Census report to guide policy and development

Census report to guide policy and development

The Namibia Statistics Agency has officially launched the main report of the 2023 Census, providing an in-depth view of the country's population demographics, housing conditions, and essential statistical indicators. This comprehensive release will support informed decision-making for policies and resource allocation across various sectors. Speaking at the launch event, Ndiyakupi Nghituwamhata, Chairperson of the Statistics Board Committee, highlighted the importance of the report in driving evidence-based policy. […]

October 30, 2024 29

Environment

Agriculture Minister supports Bank of Namibia’s drought relief policy

The Bank of Namibia has introduced a financial relief policy for farmers affected by ongoing drought, which includes loan restructuring, debt moratoriums, and emergency funding at preferential terms. Agriculture Minister Calle Schlettwein expressed support for the policy in an interview with Future Media, emphasising the need for financial products tailored to the agricultural sector's unique challenges. Minister Schlettwein, discussing Namibia's response to climate change, further highlighted the importance […]

October 29, 2024 13

Entertainment

SA’s Home Affairs Ministry addresses immigration violations

South Africa’s Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has confirmed the cancellation of documents belonging to Chidimma Adetshina's mother. Schreiber told the SABC that Adetshina, now Miss Universe Nigeria, is not guilty of immigration violations, as she was an infant. Adetshina withdrew from the Miss SA pageant amid scrutiny over her citizenship.

October 24, 2024 44

Namibia

Nuclear science conference begins in Swakopmund

The 2nd Nuclear Science and Technology Conference is underway in Swakopmund. The conference brings together policymakers, scientists, experts, and nuclear industry players to explore the potential of nuclear science. Health Minister, Kalumbi Shangula.

October 24, 2024 32

South Africa

SA’s Kganyago praises late Mboweni’s policy contributions

South Africa’s Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago has praised former Finance Minister Tito Mboweni for his contribution to policy-making. Mboweni, who was the first black central bank governor of South Africa, died over the weekend after a short illness and served as the Reserve Bank governor between 1999 and 2009. He gained a reputation for being principled and ready to debate issues openly. More recently, as finance minister […]

October 15, 2024 26

Namibia

UNAM education conference underway in Windhoek

The University of Namibia education conference is underway in Windhoek. The conference serves as a platform for educators, researchers, policymakers, and education stakeholders to explore the avenues and possibilities of promoting innovative skills-based education in the 21st century. The Deputy Executive Director of the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, Edda Bohn.

September 18, 2024 17

Namibia

Finance Ministry calls for employee PAYE refunds after tax changes

The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises has instructed employers to reimburse employees once the new statutory tax rates are gazetted, according to a media release issued on Saturday. The Ministry's spokesperson, Wilson Shikoto, explains. Cirrus Capital economist Robert McGregor said that the amendment will provide consumers with additional relief over and above the 25 basis points repo rate reduction seen last month. Meanwhile, business owner […]

September 16, 2024 110

South Africa

Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech to parliament listed South Africa’s old problems – but no new solutions

By Vinothan Naidoo, University of Cape Town South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s opening of parliament speech successfully captured the spirit of a diverse and cohesive multi-party government ready to get down to work. But it failed to tell South Africans how the new dispensation will do things differently, and better. In the May 2024 national and provincial elections, Ramaphosa’s African National Congress party received just […]

July 22, 2024 13

Africa

South Africa’s conservation model: why expanding the use of biodiversity to generate money is a good idea

By Hayley Clements, Stellenbosch University; Alta De Vos, Stellenbosch University, and Matthew Child, University of Pretoria South Africa’s government is calling for public comments on an updated version of its existing biodiversity economy plan. The National Biodiversity Economy Strategy aims to conserve biodiversity while also contributing to job creation and economic growth. It proposes to do this by promoting sustainable use of the country’s natural resources. The strategy […]

April 8, 2024 22