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We Must Be Selective and Intentional About Foreign Investments…and let us not exchange our natural resources for employment and taxes
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka Do Namibians really gain any tangible benefits from relinquishing ownership of our natural resources and other properties to so-called foreign investors? Or are we trading our natural resources for jobs and meagre taxes? These questions have…
Too Early to Predict Value of Nam Oil Discoveries – Economist
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia is yet to determine the cumulative volume of oil it will produce, despite announcing three major discoveries in recent years. Economist Abednego Katuushii Ekandjo who works for the Ministry of Mines and Energy explained…
Namibia Urged to Uphold Ethical Standards in International Relations
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia has been urged to uphold consistent ethical and moral values in its international relations endeavours to avoid unintended consequences. This advice comes as Namibia declares its support for South Africa’s genocide lawsuit against Israel, which…
Tough Competition Over Watermelon Trading…Street Vendors Advocate for Formal Market
By: Juliana Iikela and Hertha Ekandjo The watermelon harvesting seasons offer opportunities for numerous traders to distribute watermelons across the country and earn an income. However, street vendors and other informal traders struggle as they face competition from…
Khomas Consumers Pay More for Sunflower Oil
By: Justicia Shipena Consumers in the Khomas region paid the highest to acquire pure sunflower oil in December due to a surge in the prices of this essential commodity. This is according to data contained in the recently released…
TotalEnergies to Acquire Stake Worth N$1,8 Billion in Namibia’s Oil & Gas Sector
By: Staff Writer TotalEnergies is poised to increase its stake in Namibia’s oil and gas sector with a notable deal worth N$1.8 billion. The company is set to acquire a 45.25% interest in block 2913B, home to the…
Local Farmer Contributing Towards Food Security Efforts
By: Dolly Menas Theresia Ihemba, a poultry farmer, is determined to demonstrate that the mission to tackle poverty and food security issues does not only unfold on a national scale but commences with the resources one already possesses….
Govt’s Online Job Portal Down for a Month… Over 5,000 Job Seekers in Limbo
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus and Loise Shiimi The Namibia Integrated Employment Information System (NIEIS) has been offline for a month, causing distress for approximately 5,000 job seekers that flock to the site quarterly. The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations,…
Kavango East Pupils Shine in National Exam Results
By: Annakleta Haikera Pupils from the Kavango East region dominated the top 20 best performers in the 2023 Grade 11 and 12 national examination results released this week. Twelve of the pupils who made the list were enrolled at…
BoN Joins Global Coalition to Promote Climate Sustainable Economic Growth
By: Justicia Shipena The Bank of Namibia yesterday announced that it has been accepted into a coalition of central banks dedicated to promoting climate and environmental risk management in the financial industry. Governor Johannes !Gawaxab says the acceptance of…