Month: November 2022

It seems as if Namibia has a bit of a spring in its step, some swagger if you will. This could be because winter is behind us, however, I believe there’s another reason, and as an economist first and foremost, this reason pleases me. 

FNB Namibia will now be putting even more money back into customers pockets with every credit card transaction.

Namibia Investment and Promotion Development Board (NIPDB) CEO Nangula Uaandja has reiterated that Namibia continues to export much-needed jobs to other countries. 

At the launch of Namibia’s One Stop Centre for investors on Friday, trade minister Lucia Iipumbu said this development is a crucial investment facilitation mechanism, where relevant government offices are coordinated at a single point to provide prompt, efficient and transparent services to investors. 

My former schoolmate at my beloved alma mater, the Augustineum High School, Kae Matundu-Tjiparuro penned a very rich opinion piece in the Windhoek Observer of 13 October 2022. 

Parental involvement in education is an essential for creating a cooperative environment for learners to thrive and excel in their academic dwellings. Parental involvement is the amount of participation a parent has when it comes to schooling and their children’s lives. 

Over 350 community members of Masambo village in the Kongola constituency have faced a water crisis for over two months after the borehole that was their main source of income broke down. 

Small-scale farmers at the Etunda irrigation project have expressed their frustration over the poor living conditions, such as dilapidated houses and lack of equipment at the green scheme.

Namibian Police supremo Joseph Shikongo has made a raft of changes at the top echelons of the force.

Namibians reacted furiously at yet another increase in the price of diesel.