Author: Maihapa Ndjavera (Maihapa Ndjavera )

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. 

Namibia and the European Union (EU) are soon expected to ink a memorandum of understanding that eyes building strategic and sustainable mineral and green hydrogen value chains.

Energy minister Tom Alweendo last week again admitted that government is gravely concerned about Namibia’s increasing fuel price.

The accessibility to decent housing improves people’s lives and mental health, while also creating a conducive environment for communities to thrive in. In this vein, the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) yesterday housed 40 families in Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa region. The 40 houses were constructed through partnerships between NHE, the private sector and the Otjiwarongo municipality.

The uranium exploration saga in the Omaheke and Hardap regions has been dealt a decisive blow after water minister Calle Schlettwein this week said no mineral exploration drilling and in-situ leaching activities shall occur in any aquifer.