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The Power of the Mind in Corporate for 2024
By: Anton Westraadt Believe it or not, much of what we encounter within a corporate setup is influenced by our perspective. The initial thought we have sets the stage for how situations unfold. Leading a team requires keen attention to…
Remembering Doctor Selma ‘Gwanandjokwe’ Rainio
By: Kleopas Nghikefelwa As we gear up for the Christmas holiday, let me share a brief story about the pioneering journey of the first medical doctor to grace the Namibian medical field. On December 14, 1908, Dr. Selma Rainio arrived…
Geingob Calls for Financial Discipline in the Military
By: Justicia Shipena President Hage Geingob has called upon the Namibian Defence Force to exercise financial prudence by prioritising operations and projects within the constraints of its allocated budget. He emphasised the importance of achieving more with fewer resources and…
Africa’s Renewable Energy Capacity Expected to Reach 290 GW by 2035
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Africa’s renewable capacity is predicted to reach a modest 24 GW by 2023, primarily propelled by onshore wind and solar capacity. However, a substantial increase is anticipated around 2026, with onshore wind, solar, and hydrogen capacity leading…
Chevron Donates N$6.6 Million Towards Food Security and Drought Relief Projects
By: Hertha Ekandjo Multinational energy corporation Chevron has donated N$5.6 million to projects supporting food security in Namibia, along with an additional N$1 million for emergency drought relief targeting vulnerable women and children. Chevron’s donation will be handled through the…
206 Kunene Police Officers Elevated to Higher Ranks
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Over 200 Namibian Police Force personnel in the Kunene Region were promoted to higher positions, in an effort to boost morale and promote work ethics in the Police Force. At the ceremony held last week, NamPol’s Kuenene…
Project Management Is A Critical Role
By: Page Kashikuka The environment in which we live is created, enhanced, and maintained by civil engineers. Roads, trains, airports, bridges, harbours, dams, irrigation projects, power plants, and sewage systems are just a few examples of the infrastructure and building…
Starving Oxen, Donkeys Stresses Northern Communal Farmers
By: Loise Shiimi Crop farmers in the Northern Communal Areas (NCA) and specifically in regions such as Oshikoto, Oshana, Omusati and Ohangwena are battling various challenges as they kick off their ploughing season following good rainfall. While the precipitation…
MTC Faces Earnings Margin Decline Amid Economic Challenges
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia’s largest mobile operator, MTC, has reported a decline in its earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) margin, primarily attributing it to economic hardships impacting disposable income and increased costs of sales. The EBITDA…
Unam Law Students Blame Lecturer for 95% JTC Failure
By: Ludorf Iyambo Law students at the University of Namibia’s (Unam) Justice Training Centre have accused their lecturers of intentionally failing them. The students voiced their grievances against lecturers, holding them accountable for a staggering 95% failure rate in…