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Water Director Apologises for Inoperable Boreholes … Urges Community Involvement
By: Annakleta Haikera The director of rural Water Supply and Sanitation Coordination in the Kavango West region, Ricardo Sikongo, has expressed his regrets for the hardship faced by residents due to the non-functional boreholes in the area. In response…
The Impact Of Collective Contributions For Sustainable Development
By: Joachim Komeheke The concept of sustainable development has evolved over the past decades. These changes are rooted in the global community’s numerous environmental and social awareness achievements. Namibia is an excellent example of how far we have come…
Revisiting Namibia’s Values and Justice System
By: Michael Saddam Amushelelo Unity, Liberty, and Justice. These are the principles inscribed on the Coat of Arms of our beloved Namibia. As a “born-free” child, I was taught our National Anthem and the colors of our flag, but I…
End of The Road For Raw Material Exporters
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama During his address at the EU-Namibia Business Forum in Brussels, Belgium, President Hage G. Geingob declared an end to the era of exporting raw materials from Namibia. This significant policy change reflects the understanding that…
Boost your credit score understanding
By: Eddie King Imagine John, a 35-year-old professional. In his 20s, he juggled multiple credit cards, often reaching their limits and only managing minimum payments. By 30, he faced mounting interest, a declining credit score, and challenges securing a car…
Relentless Price Hikes Tightening Financial Hardships … average monthly costs for a single person in Namibia is estimated at N$8,385 (excluding rent)
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus A relentless surge in the prices of essential goods and services, both globally and domestically, has outstripped nominal wage and welfare payment increases, leading to a decline in real disposable incomes. These findings are detailed in a…
Repo Rate Expected to Remain Unchanged, Experts Predict
By: Justicia Shipena The Bank of Namibia (BoN) is expected to maintain the interest rate at its current level when it announces the repo rate today, following the lead by its South African counterpart. BoN’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) raised…
Namibia is Well Positioned to Benefit from China’s Belt and Road Initiative
By: Dwight links CHINESE ambassador Zhao Weiping says Namibia is well positioned to play a crucial role in his country’s Belt and Road Iniviative aimed at enhancing global economic cooperation. Weiping sees Namibia’s involvement as strategically important due to its…
Unconventional Thoughts: Political Squabbles Are Hindering Economic Progress
By: Kandjengoka Mkwaanyoka IN today’s Namibian political landscape, it’s evident that various local authorities are mired in political squabbles, suspensions, and delays in decision-making. Most of the squabbles we have witnessed are primarily based on political affiliation. Unfortunately, these squabbles…
The Erosion of Judicial Independence in Namibia
By: Michael Saddam Amushelelo The notion of a truly independent judiciary in Namibia appears to be crumbling, and I have witnessed it firsthand. When exactly it fell off the pedestal, I do not know, but like Humpty-Dumpty, it is broken….