The US and China faced a significant trade deficit (over US$375 billion in 2017), with State subsidies in China’s export industries, technological transfers and intellectual property theft being the primary causes of the US-China trade war. In response, China imposed duties on US$185 billion worth of US imports, while the US enacted tariffs on more...
The recently-concluded MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba left me feeling both inspired and deeply reflective. One powerful takeaway from the event was a statement by Nyasha Karadzandima of Bank Windhoek: “Brand love starts in the building.” This struck me profoundly, reinforcing an often-overlooked truth: successful branding begins within the organisation itself before it can be...
The story of Naboth’s vineyard (1 Kings 21: 1-21a) is, among other things, a classic case of injustice. People who have wealth and power use these to get what they want, even if it means taking the life of an innocent person. This is something that was certainly not unique to the 10th Century B.C.;...
On 20 March 2025, members of Namibia’s 8th Parliament were sworn in at Tintenpalast in Windhoek. They vowed to respect and defend Namibia’s Constitution and to be loyal to the country and its citizens. But will they truly deliver on their promise to serve the interests of the people? Hence, what contributions will they bring...
Vincent Shimutwikeni The mining sector has been a cornerstone of Namibia’s socio-economic development, driving job creation and contributing to the growth of both new and existing towns. With key industries in diamonds, uranium, zinc, copper, and other metal ores, mining has long provided stability and opportunities across the country. Historically, both before and after independence,...
GOBABIS – Head coach of Young African FC, Maleagi Ngarizemo said his team have to collect maximum points against Rundu-based clubs Julinho Athletics FC and Cuca Tops this weekend at their famous Legare Stadium in Gobabis. Young African produced a stellar performance since the start of the league campaign and only tasted one premier league...
Rudolf Gaiseb Transport minister Veikko Nekundi has issued a stern warning to traffic officers who harass seven-seater operators. This follows reports of traffic officers harassing these operators at several roadblocks, where their permits were revoked and they were issued with traffic fines. In a media engagement on Tuesday, he warned that such acts may result in...
Lahja Nashuuta The ruling Swapo Party has denied spying on its Members of Parliament (MPs) following the surprise electoral defeat of one of its own, Fenny Tutjavi, to the Landless People’s Movement’s Utaara Mootu. Swapo MPs have since been scratching their heads over who among them voted for Mootu. The duo squared off for the...
Auleria Wakudumo Elelo lodoolopa yaNdangwa ola udaneka opo li kale tali deula ovalihongi vomoshiputundilo shoCosdec oule weedula nhano. Ovalihongi otava ka pewa omadeulo moilonga yokomake ngaashi okutunga, okuxwikila, omadewo meekombiuta, okuhondja naikwao ya wedwa po. Omukulunhuwiliki wodoolopa yaNdangwa Ismael Namgongo okwa holola kutya elelo lodoolopa yaNdangwa onghene tali twikile okukwafela okukwafela oshiwana nokukwashilipaleka kutya otali...
Auleria Wakudumo Nonande vamwe va tula omutwe kepepe eshi omaumbo avo a ya koshi yomeva, Fransisco Joseph ota twikile okukondja apa ta dulu opo a hange epangelo ondjilakati. Joseph (30) omukalimo womOshoopala, oo eli paife keetenda kEhenye mOshakatiu okwa ti keumbo okwa yaukako nongeshefa yaye youkuki, ouleke,oubisikiti naikwao opo a twikile okulandifa. “Nonande ongeshefa itai...