Pandemic causing deep recession, says IMF
Pandemic causing deep recession, says IMFWorst since Great Depression The economic downturn will slash US$9 trillion from the world economy. Much worse growth outcomes are possible and maybe even...
View ArticleUngazetted councillors leave Oshakati in limbo
Ungazetted councillors leave Oshakati in limboNo swearing in without official recognition A delay in the gazetting of new councillors means that the Oshakati town council's operations have been put on...
View ArticleRogue public not helping the situation
Rogue public not helping the situation While government is pulling out all stops to contain the coronavirus, a lion’s share of the general public is rolling back any progress made thus far.Hordes of...
View ArticleHungry S.Africans clash with police over food
Hungry S.Africans clash with police over foodRubber bullets, teargas fired Government officials are starting to become overwhelmed by the surging needs in a country ranked among one of the world's most...
View ArticleFreeze Africa’s debt, says Macron
Freeze Africa’s debt, says Macron French president Emmanuel Macron yesterday called for a moratorium on the debt of African countries as "an essential step" to help the continent get through the...
View ArticleContacts of corona patients 'lost'
Contacts of corona patients 'lost'Govt unsure of whereabouts Government has dropped a bombshell by conceding its inability to trace people who had come in contact with infected patients. JEMIMA...
View ArticleGovt warned of 90 000 job losses
Govt warned of 90 000 job losses JO-MARÉ DUDDYWINDHOEKThe extended coronavirus lockdown could threaten the jobs of one out of four Namibians, experts have warned the government.A report submitted to...
View ArticleExports heading for Covid-ICU
Exports heading for Covid-ICULockdown suffocates forex Even prior to the lockdown, Namibia’s export earnings have been falling. A balanced approach can perhaps avoid a large part of this social and...
View ArticleMore relief from price monster
More relief from price monster Phillepus Uusiku- In March, annual inflation stood at 2.4%, down from 4.5% recorded in the same month last year, a decrease of 2.1 percentage points, according to the...
View ArticleRogue buffalo fuels FMD fears
Rogue buffalo fuels FMD fears ELLANIE SMITWINDHOEKOfficials of the environment and agriculture ministries are still searching for an African buffalo that was first sighted on 7 April in the Okongo...
View ArticleNAMAs: Oteya, Mushe nominated as artist of the decade
NAMAs: Oteya, Mushe nominated as artist of the decade WINDHOEK • MICHAEL KAYUNDEA media statement shared by the Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) this evening revealed that Oteya and Mushe have now...
View ArticleSomaeb hopeful to rejoin Warriors
Somaeb hopeful to rejoin Warriors• On the books for Dynamos Namibia's enterprising midfielder-cum-striker Hendrik 'Ballack' Somaeb said he's still playing and would love to make a comeback to the Brave...
View ArticleCricket Namibia launches gear
Cricket Namibia launches gear SPORTS REPORTERWINDHOEKCricket Namibia (CN) announced the official launch of their equipment and supporters gear on Wednesday.CN has made a step to turn the Namibian...
View ArticleHalladay did stunts before crash
Halladay did stunts before crash NAMPA/AFP Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Roy Halladay had a high amount of amphetamines in his system when he died in a Florida plane crash three years ago, the...
View ArticleIndia seal Women's World Cup spot
India seal Women's World Cup spotPakistan series scrapped The International Cricket Council declared the circumstances a “force majeure event” and awarded the teams three points each. NAMPA/AFP India...
View ArticleA teacher’s perspective on read-only mode in social media postings
A teacher’s perspective on read-only mode in social media postings Professor Eno Akpabio WindhoekI write on behalf of those of us who are regarded as read-only mode (ROM) on social media and messaging...
View ArticleSix Lessons for the Tourism Sector Post-Covid-19
Six Lessons for the Tourism Sector Post-Covid-19 Mufaro NesonganoWindhoekWinston Churchill once said, "Never let a good crisis go to waste". A quick look at the situation within the Namibian tourism...
View ArticleKelly Khumalo opens up about lockdown woes
Kelly Khumalo opens up about lockdown woes IOL Entertainment With South Africans having already served more than two weeks of their lockdown sentence, many seem to be getting cabin fever. One such...
View ArticlePOM Couture drops new swag
POM Couture drops new swag• Family Values capsule collection With winter around the corner, it's time to focus on the freshest must-haves for the season. MICHAEL KAYUNDE WINDHOEKAs the cold settles in,...
View ArticleDesperate race to save the cheetah
Desperate race to save the cheetah STAFF REPORTER WINDHOEKDriven by the need to serve remote communities far from its international field research and education centre at Otjiwarongo, the Cheetah...
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