The year 2023 has been grappled with highs and lows. We look at some of the events that made waves:
Author: Staff Reporter (Staff Reporter )
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Namibia’s parliamentary journey in 2023
As the curtain draws close on 2023 with only a week left until we welcome 2024, it’s time to reflect on the dynamic and eventful year that unfolded within the halls of the Namibian Parliament.
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Symbio inaugurates first gigafactory
Symbio, an equally-owned joint venture between Forvia, Michelin and Stellantis, this month inaugurated SymphonHy, its first Gigafactory, which has been hailed as a centre of technological and industrial excellence.
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G7 diamond restrictions to adversely impact Namibia – Alweendo
In May this year, the G7 grouping of seven major industrial countries announced that they are considering measures to restrict the sale of Russian diamonds.
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Massive uranium deposit discovered in Erongo
Preliminary findings from exploration conducted in the Erongo region indicate the presence of a massive new uranium deposit.
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Namfisa ensures over N$3.8 million is paid back
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) is entrusted with the crucial task of regulating and supervising financial institutions and intermediaries to ensure a stable and fair non-banking financial sector.
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Sim registration queues aggravate
Residents in northern Namibia are observed daily at various Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) Self-Service Centres in long queues hoping to beat the deadline of 31 December and avoid discontinuation of their SIM cards.
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‘Abusive’ principal, teacher await hearing
A school principal who stands accused of abuse of learners and is said to have been ruling the school through fear, is set for a disciplinary hearing next year.
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Road users urged to be vigilant on coastal roads
Erongo Regional Council chairperson Benitha Imbamba has called on residents and visitors enjoying time at the coast to exercise caution when travelling, and being mindful of the environment.
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Opinion – Genocide descendants: 2024 a year of recalibration, action, apology, reparations
As 2023 draws to a close and with much anticipation, we herald 2024, as descendants of the great warriors of the anti-colonial resistances against German penetration and occupation of our ancestral land, then known by the imperialists and their accomplices and allies as German South West Africa, we cannot but pause and seriously reflect on the year that has been.