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Cashing in to Help Your Business Survive: The Importance of Cash flow Management
By: Tomas Koneka Iindji Every successful entrepreneur understands that cash flow is the lifeblood of their business, and that without it, the business will not survive. In the current economic environment, effective cash flow management is crucial for any business…
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…
Ndaitwah Calls for More Investments into Research
By: Justicia Shipena Presidential hopeful and Swapo’s second in command Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah wants the government to start investing into research to maximise its potential economic benefits from various projects including green hydrogen, and recent oil and gas discoveries. She said…
Work on Nkurenkuru – Nepara road begins
By: Annakleta Haikera Construction work on the road that links Nkurenkuru to Nepara in the Kavango West region kicked-off this week. The road project valued at about N$30 million is intended to play a vital role in the region by…
Germany to Provide Apprenticeship for Namibian Youth
By: Hertha Ekandjo The German Goethe-Institut Namibia, in collaboration with the Namibia Investment and Promotion Board (NIPDB), has launched an apprenticeship program meant to enhance the employability of Namibian youth. The initiative launched this month aims to provide Namibian youth…
Is Manufacturing Still the Key to African Prosperity?
By: Dwight Links Africa’s journey toward development and growth is taking an unconventional turn, deviating from the traditional path of transitioning from agriculture to manufacturing. A recent report by the Center for Global Development (CGD), a think tank based in…
Ongula Training Graduates 30 Tour Guides
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Thirty tour guides from the Erongo and Kunene regions were awarded certificates after successfully completing on-the-job apprenticeships at the Sesfontein Constituency’s Hobatare resort. The ceremony, held on Friday last week, saw 16 tourist guides from the Ombonde…
Hydrogen Can Fulfil Its Potential, Says IEA
By: Dwight Links Hydrogen has the potential to live up to its promise as a low-emission fuel, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). In its latest Global Hydrogen Review 2023 report, the IEA acknowledges that low-emission hydrogen production could…
Amendments to Consider Full Maternity Pay
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Minister of Labour, Utoni Nujoma has said proposals to extend maternity leave from 12 weeks to 20 weeks with full salaries can only be considered when the Labour Act is amended. Nujoma confirmed that the Labour Act…
Oshikoto Death Attributed To Water Scarcity … region scrambles to provide emergency relief
By: Loise Shiimi and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Following the death of a resident due to water scarcity, the Oshikoto Regional Council says it has set aside about N$635 000 for rural development programs, with a focus on constructing short water pipelines….