SADC PRIORITISES LOCAL MANUFACTURING, EXPORTS
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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the SADC region has prioritised critical industrial sectors to curb heavy import reliance and maximise finished product exports.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the SADC region has prioritised critical industrial sectors to curb heavy import reliance and maximise finished product exports.
With the monetary policy announcement expected tomorrow, economist Rodney !Hoaeb hopes that the central bank will have consumers in mind, as the increment of the repo rate was already choking.
In an effort to ensure Namibian Micro-Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have access to trade, market and investment opportunities, the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy and the Namibia Trade Forum signed an agreement to make this vision a reality.
At 82 years old, Iiyambo Nashilundo from Windhoek's Goreangab residential area continues to earn an income through a skill he has practised for more than five decades.
Four hundred youths operating in oil and gas fields have benefitted from the PetroFund flagship programme.
The programme is aimed at imparting skills to Namibians to allow them to venture into the sector and not rely on international expertise.
Namibia's domestic borrowing strategy has come under scrutiny, with experts questioning whether it is a sustainable way to manage the country's debt.
One Economy Foundation faces financial constraints after a major donor withdrew, resulting in a reduction of employees from 37 to 25.
The founder of One Economy, Monica Geingos sat down with NBC's Reporter Hendrina Kanyolo to discuss the challenges faced by the non-profit organisation to stay afloat.
The Minister of Finance Erica Shafudah has welcomed Namibia's delisting from the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
Several stakeholders have joined forces to launch a drunk-driving assessment and law enforcement campaign starting in July.
The aim is to root out drunk driving, which has been identified as one of the main contributors to road crashes on Namibian roads.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah hailed the new Goreangab Mall as a major investment for the country and a step towards reversing the legacy of exclusion and bringing opportunities closer to the people.
The president made the remarks when she officially opened the newly constructed mall.