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Namibia Implementing 3rd Gender Equity Policy
By: Dwight Links The recent Universal Periodic Review of Namibia saw a Namibian delegation in Geneva share that the nation had developed and is currently implementing the Third National Gender Equality and Equity Policy. The policy is…
CityAlerts Wins Tech-Filled Nexus Speed Pitch Event
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The Basecamp Business Incubator hosted its second Nexus speed pitch event of the year on Wednesday evening in Windhoek. The quarterly event serves as an opportunity for local founders still in the ideation phase…
Nam Now Exports Live Cattle to Mauritius
The market watch for the beef sector has revealed that Mauritius was the second importer of Namibian weaners/live cattle. It was recorded that the Indian Ocean island took up 32.86% of Namibia’s live exports after South Africa, which…
Poor Workplace Management Fuels Stress and Burnout
The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations has warned that poorly managed workplaces are increasingly exposing employees to psychosocial risks that threaten both worker well-being and institutional performance. Ahead of the belated commemoration of the World Day…
Reshuffling, Conferences, Speeches, and Directives – But Where is the Growth?
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka From the presidential side of things, she has made all moves at the ministerial levels, given all sorts of speeches, and the Cabinet has also given some directives. The country is hosting endless conferences and seminars,…
Why Local Realities Matter in Sustainable Finance
By: Joachim Komeheke As development challenges intensify, financial performance alone will not deliver durable outcomes. Investments across the public and private sectors must also generate measurable environmental or social benefits that support long-term economic stability. Why this…
DREAMING OF BECOMING A LAWYER? START AT WELWITCHIA UNIVERSITY
By: Stephanus Pombili In an era where quality education defines professional success, Welwitchia University continues to distinguish itself as a leading institution committed to academic excellence and ethical standards. In 2022, the university achieved an impressive third…
Uranium, Tourism, and Financial Services to Lead Medium-Term Growth
Helvi Fillipus, economic advisor to the Bank of Namibia’s governor , has projected that Namibia’s economy will gradually strengthen over the medium term. This improvement will be supported by increased uranium production, recovery in tourism and financial services,…
Private Sector Knocks on Govt’s Door with Capital … treasury says no to unsolicited funding bids
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The central government, through its treasurer, the Ministry of Finance, has indicated that the private sector has been knocking on its doors with unsolicited bags of capital to invest in infrastructure. In a press…
Lobito and Tanzania-Zambia Corridors to Challenge Walvis Port
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The Lobito Corridor, anchored by the rehabilitated Benguela Railway and operated by the LAR consortium (comprising Mota-Engil, Trafigura, and Vecturis), offers reduced transit times and costs for DRC and Zambia. It is…