Martin Endjala Omake Charity Board Chairperson, Eddy Kgobetsi, says that Namibians need to create a culture of self-sufficiency to navigate the scourge of the inflation rate. He was responding to the current repo rate which stands at 7.75 percent, and it is anticipated to remain unchanged, following South African Reserve Bank (SARB) decision to maintain...
September 20, 2024
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Namibia solar PV production could contribute N$37bn to GDP, create 22k jobs
Namibia’s local solar photovoltaic (PV) cell production and module assembly could generate 22,000 jobs and contribute a N$37-billion boost to the country’s GDP by 2050, global consultancy firm McKinsey & Company has forecast. The McKinsey & Company’s study, conducted as part of Namibia’s green manufacturing strategy, highlights the importance of embracing local production to drive...
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New parties and alliances will create a wider field during elections – Windhoek Observer
Niël Terblanché The upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections are shaping up to be the most fiercely contested in Namibia’s history. With the introduction of new political entities and the resurgence of smaller parties since the last general elections in 2019, the political landscape is brimming with anticipation and strategic alliances. The ruling Swapo Party,...
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Artists to create funding entity
Various musicians are currently brainstorming the creation of an entity to assist musicians financially. This comes after veteran producer Elvo Diergaardt recently publicly called for financial assistance to pay his rent. Speaking to unWrap.online Joseph Tuhafeni, better known as Jossy Joss, said the idea was birthed after one of Namibia’s best producers, sound engineers and...
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Swakopmund is on a mission to create more jobs – Windhoek Observer
Niël Terblanché In a proactive step towards economic development, the Swakopmund Municipality has launched a campaign focused on increasing employment opportunities, particularly for the youth and other vulnerable groups. Mayor Dina Namubes recently made courtesy visits to the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare and the Langer Heinrich offices in Swakopmund to foster job creation...
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Green Hydrogen related industries to create 26 000 jobs by 2030, N$24bn in value
Namibia aims to create 26,000 jobs in the green industrial sector by 2030, as the government identifies eight companies as part of the Green Industrialisation Agenda. Industries identified include solar panel and wind turbine assembly, critical raw minerals value addition, synthetic fuel production, and hot briquetted iron production, with early estimates noting that these industries...
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‘It’s unfair to ask graduates to create jobs’
The founder and rector of Triumphant College, Geoffrey Kiangi, says it is unfair to expect graduates to embark on entrepreneurial ventures immediately after completing their studies. Kiangi made these remarks last week at the college’s curriculum and course offerings review workshop in Windhoek. He said entrepreneurship requires substantial resources for one to create a sustainable...
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BPKH Selects WadzPay’s Unique Blockchain-Based Pilgrim Program to Create Cashless Journey for Indonesia’s Hajj and Umrah Pilgrims
Signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with WadzPay to onboard world’s first cross-border private blockchain tokenization solution BPKH SELECTS WADZPAY’S UNIQUE BLOCKCHAIN-BASED PILGRIM PROGRAM TO CREATE CASHLESS JOURNEY FOR INDONESIA’S HAJJ AND UMRAH PILGRIMS Signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with WadzPay to onboard world’s first cross-border private blockchain tokenization solution PADANG, Indonesia, Nov. 20, 2023 (GLOBE...
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Henley & Partners and Insignia Join Forces to Create Unique Membership Offering for Global Citizens
LONDON, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Henley & Partners, the ‘firm of global citizens’ and leader in residence and citizenship advisory, has partnered with the leading ultra-luxury lifestyle management and card services group, Insignia, to create a distinctive and exclusive membership offering. Henley Global Citizens is a bespoke ‘by invitation only’ service designed to...