Former fishermen Daniel Nailonga and Johny Nefungo, retrenched due to the Fishrot corruption scandal, shared how this crisis has severely impacted their lives.
They described feelings of division, poverty, loneliness, depression, homelessness, and high blood pressure.
The newly launched Sustainable Business Forum Namibia seeks to empower local businesses by enhancing their understanding of sustainable practices and identifying new market opportunities to boost profitability.
Mining remains one of the most challenging and hazardous industries, with workers facing risks that necessitate a strong regulatory framework for effective mitigation.
NamWater will invest over N$230 million to replace the 46-year-old Ogongo/Oshakati Pipeline.
Following a bidding process in January this year, three contractors have been selected to carry out the 53 kilometre project, which is divided into three sections.
The Green Hydrogen Commissioner, James Mnyupe, noted that the European Union's (EU) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism offers substantial opportunities for Namibia's green products, such as green iron and ammonia.
The Electricity Control Board's (ECB) decision to prohibit local authorities from blocking prepaid electricity meters over unpaid municipal services is now being challenged in court.
Namibia is well-positioned to capitalise on the European Union's regulatory frameworks to boost its global economic standing, particularly through initiatives such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, and the EU Deforestation Regulation.
Intra-African trade remains notably low, constituting only about 16 percent of the continent's total trade, which is significantly less than 40 percent in Asia and 60 percent in Europe.
Finance and Public Enterprises Minister, Iipumbu Shiimi, has called on institutions to submit their annual reports on time, as required by law.
Shiimi commended the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) on the punctual submission of its 2023/2024 annual report.
The Cuban Ambassador to Namibia, Sergio De La Uz, expressed anticipation that the UN General Assembly would once again vote overwhelmingly in favor of a resolution calling for an end to the US economic blockade against Cuba.
