Former Kavango East Farmers Union chairperson Adolf Muremi has been elected as the next Namibia National Farmers’ Union (NNFU) president at their just-elective congress, replacing Jason Emvula, who occupied the position for the last seven years.
Month: December 2023
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Unemployed graduate ventures into agriculture …urges youth to pursue farming
Ester Unoovene, a 33-year-old unemployed graduate, has finally found her niche in farming and is enjoying all the ups and downs that come with the trade.
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Local farmers account for 13% of country’s wheat…more capacity needed
The 2022/23 production and trade statistics from the Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) show that the total domestic demand for wheat grain in Namibia stands at 144, 939 tonnes per annum, which translates into an average domestic demand of 12,078 tonnes per month.
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Opinion – Gold jumps to record on rate cut bets but equities struggle
Gold hit a fresh record Monday on growing optimism the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in the new year, with traders shrugging off boss Jerome Powell’s attempts to temper expectations.
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OPINION – How to talk to your family about money
Money is a subject that often stirs unease, even within family circles. However, open and honest discussions about finances are indispensable for fostering trust and ensuring financial stability.
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PwC to prevent exam cheating after US$7m fine
The China-based affiliates of consultancy giant PwC said it had blocked technologies that enabled its employees to cheat on internal training exams, after a US agency hit it with a US$7 million fine.
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Repo rate expected to hold steady at 7.75%
The repo rate is expected to be held steady at 7.75% - and as a result, the prime lending rate at commercial banks is anticipated to remain unchanged at 11.5% when the Bank of Namibia’s Monetary Policy Committee meets for the last time this year on Wednesday, 6 December.
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Opinion – The struggle to promote Namibian arts in rural areas
In 2008, when I obtained my Higher Diploma in Visual Arts at the University of Namibia, I decided to dedicate myself to the development of arts and cultural activities in Namibia.
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Opinion – Geingob: Nandi-Ndaitwah sole candidate for the 2024 election
It is not an exaggeration to depart on the notion that Namibia has the potential to reach an acceptable level of prosperity and stability. A level acceptable to ourselves and the future generations. It, however, needs all of us to keep the telescope steady.