MARIENTAL - The level of the Hardap Dam has dramatically increased over the past week, bringing a sigh of relief to both residents, irrigation farmers and sports devotees.
Year: 2020
Tweya lashes Cabinet colleagues … questions restrictive policies hampering industrialisation
WALVIS BAY - Industrialisation minister Tjekero Tweya on Monday lashed out “at the powers that be” for enforcing restrictive government policies that do not inspire investor confidence.
Namibians must benefit from its natural resources – !Gawaxab
In order to ensure Namibia’s natural resources wealth benefits all, the High-Level Panel on the Namibian Economy has identified there is a need for a framework to regulate such proceeds to benefit the majority and not individuals.
Samherji closes Saga Seafood
WALVIS BAY - Samherji-owned Saga Seafood yesterday announced it would cease operations in the country end of next month. Samherji, through Saga Seafood and the Geysir vessel, employed about 210 fishermen who are now left jobless.
Land prices keep rising as auctions heat up
Most of the 512 young people who registered to bid for 46 Rocky Crest Extension 4 plots, which were auctioned by the City of Windhoek at Ramatex yesterday, were willing to pay as much as double the price of the erven.
Over 300 000 depend on social grants
As at January this year, over 300 000 orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) were benefiting from the country’s grant system, gender equality and child welfare minister Doreen Sioka said.
NSFAF defends funding of mature entry students
The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) has defended its decision to only fund students who got admitted through mature entry at public institutions of higher learning while leaving out those pursuing studies at private universities.
King Simon: The voice of Omulunga radio
A 22-year-old was herding cattle in Kambonde village when he came across a newspaper clipping advertising five positions for the radio station we have now come to love and treasure, Omulunga radio.
Top Trending: Skep die potjie
Our top trending clip was uploaded on Facebook by Raymõndo Ráy-j Cook of two young men, dancing at a braai stand and dancing to a beat in the background.
Stephanie Katusuva: a self-taught gymnast
Born and bred in Oshiteyi village, Stephanie Katusuva was never taught how to do gymnastics; it is because of her passion and determination that she taught herself the skills.