Stakeholders in the agriculture sector yesterday welcomed newly-appointed minister of agriculture, water and land reform Calle Schlettwein, saying he possesses the required experience, skills and training to bring the desired change to the industry.
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2020-03-242024-05-07National
A new chapter for the 30-year China-Namibia relations
2020 is an important year in the history of China-Namibia bilateral relations. It marks the 30th anniversary of the independence of Namibia and the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. It is also a crucial year for China to reach the goal of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects and eradicate absolute poverty.
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2020-03-242024-05-06Business
Repo rate cut to 5.25% to cushion impact of Covid-19
The Bank of Namibia’s (BoN’s) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) on Friday cut the repo rate by 100 basis points, from 6.25% to 5.25% to help cushion the anticipated impact of Covid-19 and support domestic economic activity, while maintaining the one-to-one link between the Namibia Dollar and the South African Rand.
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2020-03-242024-05-06Business
Coronavirus could significantly increase unemployment – Shinguadja
The Covid-19 pandemic, which is wreaking havoc across the globe, has the potential to significantly increase Namibia’s unemployment as it is no longer a health crisis but an economic, labour market and social crisis too.
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2020-03-242024-05-07Lifestyle
unWrap – Seeing Namibia through enthralling ‘Unique Namibia’
The sheer beauty of the Namibian landscapes, architecture and its people is undeniably the most unique and stunning scenery to behold. While many may nod to the incredible natural beauty of Namibia and perhaps go down memory lane to some of their travels, the next best thing to touring Namibia in person is admiring its epic beauty as captured on camera by talented photographer Hentie Burger.
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2020-03-242024-05-07Lifestyle
unWrap – Lioness on financial prudence and independence
Rapper Lioness is one of the many Namibian youths who view the country’s 30 years of independence as a milestone worth celebrating, despite the myriad of challenges faced by the youth.
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2020-03-242024-05-07National
AFRICAN PATHFINDER LEADERS INITIATIVE – The youth’s possible response to a crisis
“Crises when they occur have at least this advantage, that they force us to think” - Jawaharlal Nehru
They say during a crisis, some people overreact, some have too much confidence that the crisis will pass just like others did, while, some people never seem to care at all.
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2020-03-242024-05-07National
Gochas yearns for development
The lack of road infrastructure in Gochas in the Hardap region is hampering tourism activity in the small village. The village, situated about 100 kilometres south-east of Mariental, is the gateway to the Mata Mata border post. However, 30 years after independence, major road infrastructure is still lacking in the sleepy village that has about 500 inhabitants.
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2020-03-242024-05-07National
Kavango West farmers expect bumper harvest
NKURENKURU - After a year of storing nothing in their traditional silos due to the drought spell, communal farmers in Kavango West region are now predicting a bumper harvest this season following good rains.
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2020-03-242024-05-07National
Oshikoto suspends prison visits over Covid-19
OMUTHIYA - The Oshikoto police have heed to the call to suspend visitation of trial-awaiting inmates in the wake of the deadly coronavirus which has since been declared a national health emergency.