In Africa’s largest Eurobond issuance since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), the corporate and investment banking arm of FirstRand Bank Limited, acted as joint lead manager and joint bookrunner (JLM), alongside other transaction parties, in the Republic of Ghana’s four-tranche Eurobond.
Year: 2021
All drone operators in Nam need approval from NCAA
Regardless of whether a drone takes off from a Windhoek backyard to catch the last glimpses of Namibia’s spectacular sunsets or if it is being used to take high-definition images of a construction site, flying any drone in the country means it is subject to the laws of Namibian airspace.
NamWater revenue up by N$52m
NamWater revenue increased by N$52 million from N$1.624 billion to N$1.677 billion in the 2019/20 financial year, representing an increase of 3.2%. According to the corporation’s CEO, Abraham Nehemia, the overall financial strength of the corporation increased year-on-year, as the net equity position improved by 7%.
Weekly takeaway with Lawrence Kamwi – The greatest service is the kindness of recognition
I have followed the aggressive rise of Zoom meetings with great interest. Whether it is personal coaching, career advice, or preaching, I am especially fond of the speakers who thrive on engagement with their audiences, those who are hungry for loud acknowledgement at every turn.
Opinion – Replace current exams with professional school-based assessments
Examinations in education have been around since time immemorial. The main question, however, is, whose interests do exams serve? Worldwide, exams serve multiple purposes.
APP fights on in electoral court
The All People’s Party (APP) has returned to the electoral court in which it is seeking an order that would compel the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to allow them access to 57 ballots cast but reportedly rejected during the regional council election for Ndonga Linena constituency last year.
Slow start to red line removal efforts
Government is experiencing challenges in implementing short-term resolutions taken at the second land conference in 2018, which is to precede the gradual removal of the controversial veterinary cordon fence, known as the red line.
Walvis makes U-turn on evictions
Walvis Bay councillors have made a U-turn on the eviction of illegal occupants that are currently living on eight municipal erven in Kuisebmond.
Hardap shack dwellers start building homes
Twenty-four members of the Shack Dwellers Federation (SDF) in the Hardap region have commenced with the construction of houses in different towns and villages.
Swapo boots Esau, Shanghala from top structures
The Swapo politburo has resolved to remove trial-awaiting former Cabinet ministers Bernhard Esau and Sacky Shanghala from its top decision-making structures.
