Marine insurance, the earliest form of insurance, is an ancient concept of maritime law. It is important to know something about the history of marine insurance to understand how it operates today. The origin of marine insurance is “veiled in antiquity and lost in obscurity’’.
Author: Staff Reporter (Staff Reporter )
Opinion – Do away with government medical aid
This year, we will spend a whopping N$2.6 billion on medical aid for government employees.
Covid-19: Judge calls for parliamentary oversight
A widely acclaimed judge Oagile Bethuel Key Dingake has implored legislative functionaries in the SADC region to “ensure the observance of parliamentary oversight and scrutiny, democratic accountability, transparency, legitimacy” at all stages in the legislative process as the world grapples with Covid-19.
Governor praises efforts to tackle housing
//Kharas governor Aletha Frederick says the housing issue remains an emotive subject as thousands of people continue to live in deplorable conditions.
TB deaths, cases decline in 2020
Namibia has witnessed a marked decline in TB deaths and cases in 2020, the deputy minister of health Esther Muinjangue has said.
ECN hunts for new commissioners
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has started the process of identifying replacements for the current commissioners whose term lapses towards the end of this year.
N$75m township earmarked for Grootfontein
A private developer has chipped in to alleviate the housing crisis at Grootfontein with plans to establish a new township, which will see 122 houses constructed.
Judiciary feels financial squeeze
As the courts battle to clear the backlog of cases currently pilling up on their rolls at the same time increasing the civil jurisdiction of the lower courts, the recently decreased budget allocation may negatively affect such activities.
Chinese rush to get Covid shots… as Namibians show reluctancy
Chinese nationals are queuing up in large numbers at the Katutura Intermediate and Windhoek Central hospitals to receive their vaccination jabs against Covid-19.
Woman faces attempted murder charge
A teacher at the Limbandungila Combined School in the Ohangwena region was yesterday remanded in custody after she allegedly attempted to kill her friend and colleague on Friday last week.
