Recent heavy rains across the country that caused extensive damage to property, such as houses and vehicles, are expected to significantly increase loss ratios for Namibia’s 15 short-term insurers, which in turn is expected to push up insurance premiums as losses mount for reinsurance companies.
After the failure to reach an agreement with their employer for better wages for the second time on Thursday, the Shoprite striking workers are now preparing to head back to the labour court.
KARIBIB – Although surrounded by a major gold mine and several other smaller deposits, Karibib, a small, sleepy town where, on average, the income of most households is just below the poverty line, has been rocked with high skyrocketing levels of unemployment, as well as alcohol and drug alcohol abuse among the residents.
OKAHANDJA - Following heavy rains experienced as of last week until the weekend countrywide, some vulnerable residents of Five Rand settlement were left flooded after water entered their shacks.
OMUTHIYA – Independent Patriots for Change councillor for Omuthiya Petrina Shiindi said she wants to interrogate the land issue and water woes hampering the town amid rife concerns from the residents.
WALVIS BAY – Most schools in the Erongo region are ready to resume face-to-face teaching next week or early in February.
The top trending clip on our radar is of former musician turned businessman Legg-Ghetto Amugulu who gave praise for the changing weather pattern and eventually the country receiving massive showers from all corners.
2021 will be the year that musicians finally understand that radio is a business.
The Ozongama Zomuara Foundation, established in 2015 by the late Ovaherero Queen Meriam Rukoro is continuing to impact lives through its charitable work with the leaders of its dedicated young members (her children and family).
2020 was a hard year to live through. And by the looks of things, 2021 won’t be any different.