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30 January-6 February 2025 Weekly Economics Wrap: Tourism, Telecommunications, and Global Economic Trends

The local hospitality industry in Namibia is undergoing a significant shift as several major hotels transition from fixed rates to dynamic pricing. This move, influenced by international trends and increasing operational costs, has raised concerns about the impact on domestic tourism, already facing economic challenges. A recent survey by The Brief revealed that fluctuating rates could affect local tourism, making it difficult for many Namibians to access affordable accommodations. This […]

today6 February, 2025

Namibia

Deputy Prime Minister warns of collective failure on SDGs

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, and Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the collective failure to invest in the Sustainable Development Goals, is having a negative impact on developing nations' economic growth. Nampa reports that while speaking at the Group of 77 plus China's third South Summit in Kampala, she referenced the UN SDG Report 2023, which reveals very little progress on over half of the SDG targets and […]

today23 January, 2024