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Opinion: Unfulfilled Promises Of Freedom
By: Modestus Kasoma My generation has a unique name widely referred to as the “born-free” generation. They were the first generation born free of colonialism, racism and apartheid. In theory, they have more opportunities than ever. However, this promise…
Gender Parity Rate Needs To Improve In Area Of Economic Activities – Geingos
By: Hertha Ekandjo First Lady Monica Geingos has recently raised concerns regarding gender parity in Namibia in the areas of economic activities, especially in the private sector. “Private sector often says that government doesn’t do well in XYZ. If there…
Protesters To Challenge Commercial Banks And Lawyers On Home Repossessions
By: Justicia Shipena The National Ownership Association will today take to the streets to protest what they describe as “unlawful home repossession by commercial banks and lawyers in Namibia”. The Association claims commercial banks and attorneys in Namibia…
12 Mergers And Acquisition Approved
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Various companies are taking advantage of synergies and other values that can be achieved in horizontal and vertical integration in the market. This conclusion is found after the country’s competition watchdog, the Namibia Competition…
The BRICS Expansion: Namibia’s Case For Inclusion
By: Justicia Shipena Analysts believe that Namibia joining the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) grouping would be a wise economic step. This comes after the members of the BRICS announced during the just concluded BRICS Summit in…
Husab Uranium’s US$5 Billion, Largest Chinese Investment In Africa
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Chinese Ambassador Zhao Weiping said his country is now the largest source of foreign direct investment for Namibia and the second largest trading partner. The over US$5 billion (N$92 billion) Husab Uranium mine investment in…
Africa Faces $30 Billion Water And Sanitation Target Challenges – Schlettwein
By: Josefina Lukas, Hertha Ekandjo Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein is concerned about the challenges that are hindering Africa from achieving the sustainable development goal (SDG) 6 target on water security and sanitation. It is estimated…
Use Of Wire Snares For Illegal Hunting On The Rise
By: Josefina Lukas A total of 62 active wire snares have been retrieved in Okaukuejo, an area around the Etosha National Park, in three days. According to the spokesperson for the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), Romeo Muyunda,…
Kudu Gas To Be Developed … SA wants a piece
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus After being discovered many decades ago, the government and willing investors are finally moving to extract the gas reserves on the southwestern shores of Lüderitz. It was announced back then that financial investment decisions were to be…
Reusable Sanitary Pads Start-up Took Southern OM SEED Top Prize
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus A reusable pad manufacturing start-up from the Hardap Region has received the Old Mutual Sustainable, Economic and Empowerment Drive (OM SEED) 2023 title for the Hardap region, the Old Mutual Foundation announced. TJF Investments CC took up…