Lahja Nashuuta Resettled farmers in the Otjozondjupa, Omaheke, Kunene and Erongo regions are calling for an increase in funding from Agribank. They claim that the current funding arrangement of N$200 000 for resettled farmers is insufficient to expand their agricultural operations. Additionally, the farmers in the four regions are demanding a more comprehensive support. This includes improved access to financial...
Timbo is new people relations manager at Letshego
Letshego Holdings Namibia has appointed Lizl Timbo as the new manager of people relations. In her role, she is expected to work closely with Letshego’s head of people and culture to execute strategic initiatives. With 14 years of experience in human resources, Timbo is passionate about creating a thriving human-centric work environment. She anchors her work ethic in the leadership...
Paratus strengthens through connectivity
In Namibia, Paratus has a long-standing partnership with Eduvision, a project dedicated to advancing digital learning in rural schools. For more than six years, Paratus has provided Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellite equipment, infrastructure and technical support to empower more than12 000 learners and 471 teachers in schools – from junior primary to senior secondary schools throughout the entire Namibia. Eduvision...
Market panic deepens as Trump sticks to tariffs
PARIS – A global stock market rout deepened yesterday, with Hong Kong crashing as US president Donald Trump stood firm on tariffs despite fears that his trade war could spark a recession. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index sank 13.2%, its biggest drop since the 1997 Asian financial crisis, while Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 fell an eye-watering 7.8%. Countries mostly have been...
Hyphen roadshows to empower businesses
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy’s recently-launched Local Content Roadshows (LCRs) aim to share the initial results of a baseline study investigating potential local content opportunities for Namibian businesses to participate in the Hyphen project. Hyphen has launched roadshows with the Namibia Investment Promotion Development Board (NIPDB) and the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI). The LCR is part of Hyphen’s commitment...
GIPF reports financial growth
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has reaffirmed its financial strength, reporting an 11% growth in its asset value, which now stands at a robust N$167 billion. The announcement was made during the launch of its 2024 Integrated Annual Report (IAR) in the capital this week. Speaking at the launch, the entity’s Chief Executive Officer and Principal Officer Martin Inkumbi...
Amushelelo’s case stuck in starting blocks
Iuze Mukube The contempt of court application by Namibian Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo against social activist Michael Amushelelo failed to proceed beyond the initial stages. Amushelelo yesterday informed Judge Anne-Doris Hans-Kaumbi of his intention to file a recusal application, aimed at her removal from the matter, which delayed the matter. Shikongo is suing Amushelelo for violations of a court...
Genocide talks to resume … NNN encapsulates oil, land, unemployment, corruption
President Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah hopes to resume the final round of genocide negotiations with the new German administration, headed by chancellor-elect Friedrich Merz. Nandi-Ndaitwah made these remarks during an interview with Al Jazeera, in which she addressed critical issues facing the country and pointed out her commitment to equitable development and national unity over the weekend. She touched on the...
Govt prioritises malaria intervention
Katima Mulilo – Health and Social Services minister Dr Esperance Luvindao has confirmed the deployment of 165 health workers. These include doctors and support staff from across the country to assist with the escalating malaria outbreak in the Zambezi region. Speaking during the World Health Day commemoration in Katima Mulilo yesterday, the minister stressed the need to maintain uninterrupted health...
Namibia’s roads network faces acid test
Chelva Wells Half of Namibia’s roads have exceeded their intended lifespan, the Roads Authority (RA) has reported. Recent rains have further weakened the roads network, leading to closures and detours in various regions. The collapse of the Aris River Bridge on the B1 between Windhoek and Rehoboth in March prompted the construction of a temporary bypass at the cost of...