NANGULA Uaandja, the CEO of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, says the 2024/25 budget represents a pivotal move in sculpting a thriving Namibian economy and reaffirming the government’s commitment to inclusive prosperity.
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Opinion – Communities, nations share a common destiny
South African author Charles Bosman, renowned for his heartbreaking portrayals of life in the rural areas of South Africa, relates a tale of “Unto Dust”, in which an African and an Afrikaner man are killed in a skirmish during the peak of wars between the Afrikaners and Africans.
Opinion – Why job satisfaction in universities is at its lowest ebb
The issue of job satisfaction in higher education institutions has been dire, judging from the negative results of studies that have been carried out globally.
Opinion – Honouring media’s dedication during mourning period
As the country reflects on the recent passing of our beloved Hageba, better known as Mr Omake, I personally want to extend my sincere profound gratitude to all the unsung heroes and heroines in the media industry specifically journalists who for the last 21 days worked tirelessly to cover and report on the untimely passing of our beloved president Hage Geingob, and made sure we were all informed.
Opinion – An educationist par excellence
ON Sunday, 25 February 2024, Namibia and the rest of the continent bade farewell to one of its most illustrious, industrious and committed African liberation struggle cadres, President Hage Gottfried Geingob who died after succumbing to cancer soon after returning from treatment in the United States of America.
Know your civil servant – Stephanus, the empathetic private secretary
One glance at Serinna Stephanus presents an enigmatic yet extroverted individual, a fascinating sight.
On the spot – Avoiding past mistakes
Last month, deputy governor of the Bank of Namibia Ebson Uanguta was seconded as interim managing director to the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor).
Party funding: ECN’s Achilles’ heel
The Electoral Commission of Namibia said for the institution to hold political parties accountable, the Electoral Act needs to be amended to give it the requisite powers.
Kavango West disowns mattress saga
The Kavango East Regional Council has distanced itself from a controversial tender which saw the education ministry splash N$528 000 for the procurement of 240 mattresses for a school in the region.