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Infrastructure, wealth delivery top MP’s concerns

1 week ago | neweralive.na | Edgar Brandt

When the recentl- tabled national budget is unpacked, it emerges that only 12% of the allocated funding directly goes into building the roads, schools, hospitals, water, electricity and rural infrastructure. These are items that Namibians need most, said Swapo parliamentarian Fenny Nanyeni.
Guards dismissed for demanding minimum wage … ‘approaching labour ministry is our biggest crime’

1 week ago | neweralive.na | Eveline De Klerk |Eveline de Klerk

SWAKOPMUND – Five security guards employed by the Big Five Security Services’ company in Swakopmund were served with retrenchment letters, days after seeking the labour ministry’s intervention. They wanted the ministry to compel their employer to enforce the new minimum wage for the security sector. Some earn as little as N$6.66 per hour.
Inside Meatco’s beef

1 week ago | neweralive.na | Otniel Hembapu

Once revered as the country’s premium beef-processing and marketing entity, the beleaguered Meat Corporation of Namibia is in a chokehold and facing a deepening crisis, industry experts opine. At full steam, Meatco is tasked with promoting and coordinating the interests of Namibian livestock producers and the beef sector. When viewed from either perspective, Meatco is on the brink of becoming “a delicacyfor stray dogs”, governance expert Sam Kauapirura asserted.
On the spot with Edgar Brandt - Laying the foundation for a key aviation hub

1 week ago | neweralive.na | Edgar Brandt

The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) recently scooped the prestigious Best Civil Aviation Authority award during Aviation Week Africa held in Livingstone, Zambia. The continental recognition celebrates outstanding performance, regulatory excellence and commitment to aviation safety and service delivery across Africa.
ReconAfrica drilling targets most attractive well yet

1 week ago | neweralive.na | Edgar Brandt
Mines, energy, industries strategise

1 week ago | neweralive.na | Eveline De Klerk |Eveline de Klerk

SWAKOPMUND – The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME) has embarked on a crucial four-day strategic retreat in Swakopmund. It is aimed at defining its direction for the next six years, and reinforcing its commitment to national development. The retreat is focused on crafting MIME’s 2025/26–2030/31 strategic plan and the annual plan for 2025/26, as well as performance agreements for senior leadership. These plans are expected to be finalised and submitted before 30 April.
Namibia imports apples worth over N$35 million

1 week ago | neweralive.na | Otniel Hembapu

Despite ongoing efforts by both government and individual farmers to set up local apple production chains, Namibia remains a net importer after the country imported apples worth over a whopping N$35 million during the final quarter of last year alone. During the last quarter of 2024, apples were recorded as the second-highest imported horticulture product when Namibia imported more than N$35 million worth from neighbouring South Africa, which supplied 95.7% of the country’s apple needs.
Deposit guarantees key for financial inclusion …act as strong safety nets for financial system confidence

1 week ago | neweralive.na | Edgar Brandt

In recent years, financial inclusion has taken centre-stage as a key driver of economic growth, poverty reduction and prosperity. In this regard, deposit insurance schemes are among the key vehicles through which financial inclusion is enhanced. This was the sentiment expressed last week by Michael Humavindu, executive director in the finance ministry, at release of the annual report by the Namibia Deposit Guarantee Authority (NDGA).
Youth empowerment an economic necessity - Kantema

1 week ago | neweralive.na | John Muyamba

RUNDU – Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare Emma Kantema said youth empowerment is an economic necessity. This is as highlighted in the national development plans. “Our youth are the backbone of our nation,” she said on Thursday during the University of Namibia’s Rundu Campus graduation ceremony.
Demand what you voted for - Nekongo

1 week ago | neweralive.na | John Muyamba

MPUNGU VLEI – Swapo Party Youth League secretary Ephraim Nekongo says Namibians must demand services they voted from the Swapo-led government. Nekongo was speaking at Mpungu Vlei village in the Kavango West region during the belated Independence celebrations held on Saturday. “It is because of you that we have the first female president. Unapologetically, it is because of you that I’m standing here as a Member of Parliament.