Year: 2021

The Namibian Competition Commission has cautioned the City of Windhoek to offer access to essential infrastructure on equal terms and conditions, and in a non-biased manner, to all players in the Information, Communication Technology (ICT) industry.

Katrina Kashokulu, who served as the management committee chairperson of Omuthiya Town Council, has resigned from that role, citing a heavy workload.

The Covid-19 pandemic is clearly refusing to go away and is causing great damage in Africa - to both humankind and the tourism industry. This, in turn, is drastically reducing the income needed to conserve African wildlife.

Recipients of government’s food bank initiative have described the programme as a beacon of hope, which ensures they and their dependents do not go to bed on an empty stomach. 

The liquidated Air Namibia owes the Receiver of Revenue a staggering N$700 million, while an inquiry into the formation and affairs of the former national airline is on the cards. 

Namibia has joined the international community in condemning the military coup in Guinea on Sunday and called for the release of the country’s democratically elected president Alpha Condé. 

Businesses have asked that a balance be struck between preserving jobs and making sure Namibian workers receive a decent wage.

Windhoek mayor Job Amupanda has said the city now has a detailed plan to address the long-standing land and housing dilemma, and will not tolerate illegal occupation of land.

One of the key figures in the Fishrot scandal Tamson Hatuikulipi has requested the High Court to disregard the affidavit of whistleblower and former Samherji executive Jóhannes Stefánsson.

The fisheries ministry will engage the industry on the employment conditions of some former fishermen and Seaflower Pelagic Processing employees.