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Stefanus Nashama Young political figures from across Namibia, known for their vigorous engagement with the government and their influence on policy during President Hage Geingob’s tenure, have momentarily set aside their differences to honour his legacy. Prominent among them are Job Amupanda, leader of the Affirmative Repositioning (AR) movement; Michael Amushelelo, a noted social activist with the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEEF); Ally Angula, who has declared her independent presidential candidacy for the 2024 elections; Inna Hengari, a lawmaker from the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM); and Kadhila Amoomo, a prominent lawyer. Despite their frequent criticism of President Geingob’s policies, particularly…

Martin Endjala While paying tribute to President Hage Geingob, the Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) stressed the significant advancements made in the tourism industry and conservation sectors under his leadership. Acknowledging the vital contribution of tourism to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), President Geingob was praised for his dedication to ensuring the safety and security of tourists, a factor deemed essential for the industry's growth and sustainability. Nelson Ashipala, the Corporate Communications Manager at NWR, commended the former President's visionary leadership, which has had a lasting impact on Namibia's conservation and tourism landscape. "Dr. Geingob's legacy in promoting growth, sustainability, and…

Niël Terblanché By investing in a comprehensive statistical framework, Namibia is setting a precedent for how data can be leveraged to enhance agricultural productivity, environmental sustainability, and economic growth, ensuring the sector's resilience and competitiveness on both a regional and global scale. In an ambitious move to revolutionize its agricultural sector, Namibia has placed a solid emphasis on the role of accurate statistics to empower farming communities and ensure sustainable growth. A recent workshop, jointly hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA), stressed the critical importance of comprehensive data…

Martin Endjala In a significant boost to higher education support in Namibia, the Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC), the country's leading mobile telecommunications operator, has announced a commitment of N$1.5 million towards student bursaries. This initiative is set to alleviate the financial challenges faced by 12 deserving students, who were awarded these bursaries in Windhoek yesterday. The bursary recipients include a mix of six external students and six internal MTC ambassadors, all pursuing their higher education at local institutions. Among the external beneficiaries are Anna Mary Ashipala, a 3rd-year law student at the University of Namibia (UNAM); Erkki Shilumbu and Willryna…

Niël Terblanché The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) is intensifying its efforts to engage with both new and existing stakeholders in a move that emphasizes its commitment to fostering economic growth and development in Namibia. As part of its strategic initiative, the NCCI Secretariat is actively exploring potential areas of collaboration that promise mutual benefits and enhanced partnerships across various sectors. In a significant step towards realizing this goal, the NCCI recently convened a meeting with Sepo Haihambo, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of First National Bank’s Commercial Banking. This engagement, held at the NCCI Head…

Kaipaherue Kandjii The country’s anti-graft watchdog is probing a raft of corruption, nepotism and abuse of power allegations against Namibia University of Science and Technology’s (NUST) vice-chancellor Erold Naomab. Naomab faces a myriad of alleged crimes during his stint which amongst others include, nepotism, corruption and abuse of credit cards entrusted to him by his employer, NUST. The Chief Public Relations Officer of the Anti-Corruption Commission, Josephina Nghituwamata, confirmed that an investigation into Naomab’s conduct is underway, but refused to shed light on its status. “The ACC is investigating Erold Naomab, vice chancellor of the Namibia University of Science and…