The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has shattered global demand for luxury goods, including Namibian diamonds. Kennedy Hamutenya, CEO of Namibia Dessert Diamonds (NAMDIA) said in the last quarter of the financial year, in mid-January, the diamond industry was severely impacted by the outbreak of the pandemic.
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2020-09-162024-05-06Business
Annual inflation slows down to 2.4%…pushed down by housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels
The monthly inflation rate for August 2020 stood at 0.4%, which is an increase of 0.2 percentage points when compared to 0.2% recorded during July 2020.
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2020-09-162024-05-07National
Tashia Travels – 30 days in Singapore: part 2
Spending one night at the Marina Bay Sands Hotel in Singapore was a memorable lifetime experience that absolutely rocked my world.
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2020-09-162024-05-07Opinions
Opinion – Understanding the negative effects of AI on workers
Towards the end of last year, Namibia has experienced a change of wind in the political arena with many young people backing an independent political candidate who felt that the government was to be blamed for the high rate of unemployment among the youth, especially in towns such as Windhoek and Walvis Bay.
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2020-09-162024-05-07Opinions
Opinion – Are we going to create or destroy our country?
Namibians, Africans and global citizens generally have the desire for their countries to grow and develop. In the midst of a global pandemic, humanity is faced with its greatest challenges of being unable to ensure the well-being of people, the planet and profits.
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2020-09-162024-06-18Crime and Courts
Murder accused teacher still without a lawyer
A Windhoek teacher who is accused of fatally stabbing his wife multiple times and slitting her stomach in April last year is yet to attain legal representation for his case.
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2020-09-162024-06-18Crime and Courts
Okahandja gang murder trial to resume
The Windhoek Regional Court is set to hear more details as to what led to the gruesome death of an Okahandja resident more than a decade ago when the trial resumes in October.
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2020-09-162024-05-07National
Association advocates for indigenous sign language recognition
ONGWEDIVA - As the world celebrates National Month of the Deaf, the Namibian National Association of the Deaf (NNAD) is pleading for the Namibian Sign Language (NSL) to be recognised as an indigenous language in the country.
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2020-09-162024-05-07National
Residents protest against service delivery, jobs
OMUTHIYA – The community of Oshivelo is up in arms over what they termed discriminatory practice by the settlement office, alleging they are being sidelined in acquiring plots, jobs, as well as equitable services.
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2020-09-162024-06-18Crime and Courts
Ex-street kid testifies in Americans’ murder trial
A former street kid, who was allegedly approached by two American citizens, accused of the assassin-like murder of Andre Heckmair, last week testified before Windhoek High Court Judge Christie Liebenberg.