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OMAs Told to Accelerate President’s Directives
Photo: Hee-Dee Walenga By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Offices, Ministries and Agencies (OMAs) of government have been directed to accelerate the implementation of Presidential Directives by the National Planning Commission. The directives emanated from various committees that were formed as a…
Digital Infrastructure Investment A Path to New Opportunities
Photo: Contributed By: Peneyambeko Jonas Namibia must invest in digital infrastructure, affordable internet access and technology skills to create employment opportunities, support business growth and reduce poverty, speakers said at a gathering of technology and industry stakeholders in Ongwediva….
Haib Copper Project Investment Decisions to Come Next Year
Photo: Contributed By: Nghiinomewa-vali Hangala The developer of the Haib Copper Mine in southern Namibia has reported that the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) to guide the development of the copper mine will be completed by next year. Koryx Copper,…
Daureni Hub to Enable Vulnerable Families to Grow Their Own Food
Photo: Annakleta Haikera By: Annakleta Haikera A N$1 million horticulture production hub is set to strengthen climate-resilient food production and improve livelihoods for vulnerable communities at Daureni in the Mankumpi Constituency of the Kavango West Region. The site for…
N$15 billion+ Bill for Private Healthcare …to Fewer than 230,000 Beneficiaries in 3 Years
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala From 2023 to 2025, private medical aid holders have contributed around N$18 billion. Out of this, N$15.6 billion was spent on private healthcare claims. This is, however, to benefit fewer than 230,000 beneficiaries, less than 10%…
Local and European Films Fuse for Upcoming Film Festival
Photo: Contributed By: Dwight Links Namibian short films and features films from select European nations will be screened at the upcoming EU Film Festival. Featuring ten productions from each side, the festival will run from 20 October to 19…
Skills Beyond Qualifications to Be Recognised
Photo: Contributed By; Annakleta Haikera The proposed National Policy on Micro-Credentials seeks to recognise skills acquired outside traditional qualifications. The Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA), in partnership with the German development agency GIZ, revealed this week during a consultation workshop…
AI Tools Reshaping Business Operations and Education
Photo: Contributed By: Peneyambeko Jonas Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how businesses design marketing materials and how educational institutions manage students, with local developers and technology professionals highlighting its potential to save time and improve efficiency. Speaking to Eagle…
Education is not a Competition, it is a Defence Against Illiteracy
Photo: Contributed By: Noah Jonas As graduation ceremonies continue across Namibia, the country celebrates academic achievements and the dedication of graduates. However, an important question remains: Are we producing graduates who meet our socio-economic needs, or are we…
Implementation is a Problematic Phase in the National Budget Process
Photo: Contributed By: Dwight Links Within the Namibian four-part budget system, the problematic aspect is the implementation phase. The Minister of Finance, Ericah Shafudah, revealed this during a meeting with civil society this past week, as part of an…