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NaCC Investigates Alleged Collusion Among Fishing Vessel Owners
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Namibia Competition Commission is investigating potential collusion among various vessel owners and operators in the Namibian fishing industry, focusing on allegations of fixing fishing quota usage fees, among other things. The Namibia Competition Commission received…
83% of People with Disabilities Don’t Have Formal Education
By: Annakleta Haikera Namibia continues to grapple with educational challenges faced by people living with disabilities, particularly in rural areas, where a staggering 83% lack formal education. This issue disproportionately affects young girls and women, with women comprising over…
Unconventional Thoughts: Students Launch “Diabetes Sugar Smart” Campaign
By: Staff Writer Public Relations students from the University of Science and Technology took their coursework to a practical level by launching the “Diabetes Sugar Smart” campaign in honour of World Diabetes Day. The initiative, which kicked off with…
The Uphill Battle to Promote Namibian Art and Cultural Heritage in Rural Areas
By: Kleopas Nghikefelwa In 2008, upon obtaining my Higher Diploma in Visual Arts from the University of Namibia, I committed myself to the development of art and cultural activities in Namibia. A cultural exchange program in Berlin, Germany, in…
Northern OMAs/Retailers Defying Beef Procurement Orders
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Government Offices, Ministries, Agencies, and private sectors north of the Veterinary Cordon Fence are disregarding directives to procure beef products from northern farmers. This defiance, according to a latest annual report by the Meat Corporation of Namibia,…
Civil Servants to Get 5% Salary Increment
By: Hertha Ekandjo Civil servants will receive a 5% salary increment among other benefits as from April next year. This is part of the recent agreement between the government and two trade unions representing government workers – the Namibia National…
Tax Policy Review Intensified … Double Taxation Agreements To Be Renegotiated
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Ministry of Finance says it has intensified its efforts to review Namibia’s tax regime with the aim of enhancing the country’s tax competitiveness. In this regard, the Ministry earlier this year established a Tax Policy Unit…
Cultivating Hope: Magdalena Jose’s Inspiring Journey into Agriculture
By: Annakleta Haikera Twenty-seven years old Magdalena Jose’s journey from university hopeful to budding agricultural entrepreneur is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, marked by mental health battles and the eventual discovery of solace in the fertile…
Shifeta Advocates for the Evaluation of Natural Capital
By: Hertha Ekandjo Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, says Namibia needs to start conducting an assessment of its natural capital to motivate investors to invest in the tourism sector. Shifeta says such an assessment would be crucial…
Unconventional Thoughts: Let’s Assess the Impact of the Procurement Act on Namibia’s Economic Landscape
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka The primary responsibility of any government is to determine how to allocate its resources, particularly within the framework of the National Budget. In Namibia, one of the methods we have chosen for this allocation is the Public…