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18 Dec

The Importance of Market Research in Agribusiness Ventures

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Hanks Saisai Namibia has numerous established farmers who own and operate successful agribusiness ventures that are involved in the primary production of crops, livestock and poultry. Sometimes these ventures become specialized in the processing or semi processing of agricultural commodities because of having many years of experience and always being informed about the industry’s condition. Market research can simply be defined as the action or activity of gathering information about consumers’ needs and preferences. For any aspiring agribusiness owner, there is always plenty of opportunities that can be turned into a successful business venture. For one to be a successful…

18 Dec

How to transact safely online over the holidays

UncategorisedFNB Forensics Manager, Ingrid Katjiukua

Staff Writer As we hit the holiday season, it is important to empower yourself to not fall victim to Card Not Present (CNP) fraud, which occurs when neither the card nor the cardholder is present whilst a fraudulent transaction is being conducted. Ingrid Katjiukua, FNB Forensics Manager says, “Online shopping continues to be a growing trend in Namibia. More and more consumers regularly buy everything from basic household necessities to clothing, gifts, and gadgets at the click of a button. Not only is it safe and convenient, you earn Rewards every time you shop with your FNB Credit Card. However,…

17 Dec

Debmarine Namibia’s new vessel launched

UncategorisedDebmarine Namibia

Staff Writer Debmarine Namibia’s N$7 billion flagship vessel, the Debmarine Namibia’s 3rd Additional Mining Vessel (AMV3) was successfully launched in Damen Shipyard, Mangalia Romania. The floating of the 177 metres (577 feet) marine diamond recovery vessel and the world’s biggest, marks the start of at least 30 years of operational service. Constructed from a Marinteknikk design, the AMV3 is the current largest in the Debmarine Namibia fleet. “It brings a great comfort to learn that the AMV3 was launched successfully in Romania. Present situation due to COVID-19 pandemic and travelling restrictions around the world, my team could not witness the…

16 Dec

The noise of silence by our government

UncategorisedBDF, Botswana Defence Force, NDF and Inspector General of NAMPOL, The Zambezi Lives Matter Movement (ZLMM)

Sinvula Mudabeti (Son of the Soil) To set the record straight and help naïve minds get issues in perspective. The Zambezi Lives Matter Movement (ZLMM) is comprised of people from all tribes in the Zambezi region as well as from outside the Zambezi region. It is a movement that is apolitical; we have members from different political parties in Namibia. Ours is a movement beyond petty political loyalty and blind obedience; ours is a cause seeking for justice and peace against a foreign army. It is only those whose eyes are dim to the sad reality and truth who due…

16 Dec

Six leadership lessons from the Last Dance

UncategorisedNetflix, The Last Dance

Mufaro Nesongano About two months ago, I had the opportunity to watch The Last Dance on Netflix. After many reviews from different individuals, I decided to see what the hype was all about. If you are wondering what the last dance is all about, here is a quick synopsis from Wikipedia - The Last Dance is a 2020 American sports documentary mini-series co-produced by Entertainment and Sports Programming Network (ESPN) Films and Netflix. The series revolves around the career of Michael Jordan, with particular focus on his final season with the Chicago Bulls. To bring context to the interest in…

16 Dec

FNB House Price Index shows green shoots in house prices

UncategorisedFNB, FNB House Price Index

Staff Writer The FNB House Price Index recorded a 12-month average growth of 0.7 percent year-on-year as at September 2020. This is the first time in nearly three years that the index marks a growth territory. “The rebound in house prices further affirms our earlier view, as highlighted in the prior quarterly publication, that house price deceleration has seemingly reached a pinnacle. This brings the national weighted average house price to N$1 233 106 as at September 2020” said Frans Uusiku, FNB Market Researcher. “The increase in house prices has been partly fuelled by the completion of new developments in…

15 Dec

Tribute to late Comrade Mandela Kapere

UncategorisedMandela Kapere, SWAPO Party Youth League, TIPEEG

Dr Elijah Ngurare I was stormed by shock when I learned that Mandela Kapere had died. I could not believe it. It sounded very unreal as Henny Seibeb was telling me about it. It was a shocking news and still is. I have seen Mandela Kapere growing up in the streets of Arandis. His father was then a Commissioner for the Western Region what is now Erongo Region. The late Mandela Kapere was amongst the cream of young people who have grown in the minefield of Africa’s youth politics in order to become leaders of the continent at various levels.…

15 Dec

Winds of Change in //Kharas and Hardap

Uncategorised//Kharas, Hardap, Landless People’s Movement, Namibia

Fritz H. Dausab The Landless People’s Movement, the second newest political party in Namibia, less then two years old currently has done what many older parties have never achieved. The achievement of winning 12 Regional Councilors and 39 Local Authority Councilors is a loud voice from disenfranchised voiceless in Namibia. The two regions of //Kharas and Hardap are coming of age after 30 years of oppression. As these winds of change has brought political change in these two regions, in terms of social and economic changes, the Landless People’s Movement have been in tune with its Regional and Local Authority…

15 Dec

When farming becomes a livelihood

UncategorisedAgribank, Emerging Farmers Retail Financing Product (ERFP)

Staff Writer Elia Kamati, a loan beneficiary of Agribank’s Emerging Farmers Retail Financing Product (ERFP), left his formal employment to live his passion, which is farming. He is currently a full-time farmer in the Mpungu district of the Kavango-West region, where he farms with livestock, cattle and goats. “I was a permanent employee for one of the insurance companies for 15 years and in 2007, I resigned from my full-time job to concentrate on my dream and passion which is farming and now am a full-time farmer,” Kamati narrated. Through the ERFP loan from Agribank, Kamati bought 38 heifers and two…

12 Dec

Recipe – Baked Lemon-Pepper Chicken Thighs and Rice

UncategorisedRecipe - Baked Lemon-Pepper Chicken Thighs and Rice

Jackie Wilson Asheeke I have been into making meals in one pot. For me, the days of having different pots and pans on the stove top or in the oven as I prepare a meal, are over. I am always on the hunt for simpler and inexpensive meals. The one in this recipe made a great dinner or my family earlier this week. I have to juggle with family members who are allergic to various things or who are picky eaters, so when I search for recipes I have to read every detail and then shop carefully, reading all ingredients…