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The Construction Sector Outlook Remains Bleak
By:Hertha Ekandjo The construction sector remains bleak, with poor approval and completion results for the year thus far compared to the same period during the pandemic year 2020. According to Simonis Storm Securities (SSS), this has made it likely for…
Cancer Association Faces Data Delays
By:Eva-Rakel Johannes The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has extended an invitation to stakeholders interested in local cancer data in order to give accurate insights into Namibia’s cancer landscape. However, technological difficulties have caused unanticipated delays in the formal publishing…
N$343 Million Karibib-Usakos Chinese Tender Pushes Forward, Amid Backlash …sector calls for project cancellation, re-advertising
By:Justicia Shipena The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) is enraged that the Karibib-Usakos road rehabilitation project is proceeding. This follows the announcement by the Roads Authority (RA) that it has chosen contractors and subcontractors for the reconstruction of the road in…
Oil & Gas Discoveries Not Automatic Economic Panacea- Alweendo
By:Justicia Shipena Mines Minister Tom Alweendo, has stressed that recent oil and gas discoveries are not an automatic solution to Namibia’s socio-economic challenges. Alweendo was addressing nearly 700 delegates from 16 nations at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek, at the…
1.2ml Carat, 45 541 Tonnes Of Gold, Uranium Extracted In 2023
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In first six months of 2023, the country’s extractive industry has managed to excavate 1.2 million carats of diamonds, and 45,541 tonnes of gold, uranium, and zinc. This is according to the mining sectoral reportproduced by the Namibia…
Opinion: Cultural Transmutation: Startling Youth Trends in Foreign Artistic & Cultural Adaptation
By: Sarah Anghuwo “The Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness.”- Marcus Garvey As a youth, we adhere to the principle that capable leaders are chosen by the people, for…
Youthquake 2023 Encourages Digital Literacy
By:Josefina Lukas Chief Executive Officer of the National Commission of Research Science and Technology (NCRST) Professor Anicia Peters says that digital literacy in Namibia remains a concern amidst growing career opportunities in Artificial Intelligence (AI). She was speaking on Saturday…
McHenry Venaani Raises Rural SMEs Concerns
By:Annakleta Haikera Official opposition leader Mchenry Venaani has raised concerns about the lack of support and access to funding and resources for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the rural areas of the country. Venaani said SMEs play a crucial…
Vehicles Sales Demand Strongest Since 2018
By:Staff writer June saw 584 more vehicles sold than during the same month last year, representing an 86.4% year-on-year increase in vehicle sales. For 2023 thus far, 7,700 vehicles have been sold, of which 3,797 were passenger vehicles, 3,451 were…
Namibia’s Tourism Arrivals Up By 98.1%
By:Justicia Shipena Namibia had a record-breaking surge in foreign visitor arrivals of 98.1% in 2022. Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Pohamba Shieft a released the yearly tourist statistical report for 2022 on Tuesday afternoon. “I am delighted to report…