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Opinion: Gratitude Goes a Long Way
By: Ndahafa Juju In Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, ingratitude is defined as the forgetfulness of or poor return for kindness received. As we bid farewell to the festive season, a time when loved ones and family gather, we now find ourselves…
Beyond Wilderness: A Critical Evaluation of Namibia’s Tourism Landscape
By: Sarah Anghuwo Traveling is not only about seeing new places, but also about feeling new emotions. Art is the best way to express them. As we step into 2024, it becomes imperative to critically examine…
Oversupply of Lower Primary Teachers A Cause for Concern …high school graduates are advised to desist from majoring in teaching
By: Loise Shiimi and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture is grappling with an oversupply of lower primary teachers, and cannot find jobs for them. This situation is becoming dire that Education Minister Anna Nghipondoka is now…
Kavango East Calls for Handover of Underutilised Green Schemes
By: Annakleta Haikera and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Kavango East regional leadership has asked the government to transfer the operational control of some of the green schemes in the region to the Regional Council in a bid to improve productivity. This…
Kavango East Villages Prone to Human-Wildlife Conflict Get Boreholes
By: Annakleta Haikera The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has completed the drilling of 21 boreholes in villages prone to crocodile attacks in the Kavango East regions. This initiative responds to the critical water situation, particularly in villages…
January Financial Strain: Cash Loans See Surge in Loan Applications
By: Justicia Shipena As the New Year unfolds and individuals set their resolutions for 2024, a familiar trend emerges – the Januworry rush to micro lenders, also known as cash loans. This annual phenomenon, marked by a surge in loan…
Treasury Bills Attracts More Than Double The Needed Funds
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In a recent Treasury Bills auction conducted by the Bank of Namibia, the government found itself flooded with investor interest, receiving N$2.8 billion in offers when it sought only N$1.3 billion. This oversubscription left an additional…
Human-Wildlife Conflict Mars Start of New Year
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has urged residents in human-wildlife conflict-prone areas in the Kavango East region to remain vigilant against potential wildlife attacks. This follows the fatal attack of two people by crocodiles early…
Old-Age Grant Poposed Increase Scrutinised
By: Justicia Shipena President Hage Geingob’s recent commitment to increasing the old-age grant has sparked scrutiny from various analysts, with concerns raised about its sustainability. The President, in his New Year’s speech for 2024, expressed his intention to…
The Power of the Mind in Corporate for 2024
By: Anton Westraadt Believe it or not, much of what we encounter within a corporate setup is influenced by our perspective. The initial thought we have sets the stage for how situations unfold. Leading a team requires keen attention to…