Former Cabinet minister Pendukeni Iivula-Ithana has questioned the rationale of the 50-50 gender representation, arguing despite women’s extensive involvement in politics, they are underrepresented in high-ranking political and State-level
positions.
Namibian experts have echoed UN Secretary General António Guterres’ long-standing assertion that Gross Domestic Product as a measure of economic strength should be abandoned. The world leader characterised this form of measurement of an economy as an accounting system that “rewards pollution and waste”.
Candino Mining and Construction, which was initially contracted to upgrade Mpacha Airport in the Zambezi region back in 2013, and seemingly abandoned the construction site after being paid N$62 million, has been re-appointed to do the same job.
Kavango East governor Bonifatius Wakudumo has reported that the region has made significant strides in the area of infrastructure and community development during the past year. He said this during his state of the region address last Wednesday.
A new era has dawned for small-scale fishermen and women as government launched the National Plan of Action for Small-Scale Fisheries last week.
The rape and assault trial of a resident of Otjimbingwe in the Otjozondjupa region resumed yesterday after a hiatus of almost a year. The mother of one of the victims, who cannot be identified to protect the identity of the victim, testified that after the girl returned to Windhoek from the farm, she noticed changes in her behaviour.
The recent expulsion of former Swakopmund constituency councillor Ciske Smith-Howard from the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has prompted the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to act on the Regional Councils Act, section 10 (3), which states that when a member nominated by a political party ceases to be a member of such party, he/she warrants vacation from such office, and elections are
Having just concluded a successful and highly impactful Intra-Africa Business Summit held from 23-25 May 2022 by the Africa Economic Leadership Council, I am left with revived and compelling afterthoughts of a united and multifunctional Africa. The Africa that we want.
Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) leadership is adamant that becoming part of Heineken, the second largest brewer in the world, will allow NBL to better compete with global players domestically and internationally.
Bank of Namibia has appealed to commercial banks to continue being open and accommodative to local small businesses, and investigate innovative ways and means to be more supportive to assist and support economic recovery efforts.