Availability of essential medicines in Namibia hits 83% – Health ministry
The availability of essential medicines at public health facilities across Namibia has reached 83%, the Ministry of Health and Social...
Economic leakage in Namibia: When wealth enters but doesn’t circulate
By Dr Penny Tuna Magdalena Uukunde Namibia is not short of vision. We are not short of policies, frameworks, or...
Leading former peers – From colleague to confident leader
By Ipupa Fadeyi Last week, we explored the topic “Leading with Confidence as a Young Professional,” highlighting five key challenges...
Bank of Namibia completes banking fees impact study
A study conducted by the Bank of Namibia (BoN) into the fees and charges currently imposed by banks across the...
MP urges use of Sovereign Wealth Fund for debt relief
Namibian MP Inna Hengari has called for urgent reforms to the country’s financial system, including using the US$24.3 million Welwitschia...
Windhoek to train 300 gardeners as part of new urban food strategy
The City of Windhoek has announced plans to train up to 300 backyard gardeners by 2026 and introduce a formal...
SACU faces uncertainty as AGOA trade agreement nears expiry
The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) is confronting growing uncertainty as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a key...
Northern Namibia leads tourism growth with 58% occupancy in May
The northern region recorded the strongest tourism performance in May, with occupancy rates rising to 58.36%. The increase was supported...
Namibia targets stronger enforcement to protect Pilchard stock
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR) is exploring a range of enhanced compliance mechanisms to curb...
Govt approves pension-backed home loan scheme for civil servants
The Government of Namibia has approved the launch of a Pension-Backed Home Loan (PBHL) scheme aimed at improving access to...
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