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Climate Risks Pose Macro Threats to Households … IMF Managing Director Urges Urgent Action
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has issued a stern warning about the macro-level impacts of climate change, emphasising its global significance. In a keynote speech at the COP28 Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum…
The Evolving Landscape of Public Relations in Namibia
By: Ilke Platt Exploring the innovative shifts in Namibia’s business and financial sectors through a public relations lens is an intriguing journey. Much has evolved in narrating success stories, transitioning from traditional perspectives to contemporary trends. The ongoing digital…
Political Hibernation Must End in Namibia
By: Concerned Citizen While I acknowledge this may be somewhat of a generalisation, it appears that many Namibians place an excessive amount of trust in our leaders. The habit of emerging only once every five years to vote, then…
Hyphen Gets N$95 Million Funding For Green Hydrogen
By: Justicia Shipena Hyphen, the company piloting the development of green hydrogen in Namibia has secured funding amounting to about N$95 million to propel engineering, environmental, and socioeconomic development initiatives associated with its projects. This followed the finalisation of a…
Plastic Bricks Building Ignites Employment Optimism In Rundu
By: Annakleta Haikera The Kavango East region witnessed the unveiling of Namibia’s first-ever structure built entirely with bricks made from plastic, igniting optimism for employment and entrepreneurship in the area. Wapa-nawa, a recycling centre, designed and constructed the building, providing…
Shebeens and Casinos in Oshana to Operate During the Festive Season
By: Ludorf Iyambo Owners of shebeens and casinos in the Oshana region will be granted permission to operate during the forthcoming festive season, marking a departure from the tradition of prohibiting the sale of alcohol on Christmas. This was announced…
Fish, Vegetable, Milk, Egg Prices On The Rise
By: Staff Writer The affordability of fish keeps dwindling as last month’s figures have shown that the price for fish rose by 16.9% compared to the same month last year. The largest rise is observed in dried, smoked, or salted…
Namibia Readies Itself Amidst Rise in Respiratory Infections in China
By: Elizabeth Magongo Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula says his ministry in collaboration with other stakeholders is implementing a National Action Plan on Health Security. This will ensure the country’s preparedness to respond to health emergencies including the recent respiratory infection…
Governor Calls for United Effort Against Corruption
By: Victoria Shigwedha Zambezi regional governor Lawrence Sampofu has called on Namibians to intensify their collective effort to act against corruption as it perpetuates inequality and injustice. Sampofu said corruption, as a global phenomenon, has the potential to curtail the…
Unconventional Thoughts: Is Our Population Too Small? Is It Limiting Our Economic Aspirations?
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka In my contribution to the economic discourse, there’s one aspect that leaves me conflicted. And that is the suggestion to increase our population/market size by encouraging people to have more children. The question about the size of…