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Gendev workers ask chairpersons to ‘pack and go’

Gendev workers ask chairpersons to ‘pack and go’

Renthia Kaimbi Permanent employees of Gendev Fishing Group’s land-based factory have taken their grievances to Swapo Party's top leadership, demanding the removal of Guinas Investments chairperson ...
‘We don’t hate him, we hate his incompetence’ – Okahandja activists

‘We don’t hate him, we hate his incompetence’ – Okahandja activists

…as Okahandja residents reject CEO’s contract renewal, ask Sankwasa to intervene Patience Makwele Okahandja residents are challenging the renewal of municipality chief executive officer (CEO) Al...

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Gendev workers ask chairpersons to ‘pack and go’

Gendev workers ask chairpersons to ‘pack and go’

Renthia Kaimbi Permanent employees of Gendev Fishing Group’s land-based factory have taken their grievances to Swapo Party's top leadership, demanding the removal of Guinas Investments chairperson ...
Shanghala demands deputy PG’s removal from Fishrot case over audio

Shanghala demands deputy PG’s removal from Fishrot case over audio

Renthia Kaimbi Former justice minister and Fishrot accused, Sackey Shanghala, has challenged the continued involvement of acting Prosecutor-General Martha Imalwa and deputy Prosecutor-General Edmun...
Nurses Union condemns Luvindao’s outburst over broken toilets

Nurses Union condemns Luvindao’s outburst over broken toilets

Desmarius Hansen  The Namibia Nurses Union (NANU) has challenged health minister Dr Esperance Luvindao to turn her attention to what it describes as ‘deeper failures’ in the public healthcare ...
AfCFTA guide launched amid trade hurdles

AfCFTA guide launched amid trade hurdles

Patience Makwele The continued struggles of Namibian businesses seeking to export goods to other African countries have prompted the government to introduce a guide aimed at helping them navigate c...
Opposition cries foul over selective discipline in Parliament

Opposition cries foul over selective discipline in Parliament

Opposition says ‘This is not your mother’s house’ remark remains unresolved Desmarius Hansen Opposition members of parliament (MP) have accused the National Assembly of applying disciplinary rul...
Namibia’s fishing industry faces quota reset as catches decline

Namibia’s fishing industry faces quota reset as catches decline

Falling allocations, rising raw-fish imports and pressure on processing capacity expose the economic consequences of Namibia’s changing fisheries landscape. Elvis Mboya President Netumbo Nandi-N...
Iipumbu warns correctional officers against misconduct

Iipumbu warns correctional officers against misconduct

Patience Makwele Home affairs, immigration, safety and security minister Lucia Iipumbu has warned correctional officers against corruption, abuse of authority and other forms of misconduct, saying ...
Govt chooses to keep Maasdorp’s death investigation findings under wraps 

Govt chooses to keep Maasdorp’s death investigation findings under wraps 

Desmarius Hansen An open school gate, missing attendance registers, teachers who had left before midday and an internal investigation report the government refuses to disclose have emerged in court...
NPC to mobilize private capital for development

NPC to mobilize private capital for development

Patience Makwele The National Planning Commission (NPC) is looking to mobilise private-sector capital to support Namibia’s development priorities as pressure on traditional sources of development f...
NPC to mobilize private capital for development

NPC to mobilize private capital for development

Patience Makwele The National Planning Commission (NPC) is looking to mobilise private-sector capital to support Namibia’s development priorities as pressure on traditional sources of development f...

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National residential plot transactions declined by 15.5% 

National residential plot transactions declined by 15.5% 

CHAMWE KAIRA  The FNB House Price Index Report has identified slow land servicing and limited availability of developable residential plots as major constraints on the property market. National ...
Walvis Bay anchors N$29.1 billion September trade

Walvis Bay anchors N$29.1 billion September trade

CHAMWE KAIRA The port of Walvis Bay cemented its position as Namibia’s primary trade gateway in September, facilitating a combined N$13.2 billion in imports and exports as maritime and road corrido...
Govt identifies US$14 billion climate related investment pathway 

Govt identifies US$14 billion climate related investment pathway 

CHAMWE KAIRA  The government has identified an estimated US$14 billion investment pathway through 2035 under its Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), positioning its climate commitme...
Economic diversification beyond mining through regional trade

Economic diversification beyond mining through regional trade

Staff Writer  Namibia is seeking to diversify its economy beyond traditional extractive industries by expanding agricultural production, promoting downstream value addition, developing renewable en...
Letshego begins succession process as Kali prepares to retire

Letshego begins succession process as Kali prepares to retire

Staff Writer  The board of directors of Letshego Holdings Namibia Limited (LHN) have announced that Ester Kali, chief executive officer of Letshego Holdings Namibia Limited (LHN) and Letshego Bank ...
New investment bill could reserve key sectors for Namibians

New investment bill could reserve key sectors for Namibians

CHAMWE KAIRA  The proposed Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill could restrict foreign participation in several sectors, including retail, agriculture, construction and transport, while intro...