Lahja Nashuuta Namibiab ǀAwa!namn ǀHûs ge mā-amsa tamase gere ǁamaxūhe ǀhubuǀhubusenxōn hîa N$49.3 miljuns ǁkhāsiba !khōǂgā hâna ge ūǀhana. Nēs ge !Khanni tsî Hôasoreb 2023ǁî kurib dis !nâ !hūb a ǂhabase ge ǀawa!amn xa gere dīhe ǁnāǂamdi !nâ ge ǂoaxa. ǀAwa!namn di danab, Joseph Shikongob ge ǁnā !gôaga ge ǂan!gâ, Hoa !Hūbaisi Tsēs ǀHubuǀhubusenxūn hîǀhurus !oagu hâs tsēdīs hîa 26...
AquaNam redefines sustainable agriculture
Monika Amunyela A new chapter in climate-smart agriculture and youth empowerment was marked with the launch of AquaNam, a branch of the Impact Tank Group. The recent launch of AquaNam brought together stakeholders, farmers, financial partners, and innovators to showcase Namibia’s growing hydroponic and aquaponic farming ecosystems. It was also an opportunity to highlight the country’s transformative potential for national food...
Farmers’ Kraal with Erastus Ngaruka – Basic considerations for the dry season
Many farming areas in Namibia have received significantly more rain in comparison to the previous season, recording above-average volumes. Moreover, rangeland productivity has improved in some areas, although the quality of the grazing materials is still not at its finest. Albeit livestock body conditions remain high (fat conditions). Furthermore, it should be noted that the quantity and quality of the...
Bank Windhoek offers business banking masterclass
Bank Windhoek is offering a Business Banking Masterclass series, with the tagline ‘Where Business Makes Sense’. The initiative is a ten-video educational programme designed to equip individuals, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as corporate customers with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in today’s complex financial landscape and refresh their business knowledge. The masterclass series commenced yesterday....
Opinion – Updating retirement annuity beneficiaries protects your legacy
In the sphere of financial planning, few actions are as straightforward yet significant as routinely updating the beneficiaries of your retirement annuity (RA). This simple step ensures that your hard-earned assets are distributed in line with your wishes, offering peace of mind for you and security for your loved ones. Beneficiaries matter Life is ever-changing and marked by key milestones...
GIPF’s pension backed home loan ready for implementation
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is ready to implement the much anticipated and fund-initiated Pension Backed Home Loan Scheme (PBHLS) following the public announcement by finance minister Ericah Shafudah. “The GIPF has been proactively seized with this matter since 2016 when the Board of Trustees approved a proposal to amend its rules to allow for a pension-backed home loan...
Bank Windhoek implements value-based fee structure …aims to maintain real value amid challenging environment
Bank Windhoek has implemented a revised banking fee structure, effective today, which responds to ongoing economic uncertainty and a projected inflation rate of 4.5%. The moderate fee adjustment aims to maintain real value and service quality amid a challenging operating environment. Bank Windhoek is committed to supporting its customers through transparent and accessible banking solutions. This adjustment has been carefully...
Ngurare enters Meatco’s kraal
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has written to the Ministry of Finance to demand answers on the reported 400 missing cattle from the troubled Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco). The Premier’s missive through the Secretary to Cabinet, Emilia Mkusa, was directed to the executive director of the finance ministry, Michael Humavindu, who was given until last week Wednesday, to provide a...
Namibia ships 45 000 tonnes of salt
WALVIS BAY – Namibia made history yesterday afternoon when the country shipped its first consignment of goods – 45 000 tonnes of salt destined for Nigeria. This happened under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. The Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, described it as a defining moment in Namibia’s economic journey and Africa’s integration dream....
NNN pushes for Kunene dam
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appealed to Egypt to support Namibia’s bold plan to transform Kunene region into a national powerhouse for food and livestock production, starting with the construction of a new dam. Speaking during a courtesy meeting with Egypt’s ambassador to Namibia, Wael Lofty Batea at State House, the president said Namibia prioritises food security and regional development, and...