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Plastic Bricks Building Ignites Employment Optimism In Rundu
By: Annakleta Haikera The Kavango East region witnessed the unveiling of Namibia’s first-ever structure built entirely with bricks made from plastic, igniting optimism for employment and entrepreneurship in the area. Wapa-nawa, a recycling centre, designed and constructed the building, providing…
Shebeens and Casinos in Oshana to Operate During the Festive Season
By: Ludorf Iyambo Owners of shebeens and casinos in the Oshana region will be granted permission to operate during the forthcoming festive season, marking a departure from the tradition of prohibiting the sale of alcohol on Christmas. This was announced…
Fish, Vegetable, Milk, Egg Prices On The Rise
By: Staff Writer The affordability of fish keeps dwindling as last month’s figures have shown that the price for fish rose by 16.9% compared to the same month last year. The largest rise is observed in dried, smoked, or salted…
Namibia Readies Itself Amidst Rise in Respiratory Infections in China
By: Elizabeth Magongo Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula says his ministry in collaboration with other stakeholders is implementing a National Action Plan on Health Security. This will ensure the country’s preparedness to respond to health emergencies including the recent respiratory infection…
Governor Calls for United Effort Against Corruption
By: Victoria Shigwedha Zambezi regional governor Lawrence Sampofu has called on Namibians to intensify their collective effort to act against corruption as it perpetuates inequality and injustice. Sampofu said corruption, as a global phenomenon, has the potential to curtail the…
Unconventional Thoughts: Is Our Population Too Small? Is It Limiting Our Economic Aspirations?
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka In my contribution to the economic discourse, there’s one aspect that leaves me conflicted. And that is the suggestion to increase our population/market size by encouraging people to have more children. The question about the size of…
Medical Aid Funds Face Operating Losses
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia’s medical aid funding industry is facing significant financial strains attributed to operational losses recorded by many medical aid funds, causing industry concerns. The cumulative reserve levels of all medical aid funds is also a cause for…
Angola, Nigeria Resist Oil Production Cut Plans
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Angola and Nigeria have expressed their intent to defy the directives by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and Allies (OPEC+) urging member states to reduce oil production in an attempt to stabilise the market. The…
Decline in Local Travels Irks Hospitality Association
By: Justicia Shipena The Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) has reported a decline in local travel for the current year, indicating a departure from the trend observed in 2019. Gitta Paetzold, the organisation’s CEO, expressed concern over the relatively low…
Shift In Investments Focus To Impact Fuel Prices
By: Justicia Shipena The declining trend of investments into oil and gas attributed to the global emphasis on reducing carbon emissions and protecting the environment is one the factors influencing oil prices hikes. This is according to Petroleum Economist…