Author: Maihapa Ndjavera (Maihapa Ndjavera )

In a quest to fight the escalating housing backlog in Namibia, a much-awaited housing project in the leafy suburb of Auasblick is on track after being launched on Friday.

Mines minister Tom Alweendo emphasised that Namibia’s inability to monetise resources forces the country to depend on foreign investors who have the requisite know-how and financial resources to develop the mining sector.

President Hage Geingob yesterday walked out of the Bank of Namibia (BoN) with the unpleasant truth that the country and the world are going through a difficult economic situation. 

Low wages at security companies have been a thorn in the side of the industry for many years, and have continuously resulted in labour disputes for many companies. 

There is nothing more heartfelt than putting a smile on a child’s face – or in this case, restoring that smile.

A leading private sector development specialist from the World Bank, Ganesh Rasagam, said creating jobs for youth is the main challenge in southern Africa.

Following the devastating socio-economic impact of Covid-19 and a stagnant economy, President Hage Geingob said the observation of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is an appropriate occasion to reflect on and renew government commitments in the fight against poverty.

Namibia Security Guard and Watchmen’s Union has threatened that its members will embark on a strike later this month. 

Labour minister Utoni Nujoma said it’s high time trade unions start instilling a notion of productive mindsets in their members.

As the basic cost of living continues to increase unabated, Khomas is considered the region in the country where consumers feel the pinch of escalating prices the most.