Every region in Namibia has a unique competitive advantage it can leverage to boost its economy, minister of industrialisation and trade Lucia Iipumbu said.
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Gov’t intervention crucial for swamped housing sector…as close to one million Namibians still live in shacks
With more than a quarter of all households in Namibia consisting of shacks and informal settlements which accommodate close to a million Namibians, the pressing demand for affordable housing presents both a challenge and an opportunity for the domestic construction industry.
Green hydrogen: Southern exclusion irks Kandjoze
Great progress has been made on various fronts of the country’s green hydrogen arena, but the incessant under-representation of Namibians from the Hardap and //Kharas regions remains a huge challenge, especially when it comes to scholarships.
Kandjeke tears into Kavango West’s shambolic financials
Auditor general Junias Kandjeke has given Kavango West a disclaimer audit opinion for failing to provide auditors with requisite documentation to support its expenditures.
PM: Corruption thrives on technology
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has chronicled Namibia’s fight against corruption and warned that new and evolving challenges are emerging, including the increasing use of technology in illegal schemes.
UPM, PDM parliamentary court clash today
The fight over parliamentary seats between the United People’s Movement and the Popular Democratic Movement has spilled over to the High Court.
Marginalised community reporting toolkit launched
The Namibia University of Science and Technology yesterday launched a draft toolkit on reporting on indigenous communities.
Alleged poaching soldiers denied bail
The Rundu Magistrate’s Court on Monday denied bail to three Namibian Defence Force soldiers for alleged poaching in the Mangetti National Park in the Kavango West region.
Kamanjab invites investments into infrastructure
The Kamanjab Village Council has urged potential investors to apply for land for residential and commercial use to help the council combat deprivation and generate jobs.
Ovambanderu office construction employs youth
The construction of the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority headquarters worth N$16 million, affectionately known as the Omimbonde Vitano office in Omaueuozonjanda, created employment for 17 youths in the Epukiro constituency.