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Vehicle Sales Surge in January, Marking Eight-Year High
By: Hertha Ekandjo Vehicle sales in Namibia for the month of January have soared to their highest levels in eight years, signalling a robust start to the year for the automotive industry. According to the latest Vehicle Sale Report…
Ride-Hailing Giant Bolt to Onboard 200 Drivers in Namibia
Staff Writer Estonian ride-hailing behemoth, Bolt, has launched a pilot project service in Namibia, with plans to onboard over 200 drivers. The company has declared a commission-free period for the initial six months. This expansion is a strategic…
Unam-owned Company Secures N$65 Million Loan for Solar Project
Staff Writer Inceptus Holding, the business arm of the University of Namibia has successfully secured financing from the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) and Old Mutual Namibia for its N$65 million solar project at UNAM. Unam is partnering…
Omaalala FC Blessed Twice in a Month
By: Ludorf Iyambo A week following a generous donation of kits from Ondangwa Private Hospital, Omaalala FC has once again been fortunate, receiving N$ 5,739 worth of kits from Hoffmann’s Farm Implement in the Oshana region on Tuesday….
Opinion: Understanding the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) Beef Quota and Its Ramifications on the Namibian Beef Industry
By: Rosa Hamukuaja Thobias A noteworthy article in the Norwegian media published last month caught my attention as the country’s Minister of Agriculture undertook a review of African Meat quotas in their market. The Norwegian General System of…
Rural-Urban Youth Movement Can Be Curbed with Enhanced Services
By: Juliana Iikela Eenhana Mayor, Omri-onn Kavandje, asserts that the migration of youth from rural to urban areas can be stemmed by improving access to education institutions closer to home. Kavandje provided insights into the efforts of the Eenhana…
Northern Producers Eager to Supply Cattle to Abattoirs
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Producers situated north of the red line have demonstrated a keen interest in commercially marketing their cattle through auctions and direct sales at newly established abattoirs. This interest is reflected in the increase in cattle…
MPC Announcement: Unchanged Repo Rates or a Shift in Strategy?
By: Justicia Shipena Economists anticipate that the Bank of Namibia may opt to keep the repo rate unchanged rather than implementing a cut or increase in response to the slowing inflation. Currently, the repo rate stands at 7.75%,…
Opinion: How Spouses Can Manage Finances Together
By: Samuel Linyondi Research found that finances are one of the factors that can quickly become an issue in a relationship. In celebration of the month of love, couples can turn money matters into a positive experience by exploring…
NBL Sets Sights on 100% Renewable Energy by 2030
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) is making significant strides in enhancing its energy efficiency with the installation of over 75 energy metres. These metres enable real-time monitoring and targeted data analysis of electricity consumption, aligning with…