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Inadequate Water and Sanitation Cost Namibia N$4.5 Billion Annually
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia suffers an annual economic loss estimated at N$4.5 billion due to inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene services, commonly referred to as WASH. This figure represents approximately 1.8% of the estimated Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for…
IPPR Report Uncovers Challenges of Fishermen Post-Fishrot …as They Seek Compensation from Samherji
By: Justicia Shipena The repercussions of the Fishrot corruption scandal continue to haunt numerous former fishermen and fisheries workers in Walvis Bay, as revealed in a recent report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). This comprehensive…
Two Hours in the Life of a Scrap Metal Hunter
By: Mathias Hangala In an bid to understand the daily realities of Katutura’s informal settlements, particularly among scrap metal collectors, a group of researchers embarked on a journey of observation and investigation. For these collectors, every day is…
Local Food Prices Show a Decline
By: Staff Writer Inflation rates across all regions of Namibia decelerated in February 2024, with the country’s annual inflation rate for the month standing at 5.0% year-on-year (y/y), down from 7.2% recorded in February 2023 and 5.4% in…
IUM Reaches New Heights, Says Namwandi
By: Staff Writer Founder and chairperson of the governing council of the International University of Management (IUM), Dr. David Namwandi, says that the institution has achieved unprecedented milestones in terms of its programs and student intakes. Speaking at…
TotalEnergies Acquires New Exploration Licence for a Block in the Orange Basin
By: Staff Writer French energy giant, TotalEnergies and state-owned QatarEnergy, have secured participating interests in Block 3B/4B offshore South Africa, bolstering their footprint in the region. In anticipation of offshore exploration endeavours within this block, TotalEnergies and its…
Can a Syllabus’ Interpretation Be a Factor in Poor Performance at AS Level?
Anna Filipe The national results for the Advanced Subsidiary Level have been less than satisfactory. While there are numerous potential reasons for this, in this piece, I will explore the possibility that varying interpretations of subject content within prescribed…
Opinion: Spotlighting Employment Opportunities in the Agricultural Sector
By: Josef KefasSheehama Namibia urgently needs to revitalise its agricultural production systems and address the looming challenges posed by climate change and uncertainty. Agriculture continues to serve as the cornerstone for sustained economic growth, promising to provide quality…
Namibia’s Imports Surge by N$3 Billion
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia’s imports surged by N$3 billion, widening the country’s trade deficit by N$1 billion between December 2023 and January 2024, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). The trade gap expanded after Namibia exported goods…
Angola’s Karam Seeks N$1 Billion Investment in Namibia … promises 350 job opportunities
By: Staff writer Karam, a diversified company with steel, nails, and pipes operations in Luanda and other regions of Angola, has expressed keen interest in investing in Namibia with a proposed investment totaling N$1 billion. The investment proposal…