The death of prominent farmer Louis van der Merwe has drawn tributes from far and wide, especially from his native Omaheke region, where he was held in high regard. He died on Sunday following an illness.
Month: August 2022
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Finance insight with Mekupi Kambatuku – Budgeting is vital for agribusinesses
Agriculture is the most essential sector that contributes to the National GDP and employment. Agribusiness is fundamental for economic development and the eradication of poverty.
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Farmers’ Kraal with Charles Tjatindi – Poultry farming is the way to go
Poultry farming might have been a favourite pastime for many farmers back in the day, but that has all changed.
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Meatmaster brings good tidings to Kahiha
Kakunamuua Kahiha never knew that one day he would be a stud breeder of his own herd of sheep. Growing up, sheep rearing was a favourite pastime, and one in which he excelled. At the time, the family farmed with a mixed breed of Damara, Dorper and Van Rooy sheep - mainly for meat.
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CCBA invests in African skills development
Young people are receiving critical skills development, particularly much-needed entrepreneurship skills to empower youth to start and build their businesses – thanks to investments by Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) as the African continent celebrates International Youth Day.
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Kandjoze calls for patriotism in development projects
Director-General of the National Planning Commission Obeth Kandjoze has advised Namibians with hidden agendas to refrain from pushing away investors.
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Capricorn Group’s Inspire session addresses mega-trends
Capricorn Group hosted a thought-provoking public information session on Friday, 12 August 2022, under their Inspire banner.
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Cabinet extends fuel levy reduction
Cabinet has approved the extension of the temporary reduction of fuel levies, with the exception of the Fuel Tax, until such a time that fuel prices start to significantly fall back to affordable levels.
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Rising inflation making life financially unbearable
Domestic consumers can expect further hikes in prices, which is expected to make life more financially unbearable. This is after the annual inflation rate for July 2022 increased by 6.8%, compared to 4% recorded in July 2021, making it the highest recorded inflation rate since July 2017.
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Rising costs to push down Namibian car sales… as July vehicle sales slump by 22.4% month-on-month
Rising global prices of vehicle components and energy production, coupled with a weak Rand exchange rate, are likely to result in continued price increases for vehicles in Namibia.