Year: 2021

In the digital age, parents cannot afford to neglect the crucial responsibility of teaching their kids about managing money.

StartUp Namibia gave entrepreneurs and startups an opportunity to develop their businesses while they were at the coast in December with the Swakop pop-up camp, a co-working community office space for Namibian startups. 

Lisa Matomola, an Industrial Psychology graduate, said the biggest mistake young people make when it comes to cementing themselves in their various crafts is wanting a quick fix, climbing the corporate ladder fast without understanding the entire process, further adding there is nothing wrong with being ambitious and following one’s dreams; what is important is to be ready for every phase.

The One Economy Foundation has pledged N$10 000 to the Entrepreneurship Masterclass, an initiative by artist and economic researcher Maria-Lisa Immanuel aimed at empowering the youth through knowledge and experience sharing in the entrepreneurial sector.

The enrollment of Kiswahili in schools, which was planned to start this year, still is uncertain, as the executive director in the Ministry of Education, Sanet Steenkamp says the introduction of the language is not a main priority at the moment.

We are often left feeling overwhelmed and guilty from the excessive spending and increased expenses after the holiday season.

Although South Africa’s land borders are closed until at least mid-February, Airlink, the independent airline, continues to serve southern Africa’s main commercial centres with its comprehensive flight schedule and air route network.

Namibia Wildlife Resorts Limited (NWR) /Ai-/Ais Hotsprings and Spa experienced heavy rains and flash floods on 5 January 2021.

Namibia registered a deficit on its current account from a surplus registered in the previous quarter while the country’s international investment position (IIP) recorded an increased net asset position. 

The year 2020 was the year we learned just how fragile life is and how the freedom to roam the world can be taken awaken the blink of an eye.