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Food Annual Inflation Sees Slowdown
By: Staff Writer Namibia experienced a notable slowdown in the annual inflation rate for food and nonalcoholic beverages inJanuary 2024 compared to the same period last year. The Namibia Statistics Agency in a recent report reveals that the slowdown…
Bank Donates Toiletries, Stationeries to Vulnerable School Students
By: Joseph Jeremia The Baumgartsbrum Farm School and Rocky Crest High School in Windhoek have both been gifted with generous donations consisting of stationeries and toiletries to assist pupils with their educational needs. The donations were made by…
Omaalala FC Receives New Kits to Boost Morale
By: Ludorf Iyambo Omaalala Football Club, competing in Namibia’s Third Division, has recently been gifted a new kit valued at N$7,679 by Ondangwa Private Hospital. The gesture aims to uplift the team’s spirits as they strive to ascend…
Unconventional Thoughts: Ombike, the Neglected Village Commodity
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka There have been two occasions when I have gotten drunk. Surprisingly, it wasn’t from beer, whiskey, or wine, but from ombike. Specifically, ombike yeendunga, the traditional gin made predominantly from palm fruit among others. My…
Govt’s Bid to Secure N$10.6 Billion Nears Finish Line
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Investors in 2023 were presented with a N$10.65 billion opportunity when the government announced plans to address the 2023/24 national budget deficit. With just two months remaining in the financial year, the government is seeking…
Rent Control Bill to be Delayed for Another Year
By: Hertha Ekandjo The much-anticipated Rent Control Bill will not be among the 15 bills slated to be tabled in parliament during the upcoming session. Justice minister Yvonne Dausab confirmed this in a recent statement. In her statement,…
Will Geingob’s Old-Age Grant Desire Come to Fruition
By: Justicia Shipena One of Geingob’s final commitments to the Namibian nation was to raise the old age grant, marking significant increments during his tenure, from N$600 in 2016 to the current N$1,400. However, following his passing, doubts…
Side Hustles: A Necessity for Survival in Namibia
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus As the cost of living continues to rise and the number of dependents increases, many individuals find themselves overwhelmed by expenses and seeking additional sources of income. From young graduates to seasoned workers, side hustles…
Namibia Faces Bright Economic Prospects – Mbumba
By: Hertha Ekandjo President Nangolo Mbumba has expressed optimism about Namibia’s socio-economic development, stating that the country is poised for bright economic prospects. However, he emphasised that there is still much work to be done, urging parliamentarians to…
Capricorn Group Donates to Visually and Hearing Impaired Schools
By: Joseph Jeremia In a heartfelt display of community support, employees of Capricorn Group dedicated a day to giving back to society by assisting the School for the Visually Impaired and the School for the Hearing Impaired….