In the early 1990s, the media industry was dominated by a few powerful players who controlled the flow of information. Television networks, radio stations and print publications were the gatekeepers of news and entertainment. The idea that an individual could have the means to broadcast their content to a global audience was unfathomable. Fast forward...
Former Miss Teen Oriana Ribeiro is set to represent Namibia at the upcoming Miss Teen International competition in India this Sunday. The prestigious event is tailored for young women aged between 14 and 19. In an interview with NBC this week, Ribeiro highlighted her comprehensive preparation regimen, which includes aspects such as beauty, mindset, speaking...
OTJOKAVARE – Modern ways of living, coupled with the practice of religion and the shift from rural to urban life, are some of the concerns that seem to hamper interest in culture. This is according to Joseph Muzuma (71), who occasionally and voluntarily lives at the Ovaherero Living Museum in Kunene region. Muzuma educates locals...
WASHINGTON – Members of the US Federal Reserve’s rate-setting committee said last month that the bank’s employment and inflation goals were moving into “better balance,” with some calling for “patience” on interest rate cuts, according to minutes of the meeting published Wednesday. The US central bank has held interest rates at a two-decade high for...
HONG KONG – Equities rose and the dollar slipped further yesterday as investors welcomed more data pointing to a softening labour market that gives the Federal Reserve room to cut interest rates, with another key jobs report due. The advances saw Tokyo end at all-time highs following another record day on Wall Street, while national...
The O&L Group has appointed its chief experience officer Franziska Rueeck as a director of the Ohlthaver List Finance Trading (Pty) Ltd (OLFITRA) board, effective 26 June 2024. A statement from Ohlthaver and List, “Rueeck brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in creating exceptional experiences that resonate deeply with O&L’s values. Her visionary leadership...
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is currently experiencing a significant number of unadmitted employees from participating employers, despite the requirement for all permanent employees to be admitted to the fund. The most affected employees are those working within the education ministry, accounting for approximately 75% of members not admitted to the fund, or those...
Maihapa Ndjavera & Edgar Brandt Responding to a massive public outcry on the persistent increase in electricity tariffs, government finally lent an ear and provided millions to ease the cost of living for struggling Namibians. While this subsidisation has been welcomed, some are, however, questioning its sustainability, questioning what the long-term solution for skyrocketing living...
Generation Z, the group born between 1997 and early 2010, has emerged as a significant force in shaping the political landscape, wielding substantial influence on government policies. This digital-native generation, raised in an era of rapid technological advancement and global interconnectedness, brings a unique perspective and set of values to the political arena. Characterised by...
The government has put in place various policies aimed at providing access to the labour market for those who are unemployed. There is acknowledgement that people with disabilities are not accessing the labour market in sufficient numbers. Research has shown that unemployment among people with disabilities stands at a record high of 39%, compared to...