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WINDHOEK - The Namibian unemployment rate has been on the rise in recent years. Based on the Labour Survey Report of 2018, the unemployment rate stood at 33.4 percent in 2018, while the youth unemployment rate for persons aged between 19 and 34 stands at 44 percent.

WINDHOEK – The local mining sector has the potential to contribute more to the country’s socio-economic development if government can address all policy and regulatory

Mobile Money is described as mobile payments system based on accounts held by a mobile operator and is accessible from subscribers of mobile phones. Cash is converted into electronic value and vice versa and this mainly happens at

Standard Bank Namibia is excited to collaborate with our clients in the vibrant uranium sector. Over the medium to long term, the uranium sector in Namibia is expected to not only contribute towards the country achieving its socio-economic

WINDHOEK – It is unrealistic for investors in the mining sector to expect no change in policy or legislation during the duration of their investment, as some of these sectoral investments can be as long as 30 years. 

WINDHOEK – The Council of Architects and Quantity Surveyors as well as the Namibia Institute of Architects have wholeheartedly welcomed the recent graduation of the first two Master of Architecture degree holders at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust).

WINDHOEK - One thing that cannot be ignored is the impact that social media has on an individual’s travel decisions.

WINDHOEK - The FirstRand Namibia Foundation Trust has handed over an amount of N$40 000 towards the Adonai Trust in Lüderitz. Rolandi Meyer, FNB Namibia’s Lüderitz Branch Administrator expressed her delight with the donation to be used towards financial literacy training for offenders from the Lüderitz and Keetmanshoop correctional services. 

WINDHOEK – Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, yesterday revealed that some foreign investors in the mining industry view the issue of local mine ownership as an irritant or as something that can be wished away. However, Alweendo cautioned that this is a fallacy and a mistaken view. 

In previous columns I have written about the Fourth Industrial Revolution and I will continue to do so, as I believe it provides the solution to uplift Namibia and Africa as a continent. We can fully embrace new technology, innovations, cloud