Alweendo warns against overreliance on oil for economic growth
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Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo underscored the importance of not identifying the oil and gas industry as the sole driver of economic transformation or job creation.
Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo underscored the importance of not identifying the oil and gas industry as the sole driver of economic transformation or job creation.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music, NASCAM, Albert Nicanor, has issued a warning against broadcasters that fail to pay their royalties.
The society is currently working on renegotiating standardized licenses for all broadcasters.
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) and the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) will strengthen regulatory cooperation following the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding aimed at enhancing collaboration in regulating the telecommunications and financial sectors.
Speakers at the launch of the gender and law report expressed the view that parliamentarians are either unaware of or forget key details in the constitution related to their responsibilities and decision-making, especially in regard to human rights, including those of the LGBTQ+ community.
Bank of Namibia Governor, Johannes ǃGawaxab, has urged banks to follow requirements and develop effective responses to cyberattacks or hacks.
While outlining the central bank's preparedness for such incidents, ǃGawaxab emphasised that these attacks are inevitable.
The repo rate has reduced by 25 basis points to seven percent.
The challenges of food insecurity and limited economic opportunities have prompted some residents of Kalkrand to explore their own sustainable solutions that can both nourish and empower them.
The Maltahöhe village council is pleased with several developments that have occurred over the past four years.
Chairperson Hannah Swartbooi says this marks a significant milestone as they continue to push for town status.
Residents of Maltahöhe in the Hardap Region have been urged to come up with ways to generate income rather than relying on government aid or resorting to criminal activities.
In Namibia's rural communities, where access to essential services remain limited, the upcoming elections represent a crucial opportunity to determine their future.
For years, residents of Aranos have felt the weight of neglect and underdevelopment, despite the country's visible progress in other areas.