shipena Lesotho’s candidate for the Commonwealth Secretary-General position, Joshua Setipa, has pledged to mobilise support for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) if elected. Setipa emphasised the importance of the region’s representation and continued support from the…
Diplomat Encourages Namibians to Invest in Tanzania
By: Hertha Ekandjo Tanzania’s High Commissioner to Namibia, Caesar Waitara, has invited Namibian investors to invest in his country and produce goods and services that will access the African Free Trade Area. This offer comes as Namibia continues…
Opuwo Residents Told to Embrace Technology
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Opuwo Town Council’s Mayor Rosa Mbintge-Tjeundo, has encouraged the town’s residents to embrace digital transformation to unlock new potentials in trade, sports, and investment. She made these remarks when she officially opened the 11th edition of…
Govt Urged to Improve Data Collection and Availability
By: Dwight Links The Institute for Public Policy Research’s (IPPR) first Procurement Tracker report for 2024 has highlighted significant data gaps in various procurement activities across different levels of public service. These gaps are undermining compliance monitoring and…