Twenty-one workers from the maintenance section in the directorate of water supply and sanitation coordination of the agriculture ministry in Zambezi region say they have been sitting under the trees doing nothing for over a year while job cards pile up.
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Geingob calls for end to GBV
President Hage Geingob has once again urged all Namibians to redouble efforts to end violence against women and girls, and to build a safe Namibian house, free of violence and crimes against women and girls.
1 000 children flock to soup kitchen …as Five Rand Camp poverty levels escalate
The plight of orphans and vulnerable children, particularly in the Five Rand Camp informal settlement near Okahandja, is appalling.
Opinion -Africa’s food security calls for action
The African continent stands at a crossroads, with the World Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) estimating that over 278 million people in Africa or 20% suffer from chronic hunger.
Opinion – Digital nomad visas vital for local economy
With Covid-19 facilitating a mass shift towards remote work, the digital nomad phenomenon is set for continued expansion in the coming years, as businesses offload expensive office space, and employers and employees alike become more accustomed to working remotely.
Decarbonising operations is not a nice-to-have
This month’s COP27 is a stark reminder for the aviation industry of the responsibility they have to take – faster action against our changing climate.
Local contractors once again excluded – CIF
Just as Conrad Lutombi’s shift from CEO of the Roads Authority (RA) to CEO of the City of Windhoek was confirmed, Namibia’s road construction sector was dealt yet another blow.
Guidelines to boost profitability in informal sector
Operational Guidelines for Code of Conduct for the informal sector were introduced this week after being drafted by the Namibia Informal Sector Organisation (NISO).
Embracing technology to bridge the digital divide…an exclusive interview with Kehad Snydewel, MD of Green Enterprise Sol
Green Enterprise Solutions (Pty) Ltd was founded in 2010 as a wholly-owned Namibian company, providing information and communication technology (ICT) services to corporate Namibia.
Major opportunities from free trade…business sector urged to capitalise
Namibia believes and anticipates significant opportunities will emanate from the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which in turn will lead to the positive transformation of many economies on the continent.








