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75% of Business Robberies Linked to Insiders … Inspector General Calls for Vigilance
By: Ludorf Iyambo A staggering 75% of reported business robberies in Namibia involve insiders where individuals collaborate with thieves. This is according to Inspector General of the Namibia Police Force Joseph Shikongo who warned businesses to be vigilant and…
Trade Minister Urges Local Businesses to Collaborate
By: Dolly Menas Minister of Trade and Industrialisation, Lucia Iipumbu, says Namibians should start working together by forming joint ventures to be able to compete in various sectors of the economy as opposed to complaining about foreign…
High School Exam Results to Decide Fate of 85,143 Pupils
By: Justicia Shipena As Namibian pupils and parents stand on the edge of suspense, awaiting the results of the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary and Advanced Subsidiary Levels (NSSCO and NSSCAS) national examinations, expectations and concerns linger. The…
Namibians Warned Against Over-reliance on Self-Medication
By: Mathias Hangala Namibians have been advised to exercise caution in self-medication, as it may mask underlying health issues that require professional attention. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), self-medication is the selection and use…
Opinion: Gratitude Goes a Long Way
By: Ndahafa Juju In Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, ingratitude is defined as the forgetfulness of or poor return for kindness received. As we bid farewell to the festive season, a time when loved ones and family gather, we now find ourselves…
Beyond Wilderness: A Critical Evaluation of Namibia’s Tourism Landscape
By: Sarah Anghuwo Traveling is not only about seeing new places, but also about feeling new emotions. Art is the best way to express them. As we step into 2024, it becomes imperative to critically examine…
Oversupply of Lower Primary Teachers A Cause for Concern …high school graduates are advised to desist from majoring in teaching
By: Loise Shiimi and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture is grappling with an oversupply of lower primary teachers, and cannot find jobs for them. This situation is becoming dire that Education Minister Anna Nghipondoka is now…
Kavango East Calls for Handover of Underutilised Green Schemes
By: Annakleta Haikera and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Kavango East regional leadership has asked the government to transfer the operational control of some of the green schemes in the region to the Regional Council in a bid to improve productivity. This…
Kavango East Villages Prone to Human-Wildlife Conflict Get Boreholes
By: Annakleta Haikera The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has completed the drilling of 21 boreholes in villages prone to crocodile attacks in the Kavango East regions. This initiative responds to the critical water situation, particularly in villages…
January Financial Strain: Cash Loans See Surge in Loan Applications
By: Justicia Shipena As the New Year unfolds and individuals set their resolutions for 2024, a familiar trend emerges – the Januworry rush to micro lenders, also known as cash loans. This annual phenomenon, marked by a surge in loan…