Minister of Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development Tjekero Tweya calls on policymakers to change some of the harsh laws that prevent the youth from succeeding in business ventures such as investments. Tweya was speaking at the launch of Toivo Logistics company on Friday in the capital.
Some women in Windhoek continue to make a living from selling dry grass to sustain their families. Due to the prevailing drought, one would expect their businesses to boom, but this is not the case as customers continue to negotiate for prices lower than offered.
The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) believes equal distribution of land is the only way to improve the current state of the economy. Addressing a media conference at Rehoboth the party’s Member of Parliament (MP) Vipuakuje Muharukua says the land should be delivered without favouritism, prejudice or based on tribal lines. The PDM MP accused the […]
The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) shop at Katima Mulilo has generated more than N$1 million since it opened its doors in March this year.
The 12th African Games are scheduled to take place in Rabat, Morocco from the 19th to the 31st of August 2019. This was announced at a press conference at the Namibia Sports Commission’s offices in Windhoek on Monday. Approximately 81 athletes and 34 officials – including technical support – are expected to be leaving Namibia […]
The Brave Warriors Squad got an official send-off from the Namibia Sports Commission on Monday, ahead of their 2020 African Nations Championship match against Comoros on Friday. Namibia will once again have to pass the first hurdle of their two legged qualifier against Comoros Island in their quest to qualify for the 2020 African Nations […]
The effects of development challenges such as drought, corruption and unemployment among the youth were among the issues raised by the residents of Omuthiya in Oshikoto during President Hage Geingob’s town hall meeting there. The town hall meeting served as a report-back on the implementation of government programmes.
Most shelters meant for victims of gender-based violence (GBV) remain closed due to budget cuts. This is contained in the report of the National Council’s Women’s Caucus.
More still needs to be done to fully exploit trade and investment potential offered by Namibia and Zimbabwe. This was said by the Executive Director in the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation Selma Ashipala-Musavyi at the opening of the Namibia-Zimbabwe Joint Commission of Cooperation meeting of senior officials in Windhoek.
About N$2,5million has been pledged so far towards the hosting of the Namibia Economic Growth Summit, scheduled for the end of this month. The High-Level Panel on the Namibian Economy hopes to receive an additional N$300 000 from potential sympathisers by next week. Seven hundred delegates are expected to attend the summit, which seeks to […]
