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Rural Areas Are Zones Of Economic Misery – !Gawaxab
By: Justicia Shipena BANK of Namibia Governor Johannes !Gawaxab believes rural communities in the country are facing economic distress because they seem to be neglected “and have become zones of economic misery”. He emphasised the need to revitalise these areas…
Post-pandemic economic recovery exceeds expectations – reports IMF
By: Hertha Ekandjo NAMIBIA’S economy has not only bounced back to pre-pandemic levels but has potentially surpassed them, driven by a robust resurgence in mineral production. Thanks to sustained growth in the mining sector and a revival in tourism,…
Fuel prices are rising again as the economy struggles
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama The Ministry of Mines and Energy, last week, announced an increase in the prices of petrol and diesel, citing a combination of rising international oil prices and the depreciation of the Namibian Dollar and catastrophic flooding…
Governor Calls For Tourist Center In Nkurenkuru
By: AnnakletaHaikera Kavango East Governor, Sirrka Ausiku, has appealed to the government to establish a tourist center in Nkurenkuru, citing the lack of active tourist activities in the region’s largest town. Ausiku also encouraged the Nkurenkuru town council to engage…
Bridging the Funding Gap for Namibian MSMEs and Startups
By: Jeronimo NghilunanyeKateya and KandjengokaMkwaanyoka Namibia’s high unemployment rate is a major concern, and entrepreneurship is often seen as a key solution to this problem. However, many Namibian entrepreneurs face challenges in accessing funding, which can hinder their ability…
We Are Abandoned By Society – Homeless Group
By: Hertha Ekandjo For over two decades, a community of approximately 50 people has been living in a riverbed, and they are now accusing the government and the City of Windhoek of neglecting them. This small group resides in…
Census Resistance A Sign Of Social Discord – Musutua
By: Justicia Shipena The growing resistance among individuals to participate in the ongoing population census being conducted by the Namibia Statistics Agency could be a sign of social discord and lack of unity. This is according to RinaaniMusutua of the…
Power Exporters Will Serve Nam Market When Is Needed
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The growing electricity deficit in the SADC region has piqued the interest of more investors in harnessing Namibia’s abundant renewable energy resources for export, in the midst of a domestic deficit. This surge in interest coincides with…
Closed mouths don’t get fed
By: Anna Ambata In life, opportunities usually don’t come knocking at your door and offer themselves on a silver platter. More often than not, if you want something, you need to ask for it. Whether it’s in your personal or…
Understanding the Context of Pensions in Namibia in 2023 – Part 4
By: Carmen Forster This is the fourth installment in the series on ‘Understanding the Context of Pensions in Namibia in 2023’. Our first three articles covered Pillars 0 and 2 of the World Bank Pension Provision Model. In this…