Higher education minister Itah Kandjii-Murangi has cautioned that the tertiary education sector is bound to face an exponential increase in the number of students seeking placement, as well as those seeking financial support.
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Smit calls for improved economic resilience …argues revenue windfall should prepare for shocks
POPULAR Democratic Movement (PDM) parliamentarian and shadow finance minister, Nico Smit last week said despite the 2024/25 national budget being impressive, the additional liquidity has not been properly channelled.
Namibia cautioned against foreign investor dominance
THE dominance of foreign investors in the mining sector might result in a loss of state revenue due to active tax planning by multinational enterprises.
Refinancing risk emerges from repayment obligations
Asignificant portion of Namibia’s debt portfolio is due during the next three years.
Green hydrogen dream making good progress
Namibia’s first large-scale vertically-integrated green hydrogen project is progressing well, said Green Hydrogen commissioner James Mnyupe.
Budget could attract additional investment
NANGULA Uaandja, the CEO of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, says the 2024/25 budget represents a pivotal move in sculpting a thriving Namibian economy and reaffirming the government’s commitment to inclusive prosperity.
On the spot – Avoiding past mistakes
Last month, deputy governor of the Bank of Namibia Ebson Uanguta was seconded as interim managing director to the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor).
Katjimune urges SME rescue plan
Lawmaker Maximalliant Katjimune of the Popular Democratic Movement said around 70% of small and medium enterprises are estimated to fail almost immediately upon commencement of operations.
Something for everyone in Shiimi’s N$100b budget
Finance and Public Enterprises Minister Iipumbu Shiimi stunned friends and foe yesterday when he unveiled a N$100.1 billion national budget. The budget represents an increase of 12.4% from the revised estimates of the preceding year.
Tax relief crucial for lower earners – analysts
As finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi prepares to table the 2024/25 budget in the National Assembly today, analysts have called for tax exemption for lower-income groups and general tax relief.