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Bond Between Namibia and South Africa Unbreakable – Ramaphosa
By: Justicia Shipena South African President Cyril Ramaphosa reassured the enduring strength of the ties between Namibia and his country despite the recent passing of President Hage Geingob. Ramaphosa was in Namibia on Saturday to pay his respect…
Cultivating Change: The Journey of Young Farmers in Namibia
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus A new generation of farmers is emerging in Namibia, driven by a passion for agriculture and a commitment to sustainable food production. Among them is Hileni Ataleni, a trailblazer who found her calling in farming…
Medical Association Concerned Over Namaf Tariff Adjustments
By: Justicia Shipena The Medical Association of Namibia has expressed concerns over the lack of consultation regarding tariff adjustments by the Namibian Association of Medical Aid Funders (Namaf), highlighting potential ramifications for members. Dr. David Weber, chairperson of…
Economists Predict Changes in Energy and Agriculture Markets
By: Justicia Shipena Economic analysts at Simonis Storm Securities (SSS) anticipate that 2024 will be a pivotal year for commodities, characterised by a significant shift towards deflation, notably in the energy and agricultural sectors. The economic outlook report by…
Katuka Mentorship Programme Launches 2024 Women in Business Training Sessions
By: Dolly Menas The Katuka Mentorship Programme inaugurated its 2024 training session, promising to impart skills from young female entrepreneurs to eager participants. Hayley Allen, Head of Strategic Communication at Bank Windhoek, emphasised the program’s role as a bridge…
Opinion: Political Reverence Will Be the End of Us
Concerned Citizen I am not particularly fond of soccer; at least my enthusiasm for the sport pales in comparison to that of most of my friends. What I find intriguing is how, during a football match, my friends…
Opinion: We Urgently Need Financially Literate Youth
By: Joseph Jeremia While Namibia boasts a decent number of literate youths proficient in reading and writing, there is a glaring gap when it comes to financial literacy among our young population. But what does it mean to…
Namibia and Angola Initiate Talks to Address ‘Abandoned’ Children Situation
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia and Angola have initiated talks in a concerted effort to address the pressing issue of children reportedly abandoned on Namibian streets. There has been a noticeable increase in the presence of children on Namibian…
Madison Metals Confirms Discovery of High Grade Uranium
By: Staff Writer Upstream uranium mining company Madison Metals has made a significant breakthrough with the discovery of high-grade uranium mineralisation at its Khan project in Madison West, located in the Erongo region. The findings, including a surface sample showing…
Namibia Made Over N$14.8 Billion From Tourists in 2022
By: Hertha Ekandjo In 2022, Namibia’s tourism sector played a pivotal role in the country’s economy, with tourists bringing in approximately N$14.8 billion from a total of 527,610 inbound visitors. A majority of these visitors, exceeding 421,000, were…