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Namibia on the verge of implementing the Advance Ruling System
By: Stanley Gurirab NamRA steps into the right direction by advancing the implementation of advance rulings, a significant move in the fulfilment of an international commitment as contained in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). Article 3…
City Motion of No Confidence To Be Handled This Friday
Staff Writer The City of Windhoek has now effectively resolved to convene a special council meeting this coming Friday, the 12th of August 2022, to discuss the motion of no confidence on the management committee. The motion was brought by…
Global Economic Outlook Has Darkened – Agribank
By: Hertha Ekandjo Agribank of Namibia says that the global economic outlook had darkened significantly, and the situation could deteriorate further. A report by Agribank’s research and product development desk noted that inflation, rising interest rates and heightened geopolitical tensions…
Namibia Halts South African Meat Imports
By: Justicia Shipena The agriculture ministry has suspended importing and in-transit cloven-hoofed animals and their products from South Africa into Namibia. The decision is influenced by the increasing Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in South Africa. Currently, South Africa…
It Rained Cash at Bank of Namibia Bond Auction
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In interesting events at the Bank of Namibia government bonds auction on Wednesday, the treasury decided to borrow more money than they advertised last week. In the advert last week, the central bank invited investors to…
Nam Borrowing To Consume, Not To Produce
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Debt has been used more for consumption than investment, in the last 16 years. An assessment by Simonis Storm based on the private sector credit extension indicates the amount of money lent to the private sector….
Charcoal Producers On The Increase
By: Lina Amutenya The number of wood charcoal producers had increased from 350 in 2014 to 1082 at the end of 2020, the industrialisation and trade ministry (MIT) has revealed. The ministry constructed a charcoal production factory at Witvlei and,…
New NTB Website To Attract Tourists
By: Lina Amutenya Environment and tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta says the newly launched Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) website will serve as a resource centre for students and academic researchers looking for verified information about the history, culture, heritage, and tourism…
You Deserve a Financial Adviser
Stefan Stander If you are ill, you go to the doctor. If you need legal assistance, you use a lawyer and if a water pipe bursts, you call a plumber. We seek out experts for important decisions because that is…
National Councillor Says Otjiramue Is The Solution To End Rape
By: Justicia Shipena There is controversy among Namibia activists on the practice of Otjiramue cultural practice adverting rape crime in Namibia. This follows after, Omaheke regional councillor, Peter Kazongominja, submitted to the National Council on Monday that the culture of…