A small group of Namibians founded the South West Africa People’s Organisation (Swapo) on 19 April 1960 to fight for the independence of their country from colonial rule. Sixty-three years later, Swapo remains one of Africa’s most storied political parties, with a legacy of struggle and success that has inspired generations.
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SDF delivers 57 houses in Gobabis
The Shack Dwellers Federation (SDF), in collaboration with its various partners, yesterday handed over 57 houses at Gobabis’ Freedom Square location.
Thrills and spills in MTC HopSol League…as youngsters showcase talent
Athletic Club Football Academy (ACFA) delivered one of their best performances this season when they defeated Pioniers Boys 3-0 on Saturday at the Trustco United field during their MTC HopSol Youth League U/19 clash.
Nakupampadhala aanona paihulo a yi miipandeko
Opolisi moKaribib oya manga po omulumentu omunamimvo 22 sho anuwa a li a longele aanona yatatu omuyonena gwopaihulo.
NIPDB and World Bank tackle financing
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) and the World Bank Group recently concluded a Chelete Cage pitch event, providing a platform for innovative start-ups and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to raise funds and meet their capital requirements.
Objective credit ratings could save Africa billions – UNDP
African ministers, development actors and research institutes gathered on 14 April in Washington DC, on the margins of the 2023 World Bank/IMF Spring meetings, to discuss the impact of credit ratings on the cost of development finance in Africa.
Cerim to develop N$1.4b wind park…Nampower agrees to 50MW power purchase for 25 years
NamPower signed Power Purchase (PPA) and Transmission Connection (TCA) agreements with Cerim Lüderitz Energy for the development of the 50MW Lüderitz Wind Power Plant on a Build-Own-Operate Basis.
NovaNam first to receive FISH standard for crew
NovaNam, the subsidiary of the seafood Nueva Pescanova Group in Namibia, has become the first company in the world to be awarded the Fairness, Integrity, Safety and Health (FISH) Standard for International Crew Certification of labour compliance.
NSFAF wants additional N$400 million
The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund is eyeing a N$400 million increased budget, to N$2 billion, to cater for the expected increased number of applicants
during the 2023 academic year.
Lawyers peeved by POCA training
The ongoing joint training of magistrates and prosecutors on the Prevention of Organised Crime Act, facilitated by the office of the prosecutor general, has ruffled the feathers of lawyers.








