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White House Announces New Trade Tariffs, Africa Affected
By: Mathias Hangala In a sweeping shift in U.S. trade policy, the White House has implemented a new set of tariffs targeting 90 countries worldwide, with Africa’s nations among those experiencing its effects. The tariffs, which came into…
East African Riders Shine at Historic Tour de Windhoek
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The 2025 edition of the Tour de Windhoek took place from 31 July to 3 August in the nation’s capital, making history along the way. Initially scheduled for February of this year, the 8th…
Governance: An Analysis of SOE Board Members Window Dressing
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama It’s time to have an uncomfortable conversation and be honest with each other. It is upsetting and sad to watch numerous scandals emerge in Namibia, particularly those involving State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in an array…
Govt Promises MSMEs Finance Access
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In the recently launched Financial Sector Transformation Strategy, the government has promised access to affordable, convenient, and reliable financial services for individuals and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This falls under the Strategic…
4 Creatives, 13 Million Views, N$0 Earned…Content Creators Call for MICT To Deliver on Content Monetisation
By: Hee-Dee Walenga As the Namibian government strives to achieve digitalisation in several sectors, content creation on various platforms and its monetisation is particularly important in empowering a youthful nation. Around 70% of Namibia’s population consists…
Global Current Account Imbalances Deepen
By: Nghilunanye Petrus International current account imbalances increased in 2024, reversing decades-long trends of narrowing, indicating new stress on the global financial system. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) External Sector Report suggests a sharp divergence between deficit and…
Kavango Green Schemes Need Support to Feed Nation
By: Annakleta Haikera A recent visit by The Villager newspaper to the seven green schemes in the Kavango regions has revealed growing concerns among local farmers and residents. Many believe that without better infrastructure and…
Youth Encouraged to see Agriculture as the Future
By: Annakleta Haikera With agriculture often seen as the backbone of production, its role as a vehicle for education and skills development is equally powerful, especially in rural and under-resourced regions. Lukas Mandema, founder of KEME Agriculture…
Vegetable Gardens Initiated at Palms For Life ECD Centres
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Palms for Life Fund Namibia says in its response to food insecurity and nutrition, it has initiated vegetable gardens to supplement its ECD centers with home-grown veggies. In an interview with The Villager,…
Top Score Doubles Oshiwana Tournament Investment
By: Loise Shiimi Top Score has committed N$300,000 to this year’s Top Score Oshiwana Tournament, a notable increase from last year’s investment of N$150,000. This rise in funding has contributed to the tournament’s significant expansion, with 76…