Bank Windhoek has disbursed N$50 million since March 2023 to support the government’s Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Economic Recovery Loan Scheme launched in February. The news was shared on Tuesday, 9 May 2023 by Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Business Banking, Leon Koch, who encouraged eligible SMEs to approach the bank for assistance.
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Namibia and EU draw up roadmap for sustainability…as upcoming business forum aims to add value to raw materials
The European Union (EU) and Namibia are devising a strategic plan for the implementation of an agreement the two parties signed to detail a way forward for sustainable raw material value chains and renewable hydrogen. This is according to the EU ambassador to Namibia Sinikka Antila.
Breaking mental health stigma in Zimbabwe
Mental health is a critical component of overall health and well-being, yet it is often overlooked and underfunded in many countries around the world, including Zimbabwe.
Opinion | Mainstreaming child rights in climate adaptation policies
Given the interlinkages between climate change and poverty, measures to improve child well-being should take into account the impacts of climate change to ensure outcomes are sustainable.
Opinion | High unemployment affects the economy
As the world observes the 2023 May Day celebration, workers in Namibia are lamenting over unfair labour practices, like casualisation and non-payment of minimum wage by some employers- under the theme ‘Workers United in Ensuring Productivity for National Economic Growth and Guarding against Unfair Labour Practices in the World of Work’.
SADC urged to strengthen electoral laws
A meeting of the model laws oversight committee of the SADC Parliamentary Forum that took place in Johannesburg, South Africa on Monday called on SADC Member States to strengthen their electoral legal frameworks.
Ovitoto farmers benefit from goat scheme
Four communal farmers in the Ovitoto settlement in the Omatako constituency have received a great morale booster ahead of this year’s expected drought, when the Otjozondjupa Regional Council through the constituency office handed over 80 goats to the farmers.
PDM’s Eiman wants a chance
Popular Democratic Movement candidate for the upcoming Keetmanshoop Rural constituency by-election, Johannes Eiman said he is confident and capable to lead any community.
Villagers irked by hostel construction delay
In March last year, the directorate of education in Kavango West, through the regional council, awarded a tender to two contractors to build two new hostel blocks for Katji Na Katji Combined School in the Kavango West region.