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838 Schools ApplyFor Old Mutual C&D Initiative
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Old Mutual Foundation Chair & Desk (C&D) Initiative received 838 applications from schools around the country, seeking to get their chairs and desks repaired or get new ones, the Foundation revealed this week. The Group Marketing Executive,…
“Millionaires’ Growth Not A Panacea For Namibian Economy”
By:Lavinia Shawapala The expected rise in the number of millionaires won’t boost the Namibian economy, warnedlocal economist Omu Kakujaha-Matundu. The 2023 Africa Wealth Reportrevealed that roughly 2,150 millionaires presently reside in Namibia, with over 10,000 predicted by 2040. Talking The…
Over 10, 000 Jobseekers Registered, Only 613 Placed
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In the first two quarters of 2023, the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relation and Employment Creation has registered 10,358 jobseekers, but has only managed to place 613 with employers. Furthermore, in the six months, designated employers have…
Namibia’s Carbon Reduction Commitment Questioned …As SDGs are said not to beon track
By:Justicia Shipena According to analyst Henning Melber, a new issue for Namibia at the UNGA will be mineral resources, specifically green hydrogen, and Namibia’s ambitions to become the continent’s energy hub. More than 140 world leaders, including President Hage Geingob,…
Repo Rate Increases Help Capricorn Rise To Pre-Pandemic Pofits
By:Staff writer Capricorn Group’s profit after tax has increased by 28.7% to N$1.47 billion for the year ended 30 June 2023 , the Group has announced. According to the Group Chief Executive Officer, Thinus Prinsloo, this is due to improved…
Namibia: Uranium Rich,But Energy Poor …Towards energy security
By:Kuiri F Tjipangandjara (D Sci Eng) Indeed, the future looks bright for the Namibian uranium industry. The world has big hunger and thirst for uranium. What is encouraging is the fact that both the uranium prices (spot ad contract) are…
Angola Oil & Gas 2023 Explores The Strategic Imperative Of Local Content
By:Staff writer Local content represents one of the primary drivers of economic development in any oil-rich nation. For Angola, the Government has made great strides towards moving from the promotion of local content to the implementation of tangible policies. During…
Namibia, EdoState Explore Investment Opportunities
By: Staff writer The Governor of Edo State in the South-South of the federal republic of Nigeria,Godwin Obaseki has called for increased collaboration between his state and the Namibian Government. This, he said is to drive economic growth and reap…
Kavango East Recognises Smallholder Farmers
By:Annakleta Haikera The 2023 National Agronomic and Horticulture Awards (Naha) ceremony was held at the Mashare BlueberriesGreen Schemein the Kavango East region on Thursday. The event, which attracted agronomy and horticulture producers, traders, input suppliers and other key stakeholders, was…
Over 3,000 Unemployed, Qualified Teachers In Kavango Regions
By: Annakleta Haikera A group of unemployed teachers from the Kavango West and East claimed there are about 3,410 unemployed, qualified teachers in the two their two regions. The want government to recruit more teachers to fill staffing gaps…