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Black Friday: A balancing act between opportunity and overspending
By: Selma Kaulinge Black Friday has become a fixture on Namibia’s retail calendar. It’s no longer just an imported concept, but a cultural and economic event shaping consumer behaviour across the country. For businesses, it is a…
Windhoek Road Maintenance Backlog to Cost Over N$2.7 Billion
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala An assessment of the City of Windhoek road maintenance backlog is estimated to be more than N$2.7 billion, with insight indicating that the bill could be higher with increasing potholes and road damage. This…
Namibia Can Benefit from Qatar’s Energy Sector Expertise – Nandi-Ndaitwah
By: Mathias Hangala President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia stands to benefit from Qatar’s extensive experience in the oil and gas sector as the country prepares for a new era of petroleum development. She made the remarks last…
Comply With Minimum Wages to Get Tenders
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations has indicated that it will be assessing the National Minimum Wage and recommend to offices, ministries and agencies (OMAs) whether to award tenders to selected bidders or not….
Nekundi Warns Contractors Against Slavery on Construction Projects
By: Annakleta Haikera About 80 local residents will be employed during the construction of the long-awaited Mbeyo–Erago road, announced Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi on Tuesday during the groundbreaking ceremony in the Ncamagoro Constituency, Kavango West Region….
Celebrating Growth, Impact, and Second Chances
By: Twamanguruka Nghidinwa Two years ago, I started a small youth initiative at Sikondo Green Scheme Irrigation Project with a big dream: to give hope and opportunity to young people who live in the surrounding villages of Sikondo….
In Conversation with Piyaa Frieda Johannes: A Proud IUM Alumna and Teacher by Profession in the Oshana Region
By: Stephanus Pombili Education remains one of the most transformative tools available to young people seeking to shape their futures. Among the many inspiring stories emerging from the International University of Management (IUM), the journey of Piyaa Frieda Johannes stands…
Govt Plan to Switch N$2.3 Billion on Tuesday
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The government, through the central bank, will attempt to persuade investors to switch their N$2.3 billion investment in the GC26 Bond to other long-term bonds to avoid repaying the borrowed money next year. The…
NAB to Halt Importation of 15 Horticultural Products for December
By: Loise Shiimi As the year comes to an end, the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) will prohibit the importation of 15 horticultural products listed on the 20-crop special list for the period 1-30 December 2025. This year’s closure…
We Need Fair and Transparent International Institutions – President
By: Mathias Hangala President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says developing countries need fair and transparent international lending institutions to ensure equitable access to global finance. She made these remarks on Saturday while addressing delegates at the recently concluded…