Finance and Public Enterprises Minister Iipumbu Shiimi says the projected economic recovery is not expected to address pervasive and entrenched national challenges. Tabling the national budget, Shiimi said it is therefore urgent that Namibia’s economy be diversified. With the domestic economic outlook having improved significantly, gross domestic product growth was estimated at 5.6% in 2023, […]
Finance and Public Enterprises Minister Iipumbu Shiimi tabled a N$100.1 billion national budget in the National Assembly this afternoon. This is the first time Namibia’s national budget exceeds the N$100 billion mark. Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi tabled his fifth full budget under the theme, ‘Continuing the Legacy of His Excellency, President Hage G. Geingob, by […]
Some residents of Hakahana Informal Settlement are angry with Octagon Construction, claiming that their properties were damaged during a flood that occurred because of stormwater pipes that were obstructed, allowing water to enter their homes. The company was contracted to expand the Eneas Peter Nanyemba Road, previously known as Monte Christo Road. The community is […]
Namibia’s civil society actors joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Non-Governmental Organisations Day. The day is set aside to recognise, celebrate, and honour the contributions and impact civil society organisations have in societies. Non-governmental organisations work independently of governments and are usually nonprofit entities. They play a crucial role in addressing social […]
Some self-funded students at UNAM’s Rundu Campus say they don’t have money to pay for registration fees and are asking for the fees to be waived. UNAM says waiving fees won’t be possible, especially since self-funded students countrywide owe the university over N$356 million. These are some of the self-funded students at UNAM’s Rundu Campus. Frans […]
The highly anticipated Over-the-Top (OTT) Streaming Platforms and Content Management Summit is taking place in Cape Town, South Africa. The summit is a gathering of industry leaders, experts, and innovators who promise to delve into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities within the rapidly evolving landscape of OTT streaming platforms and content management. The President […]
The late President Hage G. Geingob was an established politician of international stature. This was evident during his memorial and funeral ceremony, where close to 20 heads of state and a large number of international delegations from across the globe attended. The late Geingob believed in international coordination and multilateralism, and he was hailed by […]
A representative of King Charles III of the United Kingdom, Princess Anne, was among the people from around the world who attended the funeral service of the late President Hage Geingob. Princess Anne visited Casa Rosalia to personally offer her condolences to the former first family and sign the Book of Condolence. The Deputy Secretary-General […]
The Ministry of Education has been called upon to benchmark its education curriculum against that of the private school system. Some MPs in the National Assembly hold the view that private schools consistently outperform government schools. Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Hidipo Hamata tabled a motion in the National Assembly that seeks urgent and immediate […]
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Maximalliant Katjimune has called for an investigation into the challenges faced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Namibia, emphasising the critical role the sector plays in the nation’s economy. Katjimune said the SME sector accounts for 90% of enterprises worldwide, employing 50% of the global workforce and contributing 40% […]
