The Zambezi governor Lawrence Sampofu has called on the region’s residents to preserve forests, as they play a crucial role in mitigating the effects of climate change.
Month: February 2022
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Positive growth expected as economy rebounds
Director for research and financial sector development at the Bank of Namibia, Emma Haiyambo, said the bank estimates a positive growth from 2021. This is after the domestic economy performed very poorly in 2020, registering a negative growth of 8.5%.
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Borrowers must pay back the money – DBN… clarifies mutual responsibilities of lending and borrowing
In the wake of emerging calls for write-offs on loan repayments for small and medium enterprises issued with the purpose of enhancing Namibia’s development, economic activity and prosperity, DBN Executive for Marketing and Corporate Communication Jerome Mutumba, has amplified important aspects of mutual responsibility for lending and borrowing, which he stated must be factored into the concept of
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Katima acquires road maintenance equipment
The Katima Mulilo town council, with assistance from the Road Fund Administration, purchased roads maintenance equipment to the value of N$1.8 million.
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Kahungu bets on her experience … ex-mayor eyes SPWC secretary role
Former Windhoek mayor Fransina Kahungu, who is standing as a candidate for the Swapo Party Women’s Council secretary position, said her political exposure and professional experience put her in good stead to be considered for the role.
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MP moves to address multidimensional poverty
Popular Democratic Movement’s Kazeongere Tjeundo has tabled a motion for parliament to discuss and seek redress to the high levels of multidimensional poverty recorded in the five regions.
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‘Bishop’ goes on social media hiatus
Independent Patriots for Change member and teacher Abednego ‘Bishop’ Hishoono has taken an indefinite break from social media after he was successfully sued by First Lady Monica Geingos.
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Experts question phosphate firm over map …only senior Govt officials had access to it
Advisors of the Benguela Current Commission’s Marine Spatial Management and Governance Project are questioning how Namibian Marine Phosphate got hold of a map that was supposed to only be in the hands of senior government officials.
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Kanyangela accused of ‘holding back’
Chief investigator of the Anti-Corruption Commission Andreas Kanyangela found the going tough yesterday fielding questions from Vas Soni, the South African advocate of Sackey Shanghala, James Hatuikulipi and Pius Mwatelulo.
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Inmates get second chance … as Namcol funds study opportunities
The Namibian College of Open Learning recently awarded 41 students with scholarships to improve their grades, including 10 inmates from the Windhoek Correctional Facility.