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Remembering Doctor Selma ‘Gwanandjokwe’ Rainio
By: Kleopas Nghikefelwa As we gear up for the Christmas holiday, let me share a brief story about the pioneering journey of the first medical doctor to grace the Namibian medical field. On December 14, 1908, Dr. Selma Rainio arrived…
Project Management Is A Critical Role
By: Page Kashikuka The environment in which we live is created, enhanced, and maintained by civil engineers. Roads, trains, airports, bridges, harbours, dams, irrigation projects, power plants, and sewage systems are just a few examples of the infrastructure and building…
MTC Faces Earnings Margin Decline Amid Economic Challenges
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia’s largest mobile operator, MTC, has reported a decline in its earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) margin, primarily attributing it to economic hardships impacting disposable income and increased costs of sales. The EBITDA…
Unam Law Students Blame Lecturer for 95% JTC Failure
By: Ludorf Iyambo Law students at the University of Namibia’s (Unam) Justice Training Centre have accused their lecturers of intentionally failing them. The students voiced their grievances against lecturers, holding them accountable for a staggering 95% failure rate in…
Water Tariff Relief for Okahandja Informal Residents
By: Hertha Ekandjo Residents of Okahandja’s informal settlements can anticipate a 30% reduction in their water tariffs if a N$4 million deal to supplement water supply at the town sees light of day. The deal between the municipality and…
Youth Urged to Harness the Power of Native Fruits and Vegetables
By: Annakleta Haikera Esther Haita, a 30-year-old entrepreneur specialising in indigenous fruits and vegetables from Mayara village in Kavango West, is urging young people to tap into the potential of local produce to bolster regional products. Haita, a…
Climate Risks Pose Macro Threats to Households … IMF Managing Director Urges Urgent Action
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has issued a stern warning about the macro-level impacts of climate change, emphasising its global significance. In a keynote speech at the COP28 Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum…
The Evolving Landscape of Public Relations in Namibia
By: Ilke Platt Exploring the innovative shifts in Namibia’s business and financial sectors through a public relations lens is an intriguing journey. Much has evolved in narrating success stories, transitioning from traditional perspectives to contemporary trends. The ongoing digital…
Political Hibernation Must End in Namibia
By: Concerned Citizen While I acknowledge this may be somewhat of a generalisation, it appears that many Namibians place an excessive amount of trust in our leaders. The habit of emerging only once every five years to vote, then…
Hyphen Gets N$95 Million Funding For Green Hydrogen
By: Justicia Shipena Hyphen, the company piloting the development of green hydrogen in Namibia has secured funding amounting to about N$95 million to propel engineering, environmental, and socioeconomic development initiatives associated with its projects. This followed the finalisation of a…