Public pool reopens at Keetmans
Public pool reopens at Keetmans ELIZABETH JOSEPHKEETMANSHOOPKeetmanshoop town planner Gregorius Andries says the town’s public swimming pool will reopen in the first week of April.The pool has been...
View ArticlePoliticians must take blame for tribalism - Shixwameni
Politicians must take blame for tribalism - Shixwameni MATHIAS HAUFIKUWINDHOEKPoliticians are the biggest contributors to the ongoing scourge of tribalism which has the potential to stir tribal and...
View ArticleLPM in trouble after recalling councillors
LPM in trouble after recalling councillors‘Lost trust in LPM leadership’ Mariental community members say the Landless People’s Movement has refused to receive a petition against the removal of two...
View ArticleGondwana, Hollard fight over N$640m claim
Gondwana, Hollard fight over N$640m claimInsurance company wants client-specific evidence Gondwana claims to have lost tourist bookings worth N$683.67 million because of the coronavirus pandemic, but...
View ArticleOvaHerero 'encyclopaedia' Kaputu dies aged 69
OvaHerero 'encyclopaedia' Kaputu dies aged 69 NAMPAWINDHOEKChronicler of OvaHerero history and veteran broadcaster Alexander Jarimbovandu Kaputu has died. He was 69.Kaputu died on Tuesday night after...
View ArticleThird of destinations closed to tourism
Third of destinations closed to tourism ELLANIE SMITWINDHOEKOne in three tourist destinations worldwide are now closed because of the Covid-19 pandemic.According to the latest data released by the...
View ArticleEverything smells of crookery
Everything smells of crookery It has become nearly impossible for any government business to be conducted in this country without persons of questionable character being involved through some foggy...
View ArticleCourt seeks second suspect in former general’s stock-theft case
Court seeks second suspect in former general’s stock-theft caseAssault rifle possession investigated An employee of former NDF Major-General Thomas Hamuyela is still being sought in a case of stock...
View ArticleNamibia ivory stockpile worth N$1 billion
Namibia ivory stockpile worth N$1 billion ELLANIE SMITWINDHOEKEnvironment minister Pohamba Shifeta says Namibia currently has an ivory stockpile of over N$1 billion, which in his view poses a serious...
View ArticleNakuumba on the verge of port deal
Nakuumba on the verge of port dealMutorwa against hand-picking for container terminal Government officials are convinced that a powerful delegation’s trip to Dubai is a mere formality, with terms...
View ArticleWestair denies Geingos, Jooste links
Westair denies Geingos, Jooste links OGONE TLHAGEWINDHOEKWestair has denied being linked to First Lady Monica Geingos, saying she does not own any shareholding in the company.It also refuted...
View ArticleCOMPANY NEWS IN BRIEF
COMPANY NEWS IN BRIEF Eskom probes CEO over racism allegationsSouth Africa's troubled power utility Eskom on Tuesday announced it would launch an independent investigation into allegations of racism...
View ArticleOman to cut income tax on SMEs
Oman to cut income tax on SMEsOffering investors long-term residency Oman will also cut rent at the Duqm Special Economic Zone and industrial areas until the end of 2022. It is considered a key enabler...
View ArticleSA's budget less focused on economic reforms
SA's budget less focused on economic reforms South Africa's 2021 budget did not focus enough on economic reforms, making a sustained rebound in its gross domestic product unlikely, S&P Global...
View ArticleWTO boss seeks to boost vaccine production
WTO boss seeks to boost vaccine productionDeveloping countries are at risk Countries are urged to reduce export restrictions to help minimise problems in the vaccine supply chain. The fact is that each...
View ArticleEmployers urged to submit tax returns
Employers urged to submit tax returns PHILLEPUS UUSIKUDespite the looming deadline to submit individual income tax returns, many employers have not yet submitted their Employee Tax (ETX) returns as per...
View ArticleSA suffers biggest annual contraction in 7 decades
SA suffers biggest annual contraction in 7 decadesGross Domestic Product expands in Q4 On a quarter by quarter basis, manufacturing jumped 21.1%, construction was up 11.2% and trade rose 9.8%. This was...
View ArticleFeb inflation unchanged at 2.7%
Feb inflation unchanged at 2.7% Jo-Maré Duddy – Annual overall inflation in Namibia last month was 2.7%, the same as January, but up from the 2.5% recorded in February 2020.Data released by the Namibia...
View ArticleTrade deficit shrinks in Jan
Trade deficit shrinks in Jan Jo-Maré Duddy – Namibia exported goods worth nearly N$7.23 billion in January, a drop of N$951 million from the previous month, but N$868 million more than January...
View ArticleCovid knocks NamBrew’s profit
Covid knocks NamBrew’s profit Jo-Maré Duddy – Locally-listed Namibia Breweries reported a net profit of N$170.7 million for the six months ended 31 December 2020, a drop of about N$147 million or 46.3%...
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