WHO: 'Great news' in Covid drug study
WHO: 'Great news' in Covid drug studyMoves to update guidance Trial results have showed dexamethasone, used since the 1960s to reduce inflammation in diseases such as arthritis, cut death rates...
View ArticleCry, the beloved country
Cry, the beloved country It is not often, in this time of senseless violence and despair, that a murder truly shocks our nation.However, over the past few days, as more details started to emerge of a...
View ArticleGreen Scheme development pruned
Green Scheme development prunedLess than 40% of requested allocation The government's irrigation schemes will get less than half of their required budget for the current financial year. ELLANIE...
View ArticleNobel winner warns virus could worsen inequality
Nobel winner warns virus could worsen inequalityA world redrawn Angus Deaton is lauded for his insights into poverty and health issues, and he sees this as a key area for change. Someone compared the...
View ArticleChina eyes 3% growth in 2020
China eyes 3% growth in 2020 China's economy may grow 3% this year as the government ramps up policy support, said Zhang Ming, a researcher at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, a top government...
View ArticleArrested fugitive linked to N$65 million SA robbery
Arrested fugitive linked to N$65 million SA robberyDavid on SAPS radar for 2015 heist The plot thickens regarding the coronavirus-positive suspect who tried escaping the jaws of South African law by...
View ArticleCity games of thrones
City games of thrones Jemima Beukes and Denver KistingWINDHOEKRenewed allegations of abuse of power and financial shenanigans have surfaced at the City of Windhoek, where factions led by CEO Robert...
View ArticleConstruction bleeds 30 000 jobs
Construction bleeds 30 000 jobs JEMIMA BEUKESWINDHOEKThe construction industry has suffered an immense blow and its contribution to the country’s economy has dropped from 7.2% in 2015 to a mere 2.9% by...
View ArticleN$65 mln VET levy breather
N$65 mln VET levy breather Phillepus UusikuRegistered employers will not be required to pay the vocational education and training (VET) levy for July and August.This will be subject to the finalisation...
View ArticleBoN wants data on debt holidays
BoN wants data on debt holidaysBanks' relief scrutinised Not only did the central bank yesterday announced a rate decrease, it also commented on debt relief measures and the prime interest rates of...
View ArticleTrip Travel lends a helping hand via competition
Trip Travel lends a helping hand via competition The travel agency ploughs back into the community despite the current state of the tourism sector. Five computers for five schools With online learning...
View ArticleThe power of the pen
The power of the pen Writing competition for children, teachers opens I Am The Key Children Media invites children between the age of 7 and 16 to enter the second Namibia Children Writing Competition...
View ArticleKamfer’s powerful planning
Kamfer’s powerful planning Where skills meet passion Jeane Kamfer has proven that with determination and perseverance, anything is possible if you believe in who you are and what you can do. Kamfer is...
View ArticlePick n Pay retrenchment can lead to 500 jobs lost
Pick n Pay retrenchment can lead to 500 jobs lost Restructuring aimed at reversing losses Pick n Pay, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group and employer of 1931 employees at its 22...
View ArticleSowing into the future
Sowing into the future The Namibia National Students Organisation (Nanso) in the Oshana region recently set up a vegetable garden at Dr Frans Aupa Indongo Special School in Okandjengedi.The initiative...
View ArticlePupil of Mariental Secondary School tested positive for covid19
Pupil of Mariental Secondary School tested positive for covid19 A 20 year old student of Mariental Secondary School was tested positive for covid19. He travelled fom Walvis Bay on the 02 June 2020 and...
View ArticleNFA pays long-standing debts
NFA pays long-standing debts NAMPAThe Namibia Football Association (NFA) has paid all second division leagues in the country for the 2018/19 season. An amount of N$2.3 million was disbursed among the...
View ArticleRock and Rut XC Series kicks off
Rock and Rut XC Series kicks off• New marathon route introduced After a postponement caused by the coronavirus pandemic lockdown, the 2020 edition of the Nedbank Rock and Rut XC Series will officially...
View ArticleEverton keen to extend Liverpool's long title wait
Everton keen to extend Liverpool's long title waitProject Restart thrills Everton's fear of handing Liverpool the Premier League title with a defeat in Sunday's derby has disappeared, but Carlo...
View ArticleFrench rugby league ready 'to take all measures'
French rugby league ready 'to take all measures' NAMPA/AFP The president of the French league (LNR) Paul Goze on Wednesday said he is ready to take action against World Rugby if their proposal of a...
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