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April Sees Highest Occupancy Rates for 2024
By: Staff writer All regions in Namibia experienced an increase in occupancy rates in April 2024 compared to both the previous month and the same period last year. Occupancy rates stood at 58.1% nationwide in April, up from…
NAPWU Seals Salary and Housing Benefits Adjustment Agreement with NWR
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) has signed an agreement with the Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) aimed at improving the salary structure and housing allowances for employees within the bargaining unit. The agreement, effective from…
Bank Windhoek Assists 137 SMEs in N$200 Million Loan Scheme
By: Dolly Menas Bank Windhoek has announced the full utilisation of the N$200 million allocated under the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) Economic Recovery Loan Scheme. Bianca Janse Van Vuuren, the bank’s head of small and medium-sized enterprises…
Opinion: Key Points from the World Hydrogen Summit
By: Tom Alweendo We recently attended the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam which is a city in the Netherlands. In 2021 our late president Dr Hage G. Geingob embraced the vast opportunities that hydrogen would unlock for Namibia and his…
Opinion: Seek Solutions by having Honest and Meaningful Conversations with your Bank
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama Life is a journey with ups and downs, difficulties, and happy moments. We will talk about getting a bank loan as well as what to do if you find yourself in debt and your ability…
Jagger Urges Kavango East Inhabitants to Participate in the Economy
By: Annakleta Haikera Deputy Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Child Welfare Bernadette Jagger has called on residents of Kavango East to contribute to regional objectives and engage in various economic sectors. Jagger made this appeal on…
N$451 Million Pharmaceutical Tender Beyond Reproach – Procurement Board
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) says its decision to award a pharmaceutical tender to a company allegedly linked to Bank of Namibia’s Governor Johannes !Gawaxab was conducted in accordance with the law. About a…
450 Ndama East Learners Still Being Taught Under Trees
By: Annakleta Haikera Rundu Urban Constituency Councilor Victoria Kauma has urged the government to build permanent structures for the over 450 learners of Ndama East, who are still being taught under trees. Kauma made this plea during the…
Youth Engagement Crucial for Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Future
By: Justicia Shipena Despite immense opportunities for youth highlighted during ongoing discussions on green hydrogen projects in Namibia, concerns have been raised about insufficient information dissemination regarding these initiatives. The Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF) hosted an event…
Japanese Vehicles Dominate Namibian Market
By: Hertha Ekandjo Japanese-made vehicles continue to dominate the Namibian market, as 574 units were sold last month, representing 63.8% of the market share. This is according to Simonis Storms Vehicles Sales report for April 2024. The report shows…