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Macroprudential Policy: An Analysis of Effectiveness and Interaction in Namibia
By:Josef Kefas Sheehama The Bank of Namibia held its Macroprudential Oversight Committee (MOC) on 10 July 2023, to assess risks and vulnerabilities faced by the Namibian Financial System. The Committee emphasised continued monitoring of inflationary pressures and geopolitical tensions, which…
Global Food Systems Are Broken As 780 MillionFace Hunger Worldwide
By:Hertha Ekandjo More than 780 million people are going hungry while nearly one-third of all food produced is lost or wasted. More than three billion cannot afford healthy diets. This is according to the United Nations Secretary General António Guterres….
Katima Mulilo Becomes First Town To Offer Free Wi-Fi
By:Fransina Nghidengwa Katima Mulilo became one of the first towns in the country to offer free WiFi to its residents. This comes after Mobile Telecommunications (MTC) and Katima Mulilo Town Council signed a memorandum of understanding on the provision of…
Wenela Border Post The Gate Into Africa
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Putting Namibia’s diamond export to Botswana and the country’s trade partnership with South Africa aside, the Wenela Border Post has been channelling more Namibian products into Africa. In the lens of promoting intra-Africa trade, statistics from the Namibia…
Local Sourcing: Hyphen Estimates 30% Local Procurement In Green Hydrogen Project …As procurement is anticipated to cost N$15 billion annually for four years
By:Justicia Shipena The government and Hyphen Hydrogen Energy’s just-launched Socio-Economic Development (SED) framework anticipate that 30% of local products and services would be procured during the construction and operating stages of the green hydrogen project in the ||Kharas region. Hyphen…
Kaciso Accuses Kunene Regional Council Of Preferential Tender, Employment Practices
By:Uakutura Kambaekua A pressure group under the banner Kaoko Civil Society Organisation (Kaciso), established two years ago to promote the interests of indigenous communities in Kaoko [present day northern Kunene], has issued a stern warning to Kunene Regional Council over…
Riding The Wave Of Change: The Top 3 Trends Revolutionising CSR In Finance And Insurance
By: Mignon du Preez The financial services and insurance industry is no exception to the evolution of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability in recent years. Businesses in these sectors are now held accountable for their social and environmental impact,…
The Biggest and Most Beautiful Building in Hakahana Is A Church …the conversation of economics and church
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka- from Okwalondo with love They say about 80% of our population is Christian. I would also like to know how many faiths we have in Namibia. And how the rest of the 20 percent is allocated across…
Embrace Corporate Social Responsibility For Mutual Benefits – Bank Windhoek MD
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Bank Windhoek’s Managing Director, Baronice Hans says corporate social responsibility establishes a mutually beneficial relationship with communities. This, she said, consequently paves the way for a prosperous and sustainable future. Hans was speaking at launch of the…
Uutoni Issues Warning to Construction Companies Over Lack of Delivery
By: Staff writer Minister of Urban and Rural Development Erastus Uutoni, has issued a warning to companies that tender for construction of houses but do not deliver. Uutoni sounded the alarm as he was handing over 108 houses under the…