UNVEILING THE FISCAL LANDSCAPE OF NAMIBIA
Economic Pulse Namibia’s annual budgetary process is a crucial aspect of the country’s economic planning and fiscal management. In previous years, the government has presented comprehensive budgets aimed at addressing key national priorities, fostering economic growth and ensuring the wellbeing of its citizens. This year, the Namibian FY2024/25 budget is anchored on three policy pillars: […]
CONNECTING SOUTHERN AFRICA TO THE REST OF THE WORLD
OMAKE MOMENT with the Namibia Trade Network Have you ever wondered how all the products end up on the store shelves we visit? It’s a bit like raising a child – it takes community effort. Similarly, moving goods to and from Namibia involves multiple communities and leaders working together to manage the transportation routes across […]
EMPOWERING NAMIBIA’S FUTURE
Debmarine Namibia’s 2024 Bursary Awards Spark Brilliance in Education and Beyond Bursaries are an important component of widening participation in higher education. Debmarine Namibia, through its commitment to education, capacity and skills development, is empowering Namibia’s future leaders. The recipients of the Debmarine Namibia bursaries for the 2024 academic year were recently announced, once again […]
NAMIBIA TRAINS 2000 ENTREPRENEURS UNDER EMPRETEC
Article by: Business Express EMPRETEC Namibia which first trained entrepreneurs on 16 October 2019 has now trained close to 2000 entrepreneurs of which about 30% were vulnerable categories, Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu has said. EMPRETEC Namibia, is a collaboration between the Ministry and UNDP Namibia with the aim to train MSMEs and larger […]
SCHOOL OF VET MEDICINE
Omake Moment – March 2024 You may be surprised to learn that the work that veterinarians do affects us all, and this has nothing to do with whether you are a pet owner or not. Due to the interconnectedness of the health of animals, people and the environment, veterinarians play a critical role in environmental […]
ECONOMIC PROGRESS UNDER NAMIBIA’S LATE PRESIDENT
Economic Pulse – March 2024 His Excellency Dr Hage Geingob embarked on his presidency in 2015 amidst a wave of public support, having secured 86% of the presidential vote in 2014. However, with Geingob’s inauguration as the third president of Namibia, he inherited an overheated economy rapidly running out of steam. While Namibia had been […]
THE MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITY OF LENDERS & BORROWERS
29/02/2024 DBN Executive for Marketing and Corporate Communication, Jerome Mutumba, talks about the mutual responsibilities of lending and borrowing In the wake of the repeated calls for write-offs of loan repayments for small and medium enterprises issued with the purpose of enhancing Namibia’s development, economic activity and prosperity, Development bank of Namibia (DBN) Executive for […]
IRDNC: LEADING THE WAY IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
01 March 2024 By Daniel Munyanya, Final Year Student, University of Namibia Introduction: Empowering Communities for Sustainable Futures Nestled within Namibia’s communal lands lies a beacon of hope for both people and wildlife: The Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC). As a final year student at the University of Namibia, my internship journey with […]
UNVEILING HEALTH BEYOND HORIZONS
Dr MacQ’s revolutionary medical excellence In the vast expanse of remote environments or amidst the hustle of a traveller’s journey, ensuring access to quality healthcare can be a daunting challenge. Dr MacQ, a trailblazer in remote medical solutions, rises to the occasion, delivering tailored healthcare solutions for diverse sectors, including tourism, mining, exploration, remote farming […]
NAVIGATING 2024
Global economic normalisation, electoral crossroads, and Namibia’s path to recovery With 2024 well underway, now seems to be an opportune time to look at what the year is expected to have in store in terms of the larger global economic outlook and what it means for Namibia. Looking at current forecasts for the year, it […]