Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, the traditional perception that development is synonymous to economic growth prevailed.
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Opinion – Anomalies pertaining to salary scales in public service
Costa Mutonga Musunga’s letter ‘Name NSSCAS teachers grade 7 on salary scale’ and published by New Era on 1 April 2021 refers.
Opinion – 30 years after the Windhoek Declaration… press freedom, global journalism under siege
At least 60 journalists worldwide lost their lives on the job in 2020, according to Unesco, a sad continuation of targeted attacks on the press, mostly for its obligatory scrutiny of public officials.
Letter – Namibia strictly not anti-foreigners
As an unemployed graduate or expert, you wake up every day to meet yet a new job opportunity. Looking for a job can be nightmarish that goes on for years, yet one hopes that getting employment sooner would be a magnificent dream come true.
Letter – Africa pharmaceutical lessons amid virus pandemic
The African population is estimated at 1.2 billion and is projected to grow significantly in the next decade by doubling by the year 2050.
Edirorial – NamRA: A nexus between taxation, inclusive growth
The long-awaited operationalisation of the Namibia Revenue Agency has finally come to fruition, heralding a new beginning as far as revenue collection is concerned. NamRA was established as a solution to the perrenial and low revenue collection problem the country has been experiencing for many years.
Police officer impersonation scams on the rise
Although a police uniform serves as a source of pride and respect, which reflects a feeling of patriotism and public order, police impersonation is still rampant in Namibia where crooks illegally use the sacred uniform to commit crimes.
Child-murder: High Court drops urgent application
An urgent High Court application, seeking orders to have a mother who is accused of murdering her two minor children and attempting to kill the third one in Ethiopia last year released from police custody, was withdrawn yesterday.
Walvis to evict occupants to sell erven
No erven will be offered for sale this time around in Narraville, while only 20 erven will be available in Kuisebmond and 49 in Meersig to first time buyers.
Opposition, PM differ on corruption
Opposition lawmakers vented their anger at Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila on Wednesday after she delivered a ministerial statement outlining the government’s efforts in fighting corruption and the measures the authorities had taken to address the problem.
