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Nearly a Billion Spent on Vegetable Oil Imports …farmers Encouraged to Invest in Local Production
Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia faces a significant shortfall in domestic vegetable oil production, leading to heavy reliance on imports to meet its domestic demand. According to data from a Market Intelligence analysis conducted by the Namibia Agronomic Board, imports of…
The Plight of the Destitute: Buy this Wooden Craft or Donate Cash
Mathias Hangala For months, a group of Angolan citizens has been residing near Kuryangava’s Stop ‘n Shop market area, sending their youngest members onto the streets of Windhoek to sell wooden crafts and household products, as well as to…
Kavango Regions Report Highest Pangolin Poaching Cases
Annakleta Haikera The two Kavango regions in Namibia recorded the highest number of pangolin poaching cases last year, underscoring the persistent threat facing these endangered creatures. In 2023, Kavango West recorded six cases of pangolin poaching, while Kavango…
Cost and Rural Distance Call for Accessible Sanitary Pads
Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Despite the government’s decision to eliminate the value-added tax on sanitary pads, with the exception of tampons, many girls living in rural areas and those from low-income households still find it difficult to access these basic necessities….
EIF and NASRIA Forge Collaboration on Climate-Related Insurance Products
Justicia Shipena The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) and Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association Limited (NASRIA) formalised their partnership through a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC). This collaborative effort is poised to drive the development and accessibility of insurance…
Keetmanshoop, MTC Ink Smart Partnership
Staff writer The Municipality of Keetmanshoop and the Mobile Telecommunication Company (MTC) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which will see the two parties provide digital service solutions to the town’s populace. The agreement was prompted by the…
The Modern Teacher Needs To Keep Learning
Anna Filipe In my quest to refine my teaching methods, I once attempted to record a snippet of a lesson for my AS learners using my phone, and I must confess, it was no easy feat due to the…
Life After Incarceration: Breaking the Chains of Reintegration Struggles
By: Loise Shiimi For individuals with criminal records, the journey to securing employment and achieving financial stability post-incarceration can feel like navigating through another prison. Recognising these challenges, the Second Chance Foundation, a non-profit organisation, has dedicated itself…
Namibia’s Fixed Currency Presents Challenges in Tackling Inflation
By: Justicia Shipena Governor of the Bank of Namibia (BoN), Johannes !Gawaxab, says the limited flexibility of Namibia’s fixed currency, which is tied to the South African Rand, in combating inflation. Namibia recorded an annual inflation rate of…
Namcor Opens Police Case into Alleged Fuel Theft
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s National Petroleum Corporation (Namcor) has opened a theft case regarding the alleged theft of fuel estimated at a value of N$1 million. Namcor revealed this in a media statement issued on Wednesday, in which…