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Opinion: How Spouses Can Manage Finances Together
By: Samuel Linyondi Research found that finances are one of the factors that can quickly become an issue in a relationship. In celebration of the month of love, couples can turn money matters into a positive experience by exploring…
NBL Sets Sights on 100% Renewable Energy by 2030
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) is making significant strides in enhancing its energy efficiency with the installation of over 75 energy metres. These metres enable real-time monitoring and targeted data analysis of electricity consumption, aligning with…
Ministries Urged to Expedite Pending Programs
By: Hertha Ekandjo President Nangolo Mbumba has called upon ministries responsible for key sectors such as agriculture, mining, fisheries, tourism, oil and gas, and green energy to expedite the implementation of pending programs. This push aims to accelerate…
Accommodation Services Lead in Employment Growth
By: Hertha Ekandjo The latest Tourism Satellite Account Report of 2022 sheds light on the employment landscape within Namibia’s tourism sector, indicating a significant role played by accommodation services in job creation. According to the report, accommodation services…
With 44 Days Left, Over Half a Million MTC SIM Cards Remain Unregistered
By: Ludorf Iyambo A recent update on SIM card registration from Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) reveals that out of the 1.9 million prepaid SIM card customers, only 1.3 million SIM cards have been registered thus far. This leaves 34% of…
Being a Conservationist and Environmentally-Conscious Economist
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka Every evening, I wrestle with the urge to grab a broom and swat away the spider dangling from my room’s ceiling. It’s a struggle born of fear; fear of spiders and other bugs that have…
Opinion: Bank of Namibia expected to cut repo rate by 25bps as inflation cools
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama The Bank of Namibia is expected to cut its Repo Rate by 0.25 basis points today, which would bring its key lending rate to 7.50% and the prime rate to 11.25%. This means, Namibia…
Oshikoto to Spend N$1.7 Million on Construction of Rural Toilets
By: Loise Shiimi The Oshikoto Regional Council has allocated N$1.7 million towards the procurement of construction materials for the development of 100 toilets across its ten constituencies for the fiscal year 2023/2024 as part of its rural sanitation…
Mining Commissioner Calls for Unhindered Fossil Fuel Use for Development
By: Justicia Shipena Mining Commissioner Isabella Chirchir has reiterated that developing countries should be allowed the autonomy to utilise fossil fuels for their developmental needs, without interference from developed nations. Chirchir delivered these statements at the Africa Mining Indaba…
Poverty Forces Windhoek Residents to Scavenge Dumping Sites for Livelihood
By: Loise Shiimi Individuals facing economic vulnerability in the Khomas region are resorting to collecting reusable items from dumping sites in Okuryangava to sell to scrap yards and other outlets. They attribute this necessity to the high unemployment…