insert_link Namibia Iipumbu commends Germany for supporting the growth of small enterprises The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade has received equipment worth N.dollars 3.5 million from the German government through its development and cooperation agency, GIZ, aimed at supporting small business activities. These include eight vehicles and industrial machinery, including an industrial rotary cutter, dye sublimation printer, industrial iron and 3D printers. The donation also included laptops, printers, office chairs, laser printers and colour printers. Industrialisation and trade minister, Lucia Iipumbu, […] todayDecember 14, 2023 14
insert_link Namibia Women should not be spectators but real actors in economy: Ndjaleka !Nami#Nus Constituency Councillor, Susan Ndjaleka has urged women and girls in her constituency to fully participate in the development of the oil, gas and green hydrogen industries that are set to take off in the constituency. She said women and girls should receive fair recognition in all economic programmes and projects that will be implemented in these industries. Ndjaleka who was speaking at the commemoration of International Human Rights Day […] todayDecember 12, 2023 9
insert_link Local Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) Appoints Nicky Katapa Mutenda as Chief Financial Officer The Bank announces the appointment of Nicky Katapa Mutenda as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with effect from December 18, 2023, for a period of 5 years. Nicky’ appointment follows a meticulous selection process conducted by a panel of six distinguished individuals drawn from the DBN Board and by external experts. Commenting on Nicky’ appointment, John Steytler, DBN CEO, expressed unwavering confidence in Nicky as a capable candidate with […] todayNovember 30, 2023 42
insert_link Namibia Nedbank fuels scientific education with N$450,000 donation to UNAM / AMT mobile planetarium Addressing educational disparities in Namibia, particularly in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), Nedbank Namibia has made a substantial contribution of four hundred and fifty thousand Namibia dollars (N$450,000) to the University of Namibia (UNAM) / AMT Mobile Planetarium. The handover ceremony took place at the UNAM premises on 23 November 2023. The initiative aims to enhance the accessibility and quality of science education, especially in remote […] todayNovember 27, 2023 66
insert_link Environment An Overview: Impact of rural urban migration on agriculture By: Erastus Ngaruka, Technical Advisor: Livestock and Rangeland Management Rural-urban migration refers to the movement of people from rural to urban areas, or simply from villages to towns or cities. This migration is triggered by several socioeconomic factors, such as employment, business, education, and health, among others. In Namibia, the phenomenon is particularly conspicuous, as evidenced by the influx of people from rural to urban areas in recent years in […] todayNovember 15, 2023 11
insert_link Africa Guyana Deserves to Develop its Oil and Gas, and so does Africa At a time when both African and Caribbean nations are making great strides towards developing recently discovered oil and gas reserves, countries whose development was driven by hydrocarbons are accelerating efforts to transition to a renewable energy future. This transition has seen wealthy nations establish a ‘green agenda,’ one which does not take into consideration Africa’s economic needs. The African Energy Chamber (www.EnergyChamber.org), therefore, strongly calls for an end to […] todayNovember 2, 2023 4
insert_link Business / Economics An Opportunity to Deepen Trade and Investment between the United States and Namibia By US Ambassador, Randy Berry “The United States is all in on Africa.” President Biden affirmed during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit last December. The future is Africa. On example is its youthful population: The median age on the continent is nineteen. By 2050, one in four people in the world will be in Africa. The United States wants them to be healthy and wealthy. What happens in Africa will affect […] todayNovember 1, 2023 10