On 1 January 2025 the national minimum wage (NMW) for all Namibians, except domestic and agricultural workers, will be N$18 per hour, meaning wages of workers currently earning less than N$18 must be adjusted to at least that amount. Meanwhile, the minimum wages for domestic and agriculture workers will be increased gradually over a three-year...
Some of the most crucial aspects, besides affordability and reliability to consider when purchasing a vehicle, is the service cost as well as readily available and reasonably-priced spare parts. In the case of JAC Motors Namibia, all these serviceable boxes are ticked as a fully-stocked parts’ warehouse ensures that all wear and tear parts are...
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC)’s recently-concluded annual general meeting marked a significant achievement for the company in that it is now up-to-date and fully-compliant with the submission of its audited annual financial statements (AFS). The recent AGM, held at the end of September, was chaired by NAC board chairperson Leake Hangala, who announced the company...
The central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) yesterday provided more relief to Namibian consumers when it reduced the repo rate for the second consecutive quarter, this time by 25 basis points from 7.50% to 7.25%. This decision is expected to provide much-needed relief to domestic consumers who have been languishing in a high-interestrate environment for...
Green hydrogen is a complex new industry. Although its projects are not easy to realise, it inevitably holds transformational opportunities for many natural and corporate citizens of Namibia. This was part of the message by the Green Hydrogen Council chair, Obeth Kandjoze. He was responding to concerns that the emerging sector is being used to...
Notable motoring sector growth has enabled M&Z Motors to expand its presence in northern Namibia by opening a new showroom and state-of-the-art workshop in the town of Ondangwa. The opening, which took place last week, was officiated by Oshana governor, Elia Irimari, and M&Z Motors managing director Ekko Eisenberg, in the company of captains of...
Namib MILLS,kampani zimwe zakara azi gava nondja moNamibia ngesi zina gusamo usura ou wokugenyeka tupu toil rumbororo moyitora yaNamibia neyi yaSouth Afrika. Etokoro lyangesi kuna wizapo morwa nombudi dina kulihanena asi usura ou watum=nda koNamib Mills Yiwo una retesapo nomfa dovasesu gona ava kavadogorokere vatatu ntani gwaune kavakamukonderere mosipangero mosirongo saSouth Afrika moutano kaupitire. ‘’...
Having a canopy on the back of a bakkie is essential in Namibia because a well-fitted canopy keeps cargo securely locked inside, and prevents it from theft or damage. Having a properly, designed canopy also offers much-needed cargo protection from harsh weather, and can assist in reducing wind drag that occurs with an open load...
Namib Mills, one of the leading staple food suppliers in the country, has temporarily removed its Top Score Instant Porridge from shelves in both South Africa and Namibia. The drastic action comes after serious allegations that the Namib Mills product may have been responsible for the deaths of three toddlers, and the hospitalisation of a...
Sintana Energy, a public Canadian oil and gas exploration company focusing on Africa and South America, is preparing to commence a four-well drilling programme targeting the Mopane complex in the Orange Basin off the Namibian coast. Sintana’s drilling campaign, which follows earlier oil discoveries in the vicinity, will investigate developing the oil and gas resources on...