More than 418 000 Namibians are employed in the informal business sector. This speaks volumes, as it is widely recognised that informal businesses, particularly in developing countries, are a catalyst for economic growth.
National
Slow economy concerns ECB
Although the Electricity Control Board (ECB)’s financial position remains relatively sound, the institution’s levy income continues to decrease due to a significant slowdown in economic activities. This deterioration of economic activities remains a concern for ECB revenue in the future.
Opinion – Life skills: A safe haven for teachers
It is vey surprising how teachers take non-promotional subjects for granted, especially Life Skills.
Opinion – The impact of FDI on economic growth
The statistical testing results showed that international trade has a positive impact on economic growth.
Judge calls witnesses in mega drug trial
Windhoek High Court Judge Orben Sibeya has decided to call two witnesses who made statements to the police days before the biggest drug bust in the history of Namibia at the port of Walvis Bay.
Curriculum: Educators must reach out to communities
Minister of education Anna Nghipondoka has urged education directors to begin conducting awareness meetings in their regions to clarify every aspect of the current curriculum.
Access to clean water every Namibian’s right
Whilst it is the government’s obligation to provide its citizens with clean water, accessing clean water for livelihoods continues to be a daunting challenge for many Namibians living in low-income communities and rural settings.
New cop hits ground running…Kamere calls for community engagement
There is a new sheriff in the village of Okondjatu, located approximately 190 kilometres northeast of Okahandja, in the vastly populated Otjozondjupa region.
Samora Machel residents allege tribalism …food distribution questioned
Residents of the Samora Machel constituency, who demonstrated at the constituency office in Wanaheda last month, alleging tribalism in distribution of food bank parcels, are still waiting for feedback from the authorities.
Conradie corruption trial resumes
The long-running trial of prominent Windhoek lawyer Dirk Conradie and his friend Sara Damases resumed this week in the Windhoek High Court before Judge Thomas Masuku after a hiatus of more than a year.









