Trade minister Lucia Iipumbu has called for a tangible connection between the two-decades-old African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and the relatively new kid on the block, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Year: 2024
Judge to rule on Fishrot recusal this Friday
High Court Acting Judge Moses Chinhengo will rule on an application by Fishrot lightweight Nigel van Wyk for leave to appeal his refusal to recuse himself from the Fishrot matter in the Supreme Court this Friday.
Impalila’s potential unleashed
For years, driving around Impalila Island has been a daunting challenge due to its rocky surface, which becomes muddy and sticky, particularly during the rainy season.
Home affairs, UNDP in digital ID collabo
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) collaborated with the home affairs ministry on a five-day workshop during which the partners discussed rolling out digital legal identity in Namibia.
Kavango in dire need of special schools
A majority of education stakeholders in the Kavango East and West have strongly expressed the need for the establishment of special schools in the two regions.
Extra time for police in cryptocurrency case
Despite fierce arguments against a further postponement to allow for further investigations, Magistrate Monica Andjamba granted the State an inordinately long remand last week.
Walvis murder suspect seeks bail
A Walvis Bay fisherman who faces a charge of murder says he acted in self-defence after his victim confronted him over frequenting his residence.
NAC, Menzies struggle continues
The Namibia Airports Company has filed a notice in the High Court, asking for leave to petition the Supreme Court over the former’s decision to grant Menzies Aviation leeway to grill them over the bidding process for the multi-million-dollar ground handling tender at Hosea Kutako International Airport.
Drought relief: No one should be left out
Northern farmers say government officials should avoid discrimination in their distribution of drought relief food.
Gebhardt bids farewell to national duty
Namibia’s stalwart defender Ananias Gebhardt yesterday used Instagram to announce his retirement from the national football scene.









