insert_link Namibia IPPR investigates election year budgets in quarterly economic review The Quarterly Economic Review by the Institute for Public Policy Research has investigated whether the government has engaged in overspending related to elections since independence. The review examines budgets during election years, including the 2024/2025 budget, which was introduced ahead of the national elections on 27 November 2024. IPPR Executive Director, Graham Hopwood. The report also includes the usual quarter summary, news highlights, key economic variables, and data trends. https://ippr.org.na/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Namibia-QER-Q1-2024-1.pdf […] todayMay 14, 2024 36
insert_link Namibia Namfisa to host 2024 Sub-Saharan insurance regulators Namibia will host insurance regulators from across Africa for the 2024 International Association of Insurance Supervisors Sub-Saharan Regional Seminar, to be held in Windhoek from 27 to 31 May 2024. With the overarching goal of advancing sustainability, inclusivity, and resilience in the insurance industry, the seminar will focus on capacity building and will also delve into various gaps that hinder the progress and sustainability of the insurance industry. These include […] todayMay 14, 2024 37
insert_link Business / Economics Namport sets new cargo record The Namibian Ports Authority has set a new record, handling 8 million tonnes of cargo in the fiscal year ending 31 March 2024, marking a 4% increase from the previous year. Major exports include, bulk salt saw a growth of 10%, copper concentrate 12%, bagged salt 1%, frozen fish 29%, manganese ore 15.7%, zinc/lead concentrates 2.9% and marble 41%. The Corporate Communications Manager at Namport, Taná Pesat explains. With regards […] todayMay 14, 2024 32
insert_link Namibia MTC Dome and University of Pretoria’s Department of Physiology Forge Neuroscience Research Partnership The MTC Dome and the Department of Physiology at the University of Pretoria's Faculty of Health Sciences have formalized a collaboration focused on enhancing neuroscience research. With a recently signed memorandum of understanding, the partnership aims to merge the expertise and resources of both institutions to investigate the intersection of high-performance sport and neuroscience. Fanus Engelbrecht, CEO of MTC Dome, highlighted that the primary goal of this collaboration is to […] todayMay 14, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia MP Advocates Removal of Veterinary Cordon Fence to Boost Livestock Market Access Parliamentarian, Natangwe Ithete is pushing for the removal of the veterinary cordon fence , commonly known as the red line, to ensure fair access to a viable livestock market for farmers north of the barrier. The red line, established in 1896, acts as a pest-exclusion barrier, aiming to prevent the spread of diseases like foot and mouth. Ithete emphasized that his stance reflects the collective view of all members of […] todayMay 14, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Swapo Party President Acknowledges Mistake in 2019 Elections Swapo Party President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah admitted a lapse in judgment during the 2019 elections, citing the current National Assembly's lack of productivity due to Swapo's minority representation. She criticized the assembly's atmosphere of insults and chaos, emphasizing the need for a majority to effectively govern. With Swapo holding the most seats but not a majority, Nandi-Ndaitwah urged for stronger support to the party and emphasized the importance of voter registration […] todayMay 14, 2024 33
insert_link Namibia Justice ministry to host regional workshop on “Enhancing Equal Access to Legal Aid in Criminal Justice Systems” Cabinet has approved the Justice ministry's plan to host a Regional Workshop, together with the U.N Office on Drugs and Crime, focusing on improving equal access to legal aid in criminal justice systems for Southern African States. The workshop aims to share successful national-level projects and experiences regarding legal aid for indigent litigants. Edmund //Khoaseb of the ministry. todayMay 14, 2024 29
insert_link Namibia Political Analyst Wade Henckert Emphasizes Socio-Economic Issues’ Influence on Namibian Voter Behavior Wade Henckert, a political analyst, highlighted the significant role of socio-economic concerns in molding voter behavior in Namibia. He stressed the profound impact of these issues on electoral decisions adding this. todayMay 14, 2024 51
insert_link Namibia Home Affairs Ministry Tackles Challenges, Focuses on Service Innovation Dr. Albert Kawana, the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, acknowledges the numerous challenges his ministry faces due to its size. Nevertheless, he emphasizes their commitment to enhancing and innovating service delivery within the ministry. todayMay 14, 2024 138