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Almost 50% of Horticulture Produce Goes To Waste
By: Nghiinomenwa Erastus Namibia’s inability to attract and facilitate investment for value addition has led to 45 per cent of the country’s fresh produce going to waste. This is according to the Investment Catalogue prepared by the country Investment Promotion…
Nam, A Melting Pot of Cultures To Explore Cultural Tourism
By: Nghiinomenwa Erastus Cultural tourism is referred to as a type of tourism activity that allows the visitors to learn, discover, experience and consume the tangible and intangible cultural attractions or products in a specific tourism destination. Ndinelao Shikemeni, an…
Low government trust calls for effective Wealth Fund accountability
Staff Writer Economists at Simonis Storm has said that the currently low levels of public trust in the government calls for effective accountability to provide peace of mind for Namibians that money in the Welwitchia Fund will not be misappropriated….
UN-led education summit on the cards- Steenkamp
Staff Writer The United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, has announced the hosting of the Transforming Education Summit (TES) to be held along with the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in September 2022, according to executive director…
Tjongarero and Mwiya to fight another day
By: Kelvin Chiringa A court duel between sports minister, Agnes Tjongarero and Namibia Sports Commission chief administrator, Freddy Mwiya, which had been slated for Friday the 27th of May 2022 in the Windhoek High Court has been pushed to next…
Battle to topple Irene Simeon-Kurtz off Erongo Red rages on
By: Kelvin Chiringa The Affirmative Repositioning (AR) Walvis Bay has doubled down on its relentless fight to push for the toppling of Erongo Red board member, Irene Simeon-Kurtz, who has been accused of owing the same company more than N$649…
Is Amupanda fearful of being swallowed by NEFF? …as more members endear involve themselves with party’s activities
Staff Writer The official opposition Popular Democratic Movement’s (PDM) supporters joined a Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) demonstration against the importation of Chinese counterfeit products on Friday, as Job Amupanda pulled his Affirmative Repositioning (AR) out of the bandwagon. The…
World Education Forum To Improve Education Systems
By: Hertha Ekandjo The higher education minister Itah Kandji-Murangi says she attended the world education forum in the United Kingdom for Namibia to study effective strategies and methods other countries employed during Covid-19. The World Education Forum started on 22…
Ovaherero Genocide Foundation Condemns Germany “Loaning” Back Looted Artefacts
By: Ludorf Iyambo The vice-chairperson of the OvaHerero Genocide Foundation, Joyce Muzengua, said they will issue a letter condemning Germany for “loaning” back 23 traditional Namibian artefacts. This comes after a Berlin museum in Germany made a statement that it…
Tjongarero Dragged To Court, Powers Questioned
By: Kelvin Chiringa Sport, youth and national service minister Agnes Tjongarero is now set to be dragged before the Windhoek High Court over her decision to disregard a recommendation of the commission to renew the contract of chief administrator Fredy…