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Sand and Gravel Miners in Kavango Disregard the Environment
By: Annakleta Haikera and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Sand and gravel gravel miners in Kavango East are said to be mining with no regard for the environment, leading to the uprooting of trees, and disturbance of river biodiversity. This is…
Address Local Issues with Local Solutions and Sourcing – PM
By: Loise Shiimi Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has announced a directive exempting public entities from specific procurement procedures when acquiring furniture. This measure aims to reduce bureaucracy, expedite service delivery, and prioritise local suppliers. Various government…
SA’s Western Diplomatic Rows Could Affect Namibia
By: David Shoombe While South Africa has positioned itself as the most industrialised and diversified economy in Africa, with an estimated nominal GDP between $400 to $443 billion, its ailing diplomatic ties with Western powers could negatively…
World Bank Shares Guide on Tackling Unemployment
By: Mathias Hangala A recent World Bank report introduces a new publication providing policymakers with a practical guide for diagnosing labour market challenges and solutions perceived to address unemployment shortcomings. The report read that governments around the…
Progress Made on Namib Mills Labour Standoff
Following the ongoing industrial strike at Namib Mills, the Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Fillemon Immanuel, facilitated a meeting between Namib Mills and the Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (NARETU). At the meeting, the parties managed…
Fuel Retailers’ Margin Increased
The Ministry of Mines and Energy announced last week that it has resolved to increase fuel dealers’ margin by 14 cents as of February 2026. This means fuelling stations will now earn 236 cents per litre of fuel…
EAN Calls for Clarity on Various NIPB Sections
Commenting on the Draft of the Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill, the Economic Association of Namibia (EAN) has asked for the government to clarify various sections of the bill. One of the sections being Section 3, which, according…
Beyond the Glitz: The New Era of Corporate Communication in Namibia
By: Julie N Hauwanga If you asked a university student in Windhoek a few years ago what they expected from a career in Public Relations (PR), they might have described a life of launch parties, networking over bubbly at…
IUM: The Leading Private University in Namibia
By: Stephanus Pombili – Independent Researcher The International University of Management (IUM) has firmly positioned itself as Namibia’s leading private university, playing a transformative role in the country’s higher education landscape. Through its strategic alignment with government-funded free education…
Principles to Consider When Venturing into Farming
By: Hanks Saisai – Technical Advisor: Crops & Poultry A new year brings fresh opportunities for growth, learning and positive change. A hope many aspiring agripreneurs carry with them into the new year. Many will venture into farming…