insert_link Business / Economics Report Targets Growth in Informal Economy A new report launched in Windhoek aims to enhance understanding of the informal economy and support inclusive growth. The Diagnostic Report on Informality, developed by the Bank of Namibia with government ministries and the UN, highlights key challenges and policy solutions for a sector that sustains most citizens, particularly women and youth. Dr Michael Humavindu is the Chairperson of the National Working Group on Informality and Executive Director in the […] today12 November, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia Women in Finance & Insurance Summit 2025 champions gender diversity, inclusion, and equality The 4th Namibia Women in Finance and Insurance Summit convened in Windhoek, drawing leading female professionals to discuss innovation, legacy-building, and the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in promoting inclusive growth. The summit, which focused on the impact of digital transformation in the finance and insurance sectors, emphasized the need to empower women by providing them with access to financial tools, leadership opportunities, and decision-making roles. CEO Sisedi Investment […] today16 May, 2025
insert_link Dr. Sam Nujoma Marina Matundu Reflects on Nujoma’s Vision for Women Leaders Former Namibia Broadcasting Corporation senior producer Marina Matundu spoke with One Africa TV NewsOnOne’s Ketemba Tjipepa about the late Founding President, Dr. Samuel Daniel Shafiishuna Nujoma. She shared that Nujoma firmly believed in the potential of women and envisioned a future where they would lead Namibia. today27 February, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Women in Mining Admit To Facing Ongoing Challenges Women in mining continue to grapple with significant challenges, such as limited access to funding, leadership opportunities, and resources, according to Zenzi /Awases, The President of WOmen In Mining Namibia. Speaking to NewsOnOne during the ongoing Mining Indaba in South Africa, /Awases highlighted these issues, which persist amid the four-day event focused on "Future-Proofing African Mining." today6 February, 2025
insert_link Local Empowering Women Micro-Entrepreneurs through Digital Literacy: HP-GSB Completes Successful Training Programme Last week, the Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business (HP-GSB), in partnership with the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare (MGEPESW), successfully concluded a four-day Digital Literacy Training Programme for women micro-entrepreneurs. The training, held in the Khomas Region, is part of the EntreprenHer Programme, an initiative focused on fostering the growth of women-owned businesses through essential skills development. The programme is a component of Phase […] today12 November, 2024
insert_link Africa Madagascar’s ancient baobab forests are being restored by communities – with a little help from AI By Seheno Andriantsaralaza, Université d’Antananarivo Six of the world’s eight baobab species are indigenous to Madagascar, where the distinctive trees with giant trunks have historically grown in huge forests. But these forests are threatened by slash-and-burn agriculture – 4,000 hectares of baobab forest in Madagascar are destroyed every year. Baobab trees can live for 1,000 years and one hectare of land can support eight […] today13 May, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Narendra Modi’s economy isn’t booming for India’s unemployed youth. So, why is his party favoured to win another election? By Ian Hall, Griffith University India will soon hold the biggest election ever conducted, starting on April 19 and running through early June. Almost 950 million registered voters will be able to cast ballots to elect the 543 members of the Lok Sabha, the lower house of parliament. The result is not a foregone conclusion, but most analysts expect Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to win another […] today18 March, 2024
insert_link Namibia //Kharas Governor Advocates for Women’s Empowerment and Equality Aletha Frederick, //Kharas Governor, emphasized the importance of women seizing opportunities to uphold gender equality during the belated commemoration of International Women’s Day at Aussenkehr. Held under the theme ‘Invest in women, accelerate progress,’ Frederick urged ministries, agencies, and the private sector to prioritize ongoing capacity building for women. Highlighting the significance of women's involvement in the fourth industrial revolution, which encompasses technology, Frederick stressed the necessity for equal empowerment […] today18 March, 2024
insert_link Africa Africa’s renewable energy sector is shattering gender norms By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Africa's fast-evolving renewable energy landscape is catalysing a shift in gender dynamics, with more women seizing employment opportunities than in the traditional energy sector, according to a new report. According to the report, “more women are assuming positions as business creators, energy producers, distributors, and service providers,” challenging longstanding gender norms prevalent in the energy industry. The report, “Empowering Women in Clean […] today8 March, 2024
