insert_link Opinion Pieces Reflections on the economic legacy of his excellency Dr. Hage G. Geingob By Josef Kefas Sheehama Today, Namibia mourns the loss of one of its most influential leaders. His Excellency Dr. Hage G. Geingob, Namibia's 3rd president, 04 February 2024 at the age of 82. It is fair that we revisit His Excellency Dr. Hage G Geingob role in the economic governance of Namibia, particularly, some of the economic policies and programmes that laid the foundation for the […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 11
insert_link World Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos are children; White House reacts Days after Alabama's Supreme Court ruled frozen embryos can be considered children under state law critics of the decision are speaking out. todayFebruary 21, 2024 27
insert_link South Africa Load shedding & Transnet caused huge losses – SA Budget 2024 National Treasury plans to draw down from a special R500bn account for the first time to reduce debt and associated servicing costs over the next three years, according to the 2024 budget delivered by the finance minister on Wednesday February 21 2024. todayFebruary 21, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Mathe sheds light on President Geingob’s burial Executive Director in the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology Audrin Mathe spoke to Fresh FM's NSK and Shai_Quan about President Geingob's burial arrangements. https://iono.fm/e/1408281 todayFebruary 21, 2024 16
insert_link Business / Economics N-Soft Spearheads Digital Sovereignty and Economic Intelligence with New Burundi Partnership N-Soft is set to revolutionize revenue mobilization in Burundi, a nation of just over 13 million people with a 4.0% growth rate, through the imminent deployment of the Gambling Management System (GMS), its disruptive governance solution for the gambling sector. Because of the lack of transparency in the industry, millions of dollars in revenue go unreported and untaxed every year. However, up until now, the national authorities have […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 14
insert_link Local Capricorn Group co-hosts national pre-budget public discussion The Capricorn Group, in collaboration with the Economic Association of Namibia, GIZ and the High Economic Intelligence (HEI) on 20 February 2024, hosted a lively national pre-budget public discussion ahead of Finance Minister Ipumbu Shiimi's tabling of the national budget in the National Assembly on 28 February 2024. Held under the theme: The National Budget in an Election Year: Fiscal Expansion and Strategic Priorities, the event received an overwhelming […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 10
Local City of Windhoek provides clarity and context in response to the New Era Newspaper Article titled “City is broke: Kandjeke”. The City of Windhoek (City) has noted with concern the article published in the New Era newspaper on 19th February 2024. While appreciating the media's role in keeping the public informed, we find the headline and context provided sensational and unfortunate since such selective journalistic exploits have the potential to cause unprovoked panic among the entire chain of our stakeholders and residents alike. It is crucial for journalists […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 16
insert_link Business / Economics Japan Airlines admits subsidiaries cheated on driving tests Japan's two biggest airlines admitted that subsidiaries allowed employees to cheat on written driving exams, according to a statement and local media, the latest embarrassing episode for the country's aviation sector. Japan Airlines (JAL) said that 11 employees from two of its subsidiaries "engaged in the malpractice of answering questions while looking at textbooks" between 2022 and 2024. Their driving permits have been returned to authorities, JAL said, […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 36
insert_link Business / Economics The essence of business transformation and strategy By Mignon du Preez, Group Marketing, Public Affairs and Sustainability Executive, Old Mutual Namibia Corporate transformation and strategy are more than simply buzzwords in the rapidly evolving corporate world; they are essential to long-term success. In addition to keeping up, those that understand the value of strategic planning and transformation also lead with an unwavering vision for greatness. Business transformation is a significant movement that fundamentally alters the […] todayFebruary 21, 2024 36