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Opinion: Impact Of Stakeholder Governance On A Business Sustainability
By: Morna Ikosa There is an urgent call for action by all countries to adopt their national plans and strategies for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The United Nations Sustainable Development Report of 2023 stated that “Progress on more…
Opinion: The End of an Era and a Continuation of a Legacy
By: Joseph Jeremia, Gustav Shitaleni and Latifah Simataa In a poignant tribute to the late President Hage Geingob, we mourned the passing of a visionary leader whose words echoed with the depth of his compassion and the sincerity of…
Technology and Innovation Aid Conservation Efforts in Namibia
By: Dwight Links The recently concluded Global SMART User Conference in Windhoek from March 10-14 saw representatives from various nations gather to understand the unique introduction of these technologies. The SMART acronym stands for the Spatial Monitoring and Reporting…
Mbumba: Welwitschia Fund Money Reserved for Future Generations
By: Justicia Shipena President NangoloMbumba has emphasised that the funds injected into the Welwitschia Sovereign Wealth Fund are earmarked for future use, safeguarding wealth for generations to come. Mbumba said utilising the money now would jeopardise the future wealth…
Andrada Mining Plans Full-Scale Lithium Processing Plant
By: Staff writer Andrada Mining has initiated studies for a comprehensive integrated processing plant aimed at producing petalite concentrate alongside its tin and tantalum production operations. In November last year, the company commissioned a pilot project at its…
African Ports Missing Out on Surge in Conflict-Avoiding Ship Traffic
By: Staff Writer Logistics experts have highlighted that African ports, including those in Namibia, are failing to capitalise on the increased ship traffic steering clear of attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. The continent’s inefficient and…
“We Are Not Perceived as Lazy” – Struggle Kids
By: Mathias Hangala Bernard Nghifenwa (47), a group leader of the Dependents of the Living and Deceased Veterans (DoLDV), formerly known as Children of the Liberation Struggle (CLS), rejects the perception that they are lazy. He said that…
Promote Indigenous Products for Tourist Appeal – NTB
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) says there is a need for product development in Namibia, which must include adding value and packing traditional products ready for the international markets. NTB’s board member Maggy Mbako, who…
Rössing Foundation Donates to COSDEC in Swakopmund
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Community Skills Development Centre (COSDEC) in Swakopmund recently received a substantial boost with training equipment and tools valued at N$50,000 from the Rössing Foundation. Maria Immanuel, the Foundation’s Manager for Community Development, provided updates…
Women’s Day Observance Criticised for Neglecting Remote Areas
By: Loise Shiimi and Nghiinomenwea-vali Erastus Gender equity and women’s representatives have slammed the celebration of Women’s Day for neglecting women in remote and rural areas. The International Women’s Day is recognised on March 8 every year to…