insert_link Business / Economics 27 February-6 March 2025 Weekly Economics Wrap: Insights from Global to Local Markets Offshore Ecosystem and the Risks of Overexploitation U.S.-based marine scientist, Dr. Vincent Pieribone, has sounded the alarm over the increasing risk of pollution and overexploitation of Namibia's offshore ecosystem. The marine expert raised concerns that ongoing activities such as oil and gas exploration, fishing, and diamond mining threaten the delicate marine environment. Dr. Pieribone warned that these industries, while economically beneficial, could lead to irreversible damage to the country’s rich […] today6 March, 2025 23
insert_link Namibia NEFF’s Iipumbu Urges Lawmakers to Fast-Track Key Bills With Parliament’s term ending on March 21, NEFF deputy leader and MP Kalimbo Iipumbu has warned that lawmakers have limited time to finalize and debate critical legislation. This report was compiled by Envaalde Matheus for One Africa TV’s NewsOnOne. today6 February, 2025 37
insert_link Namibia Absence Of Lawmakers Criticized as Midterm Budget Review Postponed Again Disappointment was expressed by Parliamentarians over lawmakers' repeated failure to attend the midterm budget review, which has now been postponed for the second time. Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi stated that while budget allocations will remain the same, resources will be redirected to ministries facing urgent needs. Manuel Ngaringombe from the Popular Democratic Movement: From the Landless People's Movement, Lifalaza Robert-Prince Simataa: today30 October, 2024 43
insert_link Local SPEAKER HON. PROF. PETER H. KATJAVIVI TO VISIT CUBA ON BILATERAL PARLIAMENTARY MISSION Havana, Cuba – 19 October 2024 – The Speaker of the National Assembly, Hon. Prof. Peter H. Katjavivi, has arrived in Cuba, leading a multi-party parliamentary delegation on a week-long official visit from 20 to 26 October 2024. Upon his arrival, Hon. Prof. Katjavivi was received by Ana María Mari Machado, Vice President of the National Assembly of the People’s Power of Cuba. This visit, at the invitation of H.E. […] today21 October, 2024 15
insert_link 2 Namibia Job Amupanda from Affirmative Repositioning provides insights into Namibia’s unemployment situation The GOOD Party, led by secretary-general Brett Herron, emphasizes the need for tangible solutions over well-intended yet hollow plans in President Ramaphosa's State of the Nation address. Herron highlights the insufficient redress for historical social and economic exclusion. Meanwhile, Namibia's rising unemployment rate, projected at 57.79% this year, remains conspicuously absent from parliamentary discussions. Job Amupanda from Affirmative Repositioning provides insights into Namibia's unemployment situation. today9 February, 2024 31 2