2021-07-01Maihapa Ndjavera In adopting the principle of pre-allocation of land, Mayor of Windhoek Job Amupanda recently stated the city has planted a seed of allocating land, which he said is currently being planned, and subsequently cleared and demarcated. View more
2021-07-02Maihapa Ndjavera Analysts have warned about the escalating economic impact of the deadly coronavirus pandemic, and have urged compliance with precautionary health measures. View more
2021-07-02Maihapa Ndjavera Inflation for housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels has increased both year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter during Q1 2021, mainly due to base effects and following deflationary pressure in the rental market during the previous year. View more
2021-07-05Maihapa Ndjavera Water and agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein is concerned that Africa’s water sector remains challenged by climate change, inadequate policies and regulatory frameworks. View more
2021-07-05Maihapa Ndjavera Namibia recorded an annual decline in May 2021 in the Electricity Sources Composite Index (ESCI), attributed to a reduction in own generation of electricity, resulting in electricity imports recording a massive increase. View more
2021-07-06Maihapa Ndjavera President Hage Geingob has appointed an eight-member committee comprised of members from academia, the private sector and civil society, which will assist government in harnessing opportunities in the fourth industrial revolution (4IR). View more
2021-07-06Maihapa Ndjavera The debt-to-GDP ratio for Namibia continued to rise further above the central government debt ceiling of 35% of gross domestic product as of March 2021. Total debt as a percentage of GDP stood at 62% at the end of March 2021, representing yearly and quarterly increases of 6.3 percentage points and 2.0 percentage points, respectively. View more
2021-07-06Maihapa Ndjavera Khomas regional governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua has cautioned that even though the region has activities in place to help development, these efforts are still not enough compared to the current regional unemployment rate which stands at 31.5% as per the Namibian Labour Force 2018 survey. View more
2021-07-07Maihapa Ndjavera Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) launched the Business Namibia Covid-19 Response Initiative on 24 June 2021 as an emergency intervention by Namibia’s private sector to support government in the fight against the disastrous effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. View more
2021-07-07Maihapa Ndjavera Despite the ongoing effect of the pandemic on general economic activity throughout the global economy, business confidence in Namibia has been gradually improving. View more
2021-07-08Maihapa Ndjavera Local economist Mally Likukela said government should focus on first stabilising the domestic economy to put in place mechanisms that will increase resilience for it to withstand both internal and external shocks. View more
2021-07-08Maihapa Ndjavera During May 2021, Namibia recorded a trade deficit to the tune of N$3.2 billion, compared to the deficit levels of N$143 million and N$1.2 billion recorded in April 2021 and May 2020. During May 2020 to May 2021, Namibia recorded a positive trade balance only in June 2020, amounting to N$338 million. View more
2021-07-09Maihapa Ndjavera Otjozondjupa governor James Uerikua says the region’s technical system and infrastructure permits the implementation and harnessing of the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) as an opportunity for the youth to reap the benefits. View more
2021-07-12Maihapa Ndjavera As the world reached four million Covid-19-related deaths last Thursday, Namibia crossed the unwelcome milestone of over 100 000 positive cases on that day. View more
2021-07-15Maihapa Ndjavera By the end of 2022, the average Namibian’s standard of living will be about 20% worse off than it was seven years ago, without even factoring in the adverse impact from Covid-19. View more
2021-07-16Maihapa Ndjavera The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), through the India-Namibia Centre of Excellence in IT (INCEIT), houses a N$3 million super-fast computer called the Param !Arub. View more
2021-07-16Maihapa Ndjavera Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) arrivals improved from a deep decline to register a slight improvement on an annual basis, but the country’s main international travel hub is by no means out of the woods yet. View more
2021-07-19Maihapa Ndjavera To provide a platform for women to voice their needs and interests regarding trade in the context of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Namibia last week held a national consultation for the AfCFTA protocol on women in trade. View more
2021-07-20Maihapa Ndjavera The composite index of Building Plans Completed in Windhoek, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay and Ongwediva recorded a declined monthly growth rate of 23.1% in May 2021 when compared to a reduced growth rate of 19.8% in April 2021. View more
2021-07-20Maihapa Ndjavera Activities in the domestic construction sector significantly declined due to heavy budgetary cuts and the overall negative impact of Covid-19 pandemic, as both government and private construction work weakened considerably in light of subdued economic activity. View more
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