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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...
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The new tax relief measures, through which domestic thresholds have been adjusted that will result in many Namibians qualifying for refunds, were gazetted on Monday this week. This means the implementation of the new tax regime, which is estimated to directly inject more than N$640 million into the pockets of Namibians, is immediate and the...
Collaboration between the governments of Namibia and Botswana continues to bear fruit for citizens and businesses of both countries through last week’s announcement of a substantial reduction of mobile roaming charges. The move by the two countries, which was embarked on about a year ago, signifies a major step towards realising enhanced regional connectivity and...
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