From 18 September until 3 November 2023, the 2023 Population and Housing Census will take place in Namibia. It will be the fourth census to be conducted since independence.
Month: July 2023
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Namibia strives to revitalise Russian trade relations…as commerce between the two countries decreased by 41%
Namibia’s trade relations with Russia suffered a negative blow in 2022, mainly due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. However, Namibia’s trade minister now believes this depressed state of affairs can be reversed to once again enhance the trade relations.
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‘My Oranjemund’ photography exhibition on this week
‘My Oranjemund’, a community photography exhibition, opens tomorrow at the Beronnies’ in Oranjemund and will remain open to the public for the duration of the 2023 Diamond Festival.
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Seafood festival for charity
Seawork Fish Processors (Pty) Ltd, with the assistance of Bank Windhoek and other corporate partners, hosted their second seafood festival over the weekend to collect funds to aid less-privileged learners with meals.
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Opinion – Macroprudential policy: An analysis of effectiveness and interaction in Namibia
The Bank of Namibia held its macroprudential oversight committee meeting on 10 July 2023 to assess risks and vulnerabilities faced by the Namibian financial system.
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Opinion – A new tool for strengthening international relations
The term ‘knowledge diplomacy’ emerged in recognition of the importance of international higher education, research and innovation (IHERI) in international relations.
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Calls mount to give sign language official status
Following the recognition of sign language as the 12th official language in South Africa earlier this month, Namibians have applauded the move, urging swift action for Namibia to follow suit.
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Tjongarero implores OMAs to provide youth training opportunities
Youth, Sports and National Services minister Agnes Tjongarero implored all Offices, Ministries and Agencies, as well as State-Owned Enterprises and other government bodies to avail opportunities for National Youth Service (NYS) trainees.
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Over 1 000 constables to be promoted
Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force Joseph Shikongo has said the force plans to promote over 1 000 constables during this financial year.
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Mariental relocation invokes mixed feelings
The relocation of residents from the Donkerhoek informal settlement to a newly-established location has sparked mixed feelings.