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

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Local

Fostering Growth and Prosperity for Farmers in Challenging Times

  Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer for Retail Banking Services and Specialist Finance, James Chapman, stated that the livestock and meat industry experienced a notable uptick in marketing activities during the first quarter of 2024, particularly in the cattle sector, which recorded a remarkable growth rate of 47.9 percent. However, he highlighted that this growth faces challenges due to limited rainfall and high input costs affecting the sustainability of the agricultural […]

todayOctober 24, 2024 8

Business / Economics

Bank of Namibia Issues Warning on Fraudulent Investment Schemes

The Bank of Namibia has raised alarms about an increase in fraudulent investment schemes that falsely promise financial support for the nation’s development initiatives. These scams primarily target high-ranking government officials and traditional leaders, exploiting their reputations to gain credibility. The Bank has also observed that religious and traditional leaders are being approached to promote these deceptive schemes within their communities, further misleading the public. The regulator's Josefina Oskar:  

todayOctober 23, 2024 22

Africa

Faith Kipyegon is set to make Olympics history – what Kenya needs to do to keep producing athletes like her

      By Wycliffe W. Njororai Simiyu, Stephen F. Austin State University     Kenyan running star Faith Kipyegon is considered one of the greatest 1,500m athletes the world has ever seen. If she wins her third consecutive Olympic gold in Paris, she’ll become the first athlete in the history of the event to achieve this feat, male or female. She holds world records in the 1,500m and one-mile […]

todayJuly 25, 2024 10

Local

Namibia dairies implement supplementary winter levy to support dairy farmers amidst challenging conditions

      Recognizing the current trading environment and the considerable strain posed by the ongoing drought, Namibia Dairies remains committed to supporting their partners in the dairy industry to the best of their ability. Hence, Namibia Dairies has announced the implementation of a supplementary winter levy to support the dedicated dairy farming partners during the challenging winter season. Subject to all quality specifications being met, the winter levy of […]

todayJuly 12, 2024 11

Local

Partnering for prosperity: Nedbank Namibia’s commitment to strengthening Namibia’s agriculture sector

  Namibia's agricultural sector is a cornerstone of its economy, yet it faces a myriad of challenges that threaten its sustainability and growth. Agriculture contributes over 8% to Namibia’s gross domestic product (GDP), with about 70% of the population dependent on it for income and food security. Additionally, agriculture is the largest employer in the country, accounting for over a fifth of the local workforce. Despite its economic significance, the […]

todayJune 10, 2024 6

Local

Small businesses big impact: Boosting SMEs to drive economic growth

        In the face of a recovering economy, soaring inflation, and high interest rates, small business owners in Namibia are navigating challenging times. Now more than ever, supporting Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is imperative, given their significant contribution to the Namibian economy. It is estimated that there are over 40 000 SMEs in Namibia, supporting the livelihoods of more than 200 000 people and contributing approximately […]

todayMay 28, 2024 11

Africa

Women fishers in Makoko, Lagos’s ‘floating slum’, are struggling as breadwinners: education and funding would make a difference

Makoko women fish traders waiting to buy fish from fishermen. Yasuyoshi Chiba / AFP / Getty Images Ayodele Oloko, University of British Columbia Makoko, a coastal fishing community in Lagos, Nigeria, was established by fishermen in the 19th century. It is considered the world’s largest “floating slum”. There are conflicting figures about its population but it is home to about a million inhabitants living in poor and informal housing built […]

todayFebruary 7, 2024 8

Local

My Zone announces inaugural media roadshow

  Namibia Media Holdings' (NMH) youth brand, My Zone, is delighted to announce its collaboration with Standard Bank to orchestrate the inaugural media roadshow dedicated to the youth of Namibia. Scheduled to unfold in 11 towns from 29 January to 23 February, the Media Roadshow is set to embrace the theme: "Jammin’ Journalism, Rockin’ Ethics." The first session with Windhoek based schools took place at Academia Secondary School in Windhoek […]

todayJanuary 31, 2024 25

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