Despite projections indicating a deceleration in inflation from an average of 5.9% in 2023 to 4.9% in 2024, stock brokerage Simonis Storm (SS) has stated it is crucial to recognise a recent inflationary reduction does not necessarily imply tangible economic benefits.
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Nida’s white elephants worry MPs
Lack of foresight, poor implementation, weak policies, and poor coordination are among the reasons why the government’s agro-processing projects have become white elephants.
Gobabis’ municipal stench
Gobabis residents, especially those living at the vast Epako location and surrounding areas, are dismayed by the rubbish-ridden streets, a situation they fear is fast becoming a health hazard.
Kavango San decry ineffective food programme
The Kavango West leadership says the marginalised community's food programme is not achieving its intended purpose, a situation that has left many starving.
Rundu discards woodcarvers’ N$1.4m land claim
The Rundu town council has thrown claims that it sidelined woodcarvers’ application to purchase a piece of land they have been operating on for over 30 years, out of the window.
Geingos to focus on pending tasks
Former First Lady Monica Geingos has said she will be focusing on finalising outstanding advocacy commitments with her return to office after three months of mourning her husband, the late president Hage Geingob, who died on 4 February 2024.
Namibia lacks midwifery curriculum
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)’s representative Ericka Goldson says among the 20 reporting countries, Namibia and Comoros lack a national curriculum for midwifery education.
Govt approves Oranjemund’s housing scheme
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has approved the low-cost housing scheme for the Oranjemund Town Council’s 56 houses set to be constructed in phase one.
NAB to build houses at border post
The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) is set to tighten its presence and efficiency at the Trans-Kalahari Border Post in the Omaheke region, through the construction of staff houses, which will see them operating 24 hours a day.
Nkurenkuru expo gala dinner held
A gala dinner held on Saturday raised over N$200 000 for the Nkurenkuru Expo.