The Government Institutions Pension Fund’s (GIPF)’s long-term investment target is slightly above salary inflation. By exceeding this return target the fund’s returns over the last 10 years, up to February 2023, have been 10.1% relative to its target of 9.9%.
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Editorial – Youth apathy benefits no one
Two political parties this past week highlighted the importance they place on the rather large youth vote for next year’s elections.
On the spot – Amutenya climbs the political ladder
Willem Amutenya has been making waves in the political scene in recent times, with many pundits considering him one of Namibia’s fastest rising politicians. New Era’s Aletta Shikololo sat down with the 35-year-old Amutenya to discuss his political journey, pertinent youth issues, and his vision for the future.
B2Gold melts down, announces retrenchments
B2Gold Namibia, which over the past few months had battled worker unrest and uncertainty over the future of the Otjikoto Mine due to its limited gold resource, will commence with a phased mine closure process.
Progress made towards universal healthcare
Namibia has come a long way in its efforts to provide access to quality health services for all and is currently one of the few African countries that allocate at least 15% of its budget to the health sector.
Icelanders’ Fishrot extradition hits a snag
Namibian authorities cannot request for the extradition of Icelandic companies’ executives, alleged to have bribed incarcerated politicians and business people to gain access to Namibia’s fishing quotas, when investigations have not yet been finalised.
Teenage cattle herder on the run
A teenage cattle herder is on the run after allegedly accidentally shooting a man at Zigizi village in Kavango West on Wednesday.
Mega drug dealers’ appeal bid fails
The duo incarcerated for dealing in cocaine with a street market value of N$206 million have lost their chance to petition the Supreme Court over their conviction.
Meatco kuna pumbwa yimaliwa yokusika ko N$80 yonomiliyuna kuruganesa katomeno komoRundu
meatco mugendesi kurona pamberewa Mwilima Mushokabanji, katente asi kampani zaMeatco kuna hepa yimaliwa yokusika ko N$80 miliyun yiwize pangenderera yipo evango eli lyaRundu lyokatomeno likare talirugana.
Pirates’ no-show leaves NPFL in catch-22…public, media still in the dark
Despite numerous attempts to get clarity from the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) director Mabos Vries on Orlando Pirates’ failure to pitch up for last weekend’s match against Life Fighters, New Era Sport has now established that there is more to the saga than meets the eye.









