The Gobabis Vocational Training Centre (GVTC) Acting Manager Albius Muchali maintained that empowering youth with hands-on skills will lay a formidable foundation for their future. Muchali made this remark at the 1st ever Gobabis Vocational Training Centre, trainee fashion show. Muchali said there is a need to change the mindset of young people towards vocational […]
The newly inaugurated Oukaume Fishing Trawler is set to provide 1,100 jobs to the locals. The Oukaume Vessel was acquired in September this year with an investment of N$100 million. Speaking at the event was the Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Derek Klazen, highlighting the contribution of the fishing sector to job creation and […]
Small and medium enterprises are among the most important contributors to the Namibian economy; however, they are faced with many challenges when pursuing cross-border trade. This was revealed in an interview with the Director of SME’s Compete, Danny Meyer, on nbc’s Good Morning Namibia show. Namibia has a small domestic market of 3 million people, […]
Central Bank Governors recently met in Windhoek for a quarterly meeting aimed at addressing pressing regional and economic issues to reinforce collaboration within the Common Monetary Area. The Common Monetary Area Central Bank Governors held a meeting in Namibia to strengthen economic resilience and integration and further find common ground on matters of the economy. […]
The Christian Welfare Organisation hosted a pre-Christmas lunch for the elderly at Rehoboth. Over a hundred elderly people, as well as members of the Christian Welfare Organisation and the Prime Minister, attended the event that takes place on an annual basis. It was a special occasion for the elderly, as they were not only given […]
The OvaZemba youth held a demonstration in Windhoek to express disappointment in the government for not considering their community’s application for recognition as a traditional authority. Youth members in the OvaZemba community handed over a petition stating that they don’t want to fall under the jurisdiction of the Uukolonkadhi Traditional Authority. The Minister of Urban […]
The Universal Basic Income Grant Coalition is demanding that every citizen below the age of 60 be entitled to a monthly grant of N$500, as opposed to the government’s conditional grant. This was revealed at a meeting of the coalition in the capital. The rally aimed to inform the public about why a Basic Income […]
The Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme says the plan is to create jobs that are sustainable and diverse within the renewable energy industry. Job creation and other benefits that Namibia stands to accrue from its renewable energy industry were underscored during an economic outlook session of the Green Hydrogen Programme. The session assessed the socio-economic benefits […]
Tsumkwe Constituency continues to face logistical challenges due to poor road conditions and limited transport infrastructure, affecting the economic growth and business operations in the area. nbc News Senior Reporter Emil Seibeb sat down with Constituency Councillor Johannes Hausiku, who said there is a need for government intervention. Tsumkwe boasts breathtaking scenery, and the land […]
1,000 polling officials are receiving training at Katima Mulilo as part of the preparations for the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly Elections. The officials, drawn from the region’s eight constituencies, are being taken through all the voting processes, including handling, filling, and processing of voter cards and vote counting. ECN Electoral Officer for Zambezi Region, […]
