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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Namibia

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Namibia records 16.3 percent export earnings

      The Namibia Statistics Agency has just released the Namibia Mer-chandise Trade Statics for April 2024. Namibia’s export earnings recorded an increase of 16.3 percent from N$8.2 billion recorded in March 2024. The import bill for the month under review decreased by 1.3 percent from N$12.8 billion recorded during the preceding month, translating into a trade deficit of N$3.1 billion when com-pared to N$4.6 billion recorded in March […]

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Namibians urged to register to vote

    The Electoral Commission of Namibia is urging all eligible Na-mibians to register to vote in November's elections as voter reg-istration started yesterday. ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka says the turnout was good on the first day.    

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African Insurance Organization’s 50th Conference in Namibia Pivots Focus to Climate Change Financing

      Namibia is hosting the 50th Conference and Annual General As-sembly of the African Insurance Organisation (AIO), which focuses on the insurance industry’s financial contribution to climate change catastrophes. According to Sanlam Namibia Holdings Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Tertius Stears, the conference seeks to promote insurance education that is relevant to African markets, specifically the financing of climate risks, agriculture and the devel-opment of sustainable businesses across […]

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National Youth Council Launches NextGen Facility to Empower Youth Entrepreneurs

National Youth Council has introduced the NextGen Facility Incubation programme to aid young entrepreneurs with loans between N$50,000 and N$100,000 as reported by The Brief. This initiative targets key sectors like sustainable agriculture, tourism, renewable energy, and natural resource management. Acting Director, Sircca Nghitila noted that the programme aims to support 20 to 30 entrepreneurs annually across all 14 regions of Namibia, ensuring fair access. Additionally, the facility will offer […]

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Tourism Board Proposes African Visa System to Boost Continental Travel and Tourism

The Namibia Tourism Board has proposed an African visa system similar to the Schengen visa to streamline continental travel and boost tourism. In report carried by The Brief, Acting CEO, Bonnie Mbidzo emphasized the need for seamless movement for both African and European travelers and the necessity of infrastructure development to support this initiative. The proposal aligns with commitments by officials from the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area to expand the […]

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The basics drought planning

          By Erastus Ngaruka, Technical Advisor: Livestock & Rangeland Management       The agricultural sector is fundamental to the sustenance of livelihoods in Namibia, however, it faces several challenges associated with climate change. The effects of climate change are evident as Namibian farmers have endured recurring unfavorable rainfall seasons that present distinct conditions or events such as floods, drought, pest and disease outbreaks amongst others. […]

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INTERVIEW: Landless People’s Movement Applauds ECN Decision Granting Access to Political Parties

  In a recent development hailed as a significant step forward in democratic participation, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has responded positively to a request from the Landless People's Movement (LPM) to grant political parties access to the registration process. Ivan Skrywer, representing the LPM, expressed his enthusiasm for this decision and outlined its implications in a recent statement. Skrywer commended the ECN for its responsiveness, emphasizing that such […]

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Airlines’ Profit Projections Improve for 2024

The International Air Transport Association has upgraded its profitability forecasts for airlines in 2024, surpassing its June and December 2023 projections. Despite this positive outlook, the global airline industry still struggles to achieve returns above the cost of capital. Net profits are expected to rise to $30.5 billion in 2024. IATA's Public and Media Relations Advisor, Linden Birns.  

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