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Distance to markets a major challenge for Namibian businesses
The distance to markets has been replaced by demand for goods and services as one of the main challenges Namibian businesses face in the current economic climate. Other obstacles to doing business in the country consist of access to and cost of finance, as well as cost of utilities.
Namibia’s investment focuses on vulnerable
In line with Namibia’s economic diplomacy, the country continues to promote mutually beneficial bilateral relations to achieve its overarching socio-economic developmental objectives.
RFA pushes for toll roads …needs to make up for N$1.8 billion gap in road maintenance
The Road Fund Administration (RFA) projects it will require about N$4.3 billion per annum to rehabilitate Namibian roads. The administration currently collects only about N$2.5 billion per annum from road users, which translates into a shortfall of N$1.8 billion.
Opinion – Issues and concerns in development economics
Today, development economics occupies a central place in the teaching of economics in many universities, and indeed, as Thirlwall (1994) rather succinctly puts it, no self-respecting economics faculty is without a development economics programme.
Opinion – DA’s request to FBI an insult to SA law enforcement
Soliciting the assistance of an outside law enforcement agency does not sit well with me at all.
Opinion – Namibia teaching Botswana the sanctity of life by deeds
This article is a commentary on two Botswana citizens, who recently jumped the border into Namibia.
Opinion – Geingob’s legacy hallmarks gain global momentum
It is perhaps the appropriate timeline for our President to focus his attention on the legacy he will leave behind beyond 21 March 2025 when he leaves office.
Opinion – Revolutionising the minds of the oppressed
Frantz Fanon (originally from Martinique Island and later settled in Algeria) believed that violent revolution was the only means of ending colonial repression and cultural trauma in the Third World.
Opinion – Local is lekker … encourage local investors
Economic processes impact the lives and livelihoods of people, who frequently have little or no voice.