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Opinion: Navigating the Challenges in Namibian Aviation
By: Captain Nelson Tuhafeni Kalangula Aviation has dominated headlines in 2023, sparking debates, particularly on issues of racial discrimination. Disparities in opportunities, salary gaps, mentoring, and training have been notable points of contention. However, as we step into…
IUM Reaches New Heights, Says Namwandi
By: Staff Writer Founder and chairperson of the governing council of the International University of Management (IUM), Dr. David Namwandi, says that the institution has achieved unprecedented milestones in terms of its programs and student intakes. Speaking at…
TotalEnergies Acquires New Exploration Licence for a Block in the Orange Basin
By: Staff Writer French energy giant, TotalEnergies and state-owned QatarEnergy, have secured participating interests in Block 3B/4B offshore South Africa, bolstering their footprint in the region. In anticipation of offshore exploration endeavours within this block, TotalEnergies and its…
Can a Syllabus’ Interpretation Be a Factor in Poor Performance at AS Level?
Anna Filipe The national results for the Advanced Subsidiary Level have been less than satisfactory. While there are numerous potential reasons for this, in this piece, I will explore the possibility that varying interpretations of subject content within prescribed…
Opinion: Spotlighting Employment Opportunities in the Agricultural Sector
By: Josef KefasSheehama Namibia urgently needs to revitalise its agricultural production systems and address the looming challenges posed by climate change and uncertainty. Agriculture continues to serve as the cornerstone for sustained economic growth, promising to provide quality…
Namibia’s Imports Surge by N$3 Billion
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia’s imports surged by N$3 billion, widening the country’s trade deficit by N$1 billion between December 2023 and January 2024, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). The trade gap expanded after Namibia exported goods…
Angola’s Karam Seeks N$1 Billion Investment in Namibia … promises 350 job opportunities
By: Staff writer Karam, a diversified company with steel, nails, and pipes operations in Luanda and other regions of Angola, has expressed keen interest in investing in Namibia with a proposed investment totaling N$1 billion. The investment proposal…
Namibia to Mirror Angola’s Oil & Gas Industry Approach
By: Staff Writer President Nangolo Mbumba says Namibia will adopt Angola’s model for oil and gas development. Mbumba made this declaration at the conclusion of his one-day official visit to Angola on Tuesday. The visit culminated in a…
Namibia’s Banana Planting Trial Project Underway
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB), in collaboration with AvaGro, has initiated the first banana planting field trial project in the Singalamwe area, located in the Zambezi production zone. The trials commenced at the end of…
Beyond Sanctions: Zimbabwe Urged to Address Governance Issues to Rebuild Its Economy
By: Justicia Shipena Zimbabwe has been urged to tackle its governance challenges as a crucial step towards revitalising its economy and fostering trade relations with Southern African Development Community (SADC) nations, including Namibia and others. International Relations Analysts,…