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7 kidnappers of a cab driver still on the run
14 Mar

7 kidnappers of a cab driver still on the run

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Tujoromajo Kasuto 7 men who kidnapped a 30 year old taxi driver with a lime green Nissan march and used the vehicle to execute a robbery in Mondesa in Swakopmund at midnight on Saturday are still on the loose. Erongo Regional Crime Coordinator Erastus IIkuyu said that the suspects are on the loose and so far nothing has been recovered yet apart from the car. The driver was stopped by a group of men that he found in front of a Bar in Mondesa, whom he thought were genuine customers in need of transport. The suspects started assaulting him with…
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Covid-19 affects CoW bus routes
14 Mar

Covid-19 affects CoW bus routes

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Eba Kandovazu THE war in Ukraine and the Covid 19 pandemic have disrerrupted the supply of some essential parts for the maintenance of the City of Windhoek buses. City of Windhoek spokesperson Harold Akwenye says for the last two weeks it has been difficult to acquire the parts required from South Africa. Some of the routes of the City bus service have been affected by the disruption of the supply of parts. According to Akwenye, the needed parts are mainly ordered from South Africa, which is struggling to maintain stock levels, because of disruptions of the supply lines on the…
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SAA wins N$13m fraud case against former employees
11 Mar

SAA wins N$13m fraud case against former employees

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Tujoromajo Kasuto The beleaguered South African Airways, the country's flag carrier airline, won a court case today against the first nine accused to be prosecuted jointly and severally for damages totaling N$13 265 298.05 as a result of extensive fraud, theft, and irregularities in relation to and involving fraudulent baggage claims that occurred at their Windhoek office in 2014. High Court judge Hannelie Prinsloo today delivered the judgement against the Sixth Defendants of which the First, Second and Seventh Defendants a judgement was granted on 20 March 2020. The judgement requires payment in the amount of N$13 265 298.05 at…
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Needs of people must be first and last priority
11 Mar

Needs of people must be first and last priority

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Martin Endjala The first Bi-Annual Performance Review was officially opened by President Hage Geingob in Windhoek. The today exercise at the Safari Hotel is a follow up on the first Cabinet Retreat held in December 2020. The president informed the attendees who consisted of Ministers, their deputies, regional governors and executive directors that they were put in these positions to serve the needs of the people and they should ensure that their demands are met. “The needs of the people must be the first and the last priority.'' He reminded the executives that the event is taking place in the…
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NCCI retorts to “divisive factions” in its midst
11 Mar

NCCI retorts to “divisive factions” in its midst

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Tujoromajo Kasuto The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Charity Mwiya has reacted angrily to a revolt by some prominent members in the northern regions resigned en masse from the chamber and formed a new organization. Mwiya states that it is unfortunate that a small group of "misguided individuals with self-serving agendas are hellbent on tarnishing NCCI's solid reputation''. She adds it is equally concerning that at such a crucial time when working together is so important, that "we now must defend ourselves against others who would rather see the nation’s business community divided. " This…
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Is there money in real estate in Namibia?
11 Mar

Is there money in real estate in Namibia?

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Malcolm Ndjiharine Are you the real estate guy? Is there money in real estate? Are you making a lot of money? If I bring you a client, how much will you give me? These are the questions that get fired at me almost every time I meet with someone who has seen us on Facebook, Instagram or some other social media platform. The most interesting part is that these questions are fired in quick succession without them waiting for me to answer any one question. Can you imagine? Then there are the more sophisticated and serious guys who ask questions…
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6 Items you need to spruce up your wardrobe
11 Mar

6 Items you need to spruce up your wardrobe

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Nguundja Kandjii Closet full of clothes but nothing to wear? This is a common occurrence as we get into the habit of buying outfits instead of essentials. Today I’ve rounded up 6 timeless items you need in your closet to elevate and spice up your wardrobe. Leather Jacket You neeeeed a leather jacket ! Its trendy, hip and timeless all in one breath There are different variations of this Jacket so purchase according to your personal style. Personally I love a leather coat in tan,it really elevates in the most basic of outfits.Throw it overtop a jean and white tank…
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Martin Pombili on the power of his dreams
11 Mar

Martin Pombili on the power of his dreams

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Jordan Sinvula “My journey to where I stand now in this industry wasn’t an easy one. I’ve been rejected countless times, I’ve written concepts and proposals that were rejected and at times I’ve not gotten recognition I deserve. But I kept moving,” says local media personality Martin Pombili. He is also an award winning comedian, influencer and actor, originally from Okeeke, Ogongo in the Omusati Region. Martin has made a name for himself in skits, on social media and in the social circles of Namibia’s ‘Who’s who’s’. “I believe in the power of my dreams but believe even more in…
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Women’s Day is not a celebration
11 Mar

Women’s Day is not a celebration

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Nameya Jacobs The day I’m writing this, it’s International Women’s Day. Every year, on the 8th of March, we (supposedly) celebrate women and their achievements socially, culturally, politically, and economically. I’ve been a woman for 24 years now, have lived through 24 Women’s Days, and I don’r know about you, but I haven’t felt very celebrated. From the minute I could understand gender, I was taught that being a woman would come with a myriad of unwanted responsibilities, courtesy of a demographic who take to the internet to ask if personal hygiene is considered “gay”. Because I was bound to…
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2021 records poorest part-time matric performance …. English achieves lowest score at ordinary level
10 Mar

2021 records poorest part-time matric performance …. English achieves lowest score at ordinary level

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Eba Kandovazu PART-TIME candidates who sat for the 2021 Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate(NSSC) Ordinary and Higher level performed the weakest compared to the last three years, with 28 percent of the candidates not being graded in Ordinary Level subjects. Announcing the results today, Education Minister Anna Nghipondoka said that on the Ordinary Level, the performance was more alarming with a higher decline from Cs to Gs observed. English, as a second language, received the poorest results with 57 percent of the candidates not graded, followed by commerce subjects with more than 30 percent ungraded. On Higher level, accounting performed the…
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