insert_link Business / Economics Old Mutual Foundation avails N$800 000 in seed capital funding for grassroots entrepreneurship The Old Mutual Foundation, in partnership with Basecamp and the Financial Literacy Initiative (FLI), has announced the 40 shortlisted candidates for the OM SEED Entrepreneurship Programme. This initiative aims to foster entrepreneurship, accelerate economic growth, and address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Namibia. This year, the program focuses on entrepreneurs in the Ohangwena, Oshikoto, Zambezi, and Kavango West regions. By 2025, OM SEED will have reached […] todayJune 10, 2024 33
insert_link Opinion Pieces The Winter Season and Poultry Diseases By Hanks Saisai, Technical Advisor: Crops & Poultry The transition from the warm summer months to the cold winter months has posed challenges for many poultry farmers in Namibia. Between May and September, farmers often encounter various health issues in their flocks. To reduce the risk of poultry deaths, farmers need to be aware of the following aspects. The change in weather conditions has a […] todayJune 10, 2024 14
insert_link Oshiwambo Ovafeekelwa veli 136 va mangwapo kopolifi, molwo oingangamwifi. Opolifi ya Namibia oyati oya tula mo ipandeko ova feekelwa veli 136 shinasha no ingangamwifi yo ngushu yo shimaliwa shee million 8 oku dja mu May. Oo eli omupopiliko wo polifi yo shilongo, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi mo mushangwa oo apitifila oikundaneki etitano okwati, ovanhu ve fike pe 127, ovo va ma ngwa ove li ova kwashiwana va Namibia, 3 ova kwa shiwana va Zimbabwe, 2 ova Zambia, 2 Angola, […] todayJune 10, 2024 8
insert_link 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 5
Namibia Namibian youth turn backs on political parties, survey reveals https://youtu.be/xWLE28d7Arw By Valeria Handobe Owner of Survey Warehouse Christie Keulder says that young Namibians are distancing themselves from political parties, with many stating that they no longer feel close to any party. This follows a survey conducted by Afrobarometer in March this year, which revealed that only 56% of young people voted during the 2019 national election. Afrobarometer is a pan-African non-partisan survey research network […] todayJune 7, 2024 11
insert_link 4 Namibia “We are undisturbed & undeterred with Seibeb’s resignation,” says Swartbooi https://youtu.be/aHz-wBccvH4 By Josia Shigwedha, via News on One Landless People’s Movement (LPM) leader, Bernadus Swartbooi, stated that the party remains undisturbed and completely at ease following the resignation of the party’s second-in-command, Henny Seibeb, and secretary-general, Edson Isaacks. In addition to Swartbooi's remarks, the party issued a statement on Wednesday morning indicating that they are celebrating the departure of the two members from the National Assembly as well as the party. When NewsOnOne asked how the departure would […] todayJune 6, 2024 15 4
insert_link Business / Economics Anti-Corruption Commission and Namibia Chamber of Commerce host seminar to promote integrity in business The Anti-Corruption Commission in collaboration with the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry held a private sector Ethical Behaviour in Business Seminar under the theme "Building a Culture of Integrity: Collaborative Solutions for a Corruption Free Sector”, with the aim to promote anti-corrupt practices, within the private sector. SME Compete Director, Danny Meyer, Speaks: todayJune 6, 2024 19
insert_link Local Amakali is Bank Windhoek’s new Head of Management Accounting On Wednesday, 5 June 2024, Bank Windhoek’s Chief Financial Officer, Zenaune Kamberipa, announced the appointment of Gideon Amakali as the Bank’s new Head of Management Accounting, effective 1 June 2024. “With his valuable experience in various industries, we are confident that Amakali will add further significant value to his new role and Bank Windhoek’s Finance Department,” said Kamberipa. Kamberipa said that in his new role, Amakali will manage […] todayJune 6, 2024 29
insert_link Namibia Namibia’s Rating Upgraded: Importance for the Country and Its People By Josef Kefas Sheehama Periodically, the Namibian government establishes policies to address the unstable state of the economy. Encouraging economic growth requires policymakers to put in place measures that support investment, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Therefore, the government can assist in fostering an environment that is conducive to business and promotes employment and economic growth. As an Independent Economic and Business Researcher, I therefore wholeheartedly commend the […] todayJune 6, 2024 16
