Month: March 2022

Namibia’s construction sector is projected to remain in contraction during 2022 before recovering to growth in 2023. The sector is expected to contract by 2% in 2022 before expanding by 2.5% in 2023.

Trade minister Lucia Iipumbu said lack of access to finance, training, mentorship and shelf space remains some of the major impediments to many Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)’ growth.

Namibia is an upper-middle-income country with a population of 2.5 million people. Despite a struggling economy and the impact of Covid-19, Namibia is still ranked as one of the wealthiest countries in Africa per capita. Namibians remains the third-wealthiest individuals on the continent with average assets of N$118 971 per person, yet Namibia is home to the poor and hungry.

More than ever before, and over the past few years, the concept disruptive and its impact on business has become more popular. Such unprecedented thrusts and shifts have caused many businesses to shut their doors, while some thrived and remained adjacent with evolving changes. So, what management attributes may be responsible for the survival of these businesses, despite the unplanned turbulence?

A boy who was denied admission at Erikki Nghimtina Combined School in the Ohangwena region for two years because he belongs to a Pentecostal church, is now going to start school in grade one this week.

The Hospitality Association of Namibia says the tourism sector is being held captive by vaccination apathy.

Khomas governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua handed over donations of cleaning and medical equipment, wheelchairs and school uniforms to various schools and community projects in Windhoek last Friday. 

In an attempt to accommodate defaulting students in the main streams of the 2022 academic year, the universities council agreed to grant respite to students who want to register. 

The Emir of the state of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, has hailed Namibia’s governance architecture, saying the country is among the best on the continent and that they are confident their investment will be in good hands.

The police in Zambezi are investigating a case of attempted murder and robbery after a 50-year-old Zambian man was assaulted and suspects cut off the tip of his tongue and stole N$100 from him.