Sri Lanka tightens foreign exchange
Sri Lanka tightens foreign exchange Minimising foreign exchange leakages The central bank will keep lending rates below 10 percent to help revive the battered economy but there will be tighter controls...
View ArticleCovid carriers skip country
Covid carriers skip country JEMIMA BEUKESWINDHOEKFour foreign nationals, who had entered Namibia for business purposes, escaped from isolation in Windhoek where they were held after three of them had...
View Article'Schools will open' – Steenkamp
'Schools will open' – Steenkamp JEMIMA BEUKESWINDHOEKThe education ministry is expected to amend its 2021 school calendar and will this week announce a new date for schools to reopen as Covid-19 wreaks...
View Article700 health workers have Covid-19
700 health workers have Covid-19• Hospitals running short of medical personnel The health ministry says the increasing number of infected healthcare workers is causing strain and crippling state and...
View ArticleBusiness confidence slowly picking up
Business confidence slowly picking up Credit uptake not impressive Overdrafts by businesses operating in the wholesale and retail trade sector as well as the agriculture sector contributed to the...
View ArticleNigeria boosts 2021 budget to battle virus
Nigeria boosts 2021 budget to battle virus Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari approved the nation's 2021 budget which foresees a massive increase in spending as Africa's top economy struggles with...
View ArticleAll regions represented in U20 team
All regions represented in U20 teamBritz identifies another crop of talent The under-20 national team coach started the year off well, having added 20 more players to his youthful squad. Limba...
View ArticleUnited closing in
United closing in NAMPA/AFP Liverpool's struggles over the packed festive schedule has opened up a fascinating Premier League title race with Manchester United and Manchester City closing in on the...
View ArticleNeymar joins Maracana Walk of Fame
Neymar joins Maracana Walk of Fame NAMPA / XINHUAParis Saint-Germain (PSG) forward Neymar is the latest Brazilian football icon to join the Maracana stadium's prestigious Walk of Fame.The 28-year-old,...
View ArticleSuspending EFL season ‘inevitable’, says Rochdale CEO
Suspending EFL season ‘inevitable’, says Rochdale CEO NAMPA / REUTERSLeague One (third-tier) side Rochdale's CEO David Bottomley said the English Football League (EFL) will be forced to halt matches...
View ArticleDjokovic, Nadal headline virus-hit ATP Cup
Djokovic, Nadal headline virus-hit ATP CupChanges to fit players World number one Novak Djokovic and second-ranked Rafael Nadal will headline a slimmed-down field at the Covid-19-hit ATP Cup,...
View ArticleNamibian education system killing creativity, individuality
Namibian education system killing creativity, individuality Dankeni Tjilongo The Namibian education system is outdated. I mean, we are in the 21st century, but we are still using the system that was...
View ArticleFuel prices remain unchanged for January
Fuel prices remain unchanged for January NAMPAWINDHOEKThe ministry of mines and energy has announced that fuel pump prices will remain unchanged countrywide for January due to the effects of the...
View ArticleNamibia ready for AfCFTA trade opportunities
Namibia ready for AfCFTA trade opportunities NAMPAWINDHOEKPresident Hage Geingob says Namibia is ready to seize trade opportunities offered by the recently launched African Continental Free Trade Area...
View ArticleEmployee salaries are market-related, says Shoprite
Employee salaries are market-related, says ShopriteContract workers earn just N$1 200 a month “Employees are working extra hours without being paid overtime and we are being dismissed every day from...
View ArticleStock brand fees increase
Stock brand fees increase STAFF REPORTERWINDHOEKThe Meat Board of Namibia has issued a notice reminding producers that stock fees increase annually on 1 January as per Government Notice No. 145 of...
View ArticleLa Niña could jeopardise food security
La Niña could jeopardise food securityAssociated with above-average rainfall “Most notably, there is an increased chance of flooding due to excessive precipitation, which could damage or destroy...
View ArticleAgribank envisions further growth in 2021
Agribank envisions further growth in 2021 ELLANIE SMITWINDHOEKAgribank has ensured stakeholders that it will continue to deliver on its mandate by improving and expanding on its service delivery and...
View ArticleJanuarie sues government over assault
Januarie sues government over assault• Seeking N$74 million in relief Trade unionist Werner Januarie claims he was assaulted by the police and defence force for refusing to wear a mask. ELLANIE...
View ArticleSchool to resume on 26 January
School to resume on 26 January NAMPAWINDHOEKThe minister of education, arts and culture, Anna Nghipondoka, has announced that public and private schools will reopen on 26 January, instead of 14 January...
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