Equity traders struggled to get a recent rally back on course yesterday following a tepid lead from Wall Street, but record performance in Europe highlighted optimism that central banks were on course to cut interest rates.
Month: May 2024
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NASRIA, Bank Windhoek address access to credit
Namibia’s unique risks insurer, the Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (Nasria) Ltd and Bank Windhoek have entered into a partnership on the Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS) agreement to the tune of N$50 million.
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N$1m fine for unapproved merger
The Namibian Competition Commission has reached a N$1 million settlement agreement with Johannes !Gawaxab, Ismael Gei-Khoibeb and Gamma Investments CC (Gamma).
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Opinion – The basic education puzzle
The ministry of education recognised from the onset of independence that urgency and speed were of essence if tangible changes were to be effected by the character and content of the education system in place.
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Opinion – Sustainable land management in flood- prone rural areas
The United Nations estimated that 55% of the world’s population lives in rural areas (United Nations Development Programme, 2022).
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Opinion – Silly election season is upon us
One could not help but share views on Namibia’s upcoming elections in November 2024, especially the highly-anticipated presidential election, where seemingly ideas have run out by some contenders who think winning is hauling those personal attacks.
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Opinion – Youth empowerment for sustainable development
Youth are the largest segment of the population; they are able-bodied to do the jobs efficiently and on time, with fresh brains to think critically and find solutions to problems that lie in their way.
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Opinion – Reform, unification in politically- mature times
Namibia is a small country, with many people vying for leadership positions only for selfish reasons. Everyone wants a piece of cake, and if you play your cards well politically, you may get it without having to meet any qualifications at all.
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Letter – Use anti-gay energy to eradicate unemployment
The only thing that I know is I know nothing (Socrates). Some may say I am concerned about things that are none of my business, or that I want to solve the world’s problems.
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Editorial – Crime burning Namibia
Back in 2022, the government proposed changes to the Combating of Rape Act to increase the minimum sentencing of perpetrators for up to 20 years in prison from the current 10 years to 15 years.