Debt has become a lifestyle, and that’s a problem. Over the past decade, Namibia has witnessed a mushrooming of micro-lenders and cash loan businesses. While their services are legal and can sometimes be necessary, many operate with minimal regulation, predatory practices, and poor credit controls, pushing thousands of salaried workers into a dangerous cycle of...
Hilma Nalupe Cricket Namibia vice president Polly Negongo has taken a major step onto the continental stage after being appointed to the Africa Cricket Association (ACA) board. His election came during the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s annual general meeting, held recently in Singapore. The ACA, which functions under the ICC, plays a vital role in...
Stefanus Nambara EKONDJO – The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) has officially handed over a newly constructed building to Ekondjo Primary School, a rural school in Kavango West, valued at N$2.4 million. The facility comprises four classrooms, a storeroom, an administration block with a master office, a strong room, a reception area, additional office...
Ovеr thе past fеw yеars, I havе bееn studying thе labour and housing markеt. Thеy arе two of thе most critical pillars in any еconomy. In thе procеss, I havе dеvеlopеd an еconomic pеrspеctivе that allows mе to viеw issuеs likе job crеation and housing through thе lеns of еconomics. I havе also comе to...
One morning a week back, I was watching television and listening to the Inspector General of the Namibian Police Joseph Shikongo talking about the police’s Back to School Road Safety Awareness campaign on Good Morning Namibia, which was impressive. This article expresses similar sentiments regarding the admission of learners in schools. Hopefully, all learners are...
Today, I sat attentively and listened as President Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah officially launched Namibia’s Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) in Windhoek. I have since gone through the document itself. The vision is there, the intentions are noble, and the language is as promising as ever. For that effort alone, I commend the President for attempting...
FRANKFURT – The European Central Bank was set to keep interest rates unchanged yesterday while the introduction of higher US tariffs threatened by US President Donald Trump hangs in the balance. A pause would bring an end to a string of cuts that dates back to September last year, as the ECB progressively lowered borrowing...
Pinehas K Pinehas One of Namibia’s most iconic Oviritje music groups, Ongoro Nomundu, is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary next month, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s music history. Known for their groundbreaking sound and socially conscious lyrics, the group has become a cultural core, shaping the Namibian music space. Sello Marenga, the...
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