insert_link Business / Economics 2024 Producer Price Index Update Reveals Mixed Sectoral Trends The Producer Price Index has been rebased to 2022, offering more accurate insights into the nation's economic trends. The new reference period, set for June , highlights a shift in price movements across sectors, with mining showing growth year-on-year, but a slight quarterly contraction. Meanwhile, manufacturing saw modest price reductions overall, though dairy and fish processing experienced notable increases. The updated PPI will provide businesses and policymakers with a clearer […] todayNovember 22, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics NBL Promotes Zero-Tolerance for Drinking and Driving During the Festive Season Namibia Breweries Limited is reinforcing its commitment to road safety this festive season with a zero-tolerance stance on drinking and driving. Partnering with road safety stakeholders, NBL aims to promote responsible consumption through its Festive Season Road Safety Campaign. The company has contributed N$200,000 to support law enforcement and awareness efforts, including donations of reflector jackets for officers and a road safety radio show. NBL also encourages the use of […] todayNovember 22, 2024 18
insert_link Business / Economics Gondwana Collection Namibia Opens State-of-the-Art Facility at Hosea Kutako Airport Gondwana Collection Namibia has unveiled its new Namibia2Go facility at Hosea Kutako International Airport, aiming to enhance travel experiences in the country. The state-of-the-art car rental hub combines innovative design with Namibia’s cultural and natural influences. The facility offers 24-hour personalized support and seamless integration with tour operators, ensuring a smooth experience for travelers. Namibia2Go represents the start of a larger journey to inspire and empower visitors, according to […] todayNovember 22, 2024 14
Business / Economics Expert Highlights Namibia-China Partnership for Economic Growth Josef K. Sheehama, nominated by the China Embassy in Namibia, attended a seminar on Chinese Modernization and African Development in Anhui, China. He business expert Namibia’s potential for food security and discussed the growing China-Namibia partnership in renewable energy and digital connectivity. todayNovember 22, 2024 16
insert_link Business / Economics ACFE Launches Namibian Chapter to Combat Fraud and Corruption The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners has launched a Namibian chapter to enhance efforts against fraud and corruption. The chapter will train and certify professionals to combat these crimes. The event focused on trends and challenges in fraud prevention. We spoke to Eugenia Pyntikova, senior counsel at ACFE US. todayNovember 22, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia Education Transformation Gains Momentum with Reform Strategy Implementation The Education, Arts, and Culture ministry has unveiled its 7-year Implementation Plan for the Education Reform Strategy. The plan follows recommendations from the 2022 National Conference on Education, Arts, and Culture, aiming to address systemic challenges in the sector. Key objectives include infrastructure upgrades, curriculum modernization, and digital learning expansion to enhance equitable access. The ministry also emphasizes professionalizing teaching to improve the quality of education across all levels. todayNovember 22, 2024 8
insert_link Business / Economics Production sector experiences slight price decrease The Namibia Statistics Agency has released the Producer Price Index for the third quarter of 2024, showing a slight decrease in production prices both quarter on quarter and year on year. This suggests a small contraction in the overall production sector. NSA spokesperson Mirjam Shihepo has the details. todayNovember 21, 2024 28
insert_link Namibia Labour Statistics exclusion raises questions The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) is expected to release its Labour Statistics on 29 January 2025. However, the agency has come under fire for excluding unemployment figures and the Labour Force Survey from its 2023 Census Report, sparking concerns over transparency and accountability. Youth, who form a significant portion of Namibia's 1.4 million voters, are particularly impacted. According to an Afrobarometer survey, unemployment stands at 43% overall, with youth unemployment […] todayNovember 21, 2024 23
insert_link Nam Elections 2024 SADC Observers Launch Mission for Namibia Elections The SADC Electoral Observation Mission to Namibia's Presidential and National Assembly elections has been officially launched in Windhoek. Addressing the ceremony, Hon. Anne Semamba Makinda, the SEOM Head, highlighted the mission's commitment to promoting democratic principles and peaceful elections. Observers from eight SADC member states will be deployed across Namibia's 14 regions to monitor the November 27 polls. The mission will evaluate the process against SADC's revised electoral principles and […] todayNovember 21, 2024 6