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Call for Namibia to Shift from Non-Transformational Growth
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The executive director of the Ministry of Finance has consented that Namibia needs to shift from economic growth for its own sake to growth that is linked to economic transformation, adding that the current government policies have…
CoW Must Do More for Light Industries – Shiimi
By: Mathias Hangala The City of Windhoek (CoW) has been requested to do more in availing facilities to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and informal traders. This is according to the chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy and…
N$1.1 Million Streetlight Project Illuminates Ndiyona Settlement
By: Annakleta Haikera A N$1,177,422.79 streetlight project has brought new light and renewed hope to Ndiyona Settlement along the B8 trunk road in the Kavango East Region. This is set to enhance safety and prolonged economic activity in the area,…
Woodies Embedding Entrepreneurial Mindset in Skills Development
By: Dwight Links Woodies Creations, stemming from the Waldorf school in Windhoek, is an enterprise that is geared for learners to produce and sell wooden crafts directly to customers in the markets they serve. Magreth Nuru-khom, the teacher and the…
FNB Supports Women’s Basketball with N$333,000
By: Hee-Dee Walenga FNB Namibia, through the FirstRand Foundation, sponsored N$333,000 to the Namibia Basketball Federation (NBF) for the upcoming FIBA Women’s Basketball League Africa Qualifiers set to be held in Windhoek from 6 to 10 November 2025….
Hear from Hon. Willem Amutenya MP and Proud IUM Alumnus
By: Stephanus Pombili In the evolving landscape of higher education in Namibia, the contributions of private institutions have become increasingly significant. Among them, the International University of Management (IUM) stands out as a pioneering force in shaping visionary leaders,…
The Rise of Employee Relations: The Future Centre of Gravity in Human Capital Leadership
By: John Kangowa In the changing landscape of human capital management, one question is quietly reshaping boardroom conversations: Is Employee Relations (ER) destined to become the dominant HR leadership discipline of the future? For decades, ER was…
Govt Financing Needs to Increase to N$33.6 billion
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The gap (budget deficit) between the government’s planned expenditure and its expected revenue for the 2026 Financial Year is expected to widen from N$12.8 billion to N$15.8 billion. As a result, together with other financial…
President Appoints Task Forces for Economic Recovery, Health, and Housing
By: Loise Shiimi President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced her intention to appoint three task forces this week, focused on economic recovery, health, and housing, as part of the Namibia Public Private Forum (NPPF). This initiative…
Kamutjonga Community Raises Alarm on Human-Wildlife Conflict
By: Annakleta Haikera Last Friday, residents of Kamutjonga Village in Mukwe Constituency held a peaceful demonstration to highlight a surge in wildlife encounters. Over the past two months, two minors have tragically lost their lives to crocodile…