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Cultural and Historic Tourism Untapped, Amplification Needed
By: Dwight Links Governors Kadiva Hamutumwa and Johannes Khamuseb both wish to harness the untapped potential of their regions to increase the tourism sector’s presence in their respective regions. Otjozondjupa governor Khamuseb noted that his region…
FNB Cash Plus – Bringing Financial Access to the People
By: Hee-Dee Walenga In May 2019, FNB Namibia launched a service which offered various financial conveniences, in turn accentuating ease of daily transactions. All one needed was a cellphone. The product, dubbed FNB Cash Plus, made cash…
A Lost Mining Jewel in the Otjozondjupa Region
By: Dwight Links Situated in the heart of the now Abenab Lodge, Abenab Mine was an economic mining jewel that had a self-sufficient installation which saw it resembling a town. The mine was operational from 1921 to 1958, and…
Youth Need More Time for National Fund Pilot Phase
By: David Shoombe Shaun Gariseb, a youth activist, has indicated that young people still need more time to ensure compliance with the requirements of the National Youth Fund (NYF). Speaking to Eagle FM, Gariseb has shown his appreciation to the…
Domestic Markets Filled With Capital
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The Bank of Namibia, on behalf of the country treasury, has announced that it has changed its plan to borrow N$2 billion from outside because the domestic market is full of capital looking for growth avenues. The…
Sankwasa, Nekundi Tap Into Unfamiliar Governance Territory
By: Annakleta Haikera Defying past indecisions and audacity, two Namibian cabinet ministers have dismissed entire boards and local authorities in separate decisions, marking one of the most sweeping governance shake-ups in recent years. This is a move that has awakened…
Heroes’ Day 2025: Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Unity, Peace, and Development
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Namibia marked the 59th anniversary of the start of the Namibian War of Independence yesterday with a solemn national commemoration in Katima Mulilo, where President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered a call for unity, peace, and socio-economic transformation. The…
Bright Freelancing Trains, Mentors Entrepreneurs
By: Loise Shiimi Along with various stakeholders, Bright Freelancing provided monitoring services and training to over 100 entrepreneurs to expand their businesses. Sanku Martin Rourence, executive director at Bright Freelancing, explained to The Villager the purpose of this training, highlighting…
National Budget and Procurement Too Rigid to Fund Green Schemes
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The Ministry of Agriculture has revealed that the current Public Procurement Framework and the country’s Budget Appropriation approach are failing the green schemes in terms of funding. In a statement released last week, the Ministry stated that…
Private Sector Urged to Fight Corruption
By: Annakleta Haikera The Anti-Corruption Commission of Namibia (ACC), in collaboration with the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), on Friday hosted a seminar on ethical business practices, urging the private sector to take a stronger stand against…