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Nam Cattle Equivalent To Its Population
By: Nghiinomenwa Erastus According to the Meatco 2020 cattle head assessment, Namibian cattle numbers are estimated to be around 2.51 million, equivalent to the country’s estimated population of 2.5. The majority of these cattle are found on the northern side…
Okakarara Residents Owes Town Councill N$43 Million
By: Uakutura Kambaekua – Okakarara Okakarara residents owe the town council a staggering N$ 43 million in unpaid water, erven and other council service bills for years. The accounts, according to Okarara mayor Olga Tjiurutue are backdated to more than…
Namibia Debuts at World Economic Forum
By: Eba Kandovazu The presidency has announced that Namibia has, for the first time, been invited to participate at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting scheduled to take place from Sunday to Thursday next week in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. This…
Shifeta Urges People Not to Overharvest Mopane Worms
By: Justicia Shipena Environment minister Pohamba Shifeta says Namibia needs to ensure that mopane worms are not over-harvested. Shifeta said this at the commemoration of the International Day for Biological Diversity in the Omusati region on Saturday. The day was…
LPM is Disregarding the Law – Metcalfe
By: Justicia Shipena Lawyer Richard Metcalfe, who represents two former LPM Mariental councillors, says politicians who disregard the law don’t deserve to represent people. Metcalfe’s comments come after LPM said it would not reinstate his clients, Daniel Gariseb and Rogetha…
Meet the Farmer with Swagger – Helvi Shindume
By: Nghiinomenwa Erastus Helvi Shindume, a farmer and entrepreneur with a degree in agricultural science and an Honors Degree in Agribusiness, says farming is one of the most critical sectors. Shindume said agriculture ensures food security and economic independence for…
The Effect of Microprudential and Macroprudential Regulation On Economic Development
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama Namibia felt the effects of the global recession both quickly and deeply when some of the major markets in the world were struck by the economic meltdown. Namibia slipped into a technical recession at the end…
Ondangwa Hosts Conservancy and Community Forests Chairpersons Forum
By: Eba Kandovazu The environment, forestry and tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta says that although communal conservancies and community forests rely on hunting, tourism and other natural resources for their income, which is severely affected by Covid-19, members should still receive…
“I am Not Tribalist,” says Kavango East Swapo Coordinator…As Members Plan Protest
By: Hertha Ekandjo and Annakleta Haikera Swapo’s regional coordinator in Kavango East, Ottilie Shiduvi, who is accused of nepotism and tribalism in the Mashare constituency, says that the accusations are unfounded. Shiduvi was responding to accusations made by Swapo members…
Swapo Fought For This Country – Geingob
By: Justicia Shipena President of the ruling party, Hage Geingob, says that some people want Swapo members to feel guilty of being part of the ruling party. Geingob said this during the official opening of the Swapo’s central committee meeting,…