The Agricultural Bank of Namibia has bemoaned the current high interest rate environment, stating that it is becoming increasingly difficult to source affordable capital to pass on to the agriculture sector at affordable rates.
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NSFAF wants additional N$400 million
The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund is eyeing a N$400 million increased budget, to N$2 billion, to cater for the expected increased number of applicants
during the 2023 academic year.
Likando wants more defence funding
National Council Swapo member John Likando has asked for more funding to address living conditions in military bases across the country.
Students blame dean for ‘failing’ them
Students at the University of Namibia (Unam) Jose Eduardo dos Santos, Engineering Campus, in Ongwediva, have expressed their frustration over their
dean, Petrina Johannes, who allegedly failed them.
Namwandi offers seed capital for graduates
The chancellor of the International University of Management professor David Namwandi strives to instil entrepreneurship among the youth by providing starting capital for graduates through his trust fund.
Former Canisianum learners give back
Former learners at Canisianum Roman Catholic High School have expressed their concern over the school’s performance in last year’s examinations.
Nampa, New Era marriage hangs in the balance
The proposed merger between the Namibia Press Agency and New Era Publication Corporation is still hanging in the balance, with no concrete paperwork done to set the unification process in motion.
Lawyers peeved by POCA training
The ongoing joint training of magistrates and prosecutors on the Prevention of Organised Crime Act, facilitated by the office of the prosecutor general, has ruffled the feathers of lawyers.
PG to defend Boulter’s indictment
The prosecutor general has indicated her intentions to defend her decision to indict British farmer Harvey Boulter for allegedly shooting and killing his farm manager in 2021.
No foul play suspected in two weekend deaths
The Namibian Police are investigating a case of unnatural death after a 77-year-old man died while walking home from a cuca shop. The incident is reported to have taken place on Saturday, at about 23h00, at Okashana kIitembu cuca shops in the Omuthiya area.







