Lufthansa cabin crews have called a two-day strike next week in the German cities of Frankfurt and Munich, the UFO union announced Saturday, days after the airline announced record profits. “On Thursday, the group announced a record result,” said UFO union leader Joachim Vazquez Buerger.
Year: 2024
Saudi Aramco reports 24.7% drop in profits
Saudi Aramco yesterday reported a 24.7% decline in profits in 2023 compared to the previous year, the result of lower oil prices and production cuts.
Sanlam financial services total record R12.4 billion
THE biggest life insurer in Africa, Sanlam, last week reported its latest financial results showing its financial services totalled R12.4 billion, which is record achievement from the group and ended 21% higher on a per share basis.
Smit calls for improved economic resilience …argues revenue windfall should prepare for shocks
POPULAR Democratic Movement (PDM) parliamentarian and shadow finance minister, Nico Smit last week said despite the 2024/25 national budget being impressive, the additional liquidity has not been properly channelled.
High court dismisses lawsuit against ‘Gazza’
The Windhoek High Court on Thursday dismissed a N$408 791 lawsuit against prominent Namibian musician Lazarus Shiimi, well-known by his stage name Gazza.
WATCH!This week’s #IndustryLoop Boss Lady shares how she met some of the world’s biggest celebrities
In this week's #IndustryLoop with NSK, Julia AKA Boss Lady shares how she met some of the world's biggest celebrities and rubbing people the wrong way. Tune in this Friday on all New Era social media platforms.
From Rap to Afro – Ricki G’s journey
Rap sparked her love of music throughout her school years, and she admired singers like Nicki Minaj. But since the release of her debut single “//gautere” featuring DJ Hoppy in 2019, Rencia Gontes, better known by her stage name Ricki G, has been immersed in the music industry.
Opinion – African elections: The urgency to implement guidelines for digital, social media use
THE year 2024 has been dubbed the “ultimate election year” given that the majority of the world will be electing new leaders.
NSFAF reviewing funding policy
Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) company secretary Fillemon Immanuel has announced that NSFAF, under the directive of the Office of the Prime Minister, is actively reviewing its funding policy to enhance inclusivity and equity.
Kandjii-Murangi announces bio-economy strategy implementation
Minister of higher education, technology and innovation Itah Kandjii-Murangi-Murangi on Wednesday announced the implementation of the bio-economy strategy, which was approved by Cabinet in November 2019.







