Today, Namibia mourns the loss of one of its most influential leaders, Hage Geingob, Namibia's third president, who died on 4 February 2024 at the age of 82.
Author: Josef Kefas Sheehama (Josef Kefas Sheehama )
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The Year of Expectations: Converting uncertainty into opportunity
THIS time of year is always a welcome opportunity to reflect on what is most important. His Excellency Dr Hage G. Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia, has declared 2024 “The Year of Expectations”.
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Opinion – China’s high-quality development presents new opportunities for Namibia’s modernisation
As the world economy is facing a tough situation in 2023, with probably tougher prospects for 2024, China’s economic outlook carries global significance.
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Opinion – SMEs key to fighting unemployment, enhancing economic growth
SMEs play a crucial role in Namibia’s economic growth and development, especially when it comes to the creation of jobs, which remains a significant problem across the country.
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Opinion – Fuel price increase amid economic struggles
THE Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced an increase in the prices of petrol and diesel, citing a combination of rising international oil prices, the depreciation of the Namibian dollar, and catastrophic flooding in Libya.
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What does an unchanged repo rate mean to Namibians?
The annual inflation rate recorded for July 2023 was 4.50%, a steep decrease, compared to 5.30% recorded in June 2023. Keeping the repo rate steady is particularly motivating for aspiring, first-time home buyers, whose appetite for home ownership remains consistent.
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Align green schemes policies, laws and regulations
The Namibia Agriculture Policy is the overarching policy and can serve as a base for aligning existing policies, laws and regulations.
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Opinion – Macroprudential policy: An analysis of effectiveness and interaction in Namibia
The Bank of Namibia held its macroprudential oversight committee meeting on 10 July 2023 to assess risks and vulnerabilities faced by the Namibian financial system.
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Economic diversification: Past, present and future
Looking back over the past 33 years since Namibia gained independence, economic development presents us with a key element in which we should move to a less concentrated production and trade structure.
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Opinion – Approach your bank before defaulting
From personal experience of 22 years as a senior credit, credit manager, and bank branch manager, I have discovered that banks are always willing to take what they can get, giving you one last chance to get back on your feet.