New Era (NE) recently sat down with Melkisedek ‘Melkies’ Ausiku (MA), owner and founder of Lefa Transportation Services (Lefa) as he expounded on the current affairs and operations taking place at Namibia’s first-ever ride-hailing company.
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The neglect of rural areas
Rural areas are the pinnacle for a country’s development, supporting the urban with agricultural products and, for many in Africa, a solid link between ancestors and family land.
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Southern Africa faces significant risks due to climate change
The region is already highly exposed to the effects of periodic warming of the Pacific or El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO), as well as the cold episode of ENSO or La Nina.
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The need for emotional intelligence
Emotional intelligence is a critical element in leadership. For leaders, emotional intelligence helps in the process of handling interpersonal relationships wisely and empathetically.
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It’s a slow process, but quitting won’t speed it up
In our fast-paced world, where instant gratification is often sought after, it can be easy to become impatient when things do not progress as quickly as we would like.
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Zimbabwe thankful to SADC for solidarity
At its 39th summit, held in Tanzania in 2019, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) designated 25 October every year as a day for SADC countries to stand by Zimbabwe, and call for the removal of the illegal sanctions imposed on this country for over two decades now.
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Battling the spirit of intolerance
Namibians sacrificed their lives for freedom and equality with the hope of living in harmony and unity. This is amplified in the preamble of the Constitution, which states that Namibians will strive to achieve national reconciliation and foster peace, unity and a common loyalty to a single state.
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Letter – Government’s Green Hydrogen stake
Government wants to fund its 24% stake in Green Hydrogen with funds obtained from oil and gas finds, according to Green Hydrogen Commissioner James Munyupe, who stated this at the South African Green Hydrogen Summit in Cape Town held in October 2023.
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Letter – Deepen trade, investment between the US and Namibia
“The United States is all in on Africa,” President Biden affirmed during the US-Africa Leaders Summit last December.
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Know your civil servant – Committed to environmental conservation, water security
As a hydrology specialist for geographic information systems (GIS), Fillemon Shatipamba is committed to environmental conservation, water security, and community development to protect the country’s water resources from natural harm.