The bail application of former minister of justice Sackey Shanghala’s employee, Nigel van Wyk, on new facts, that was abandoned is now set to start in the Windhoek High Court before Oshakati-based judge Davis Munsu today together with that of Bernhardt Esau.
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42 000 tonnes of petcoke destined for Zambia
A consignment of 42 000 tonnes of petroleum coke (petcoke) is currently being offloaded at the port of Walvis Bay. Petcoke is a final carbon-rich solid material that derives from oil refining, and is one type of the group of fuels referred to as cokes.
Opuwo town council election unchanged
The annual election of office-bearers for the Opuwo Town Council was held this week, which saw no changes in portfolios for all leadership positions.
Works loses hotel demolition suit
Musician-turned-businessman John Sylvanus John has successfully won a lawsuit against the Ministry of Works following a fallout over the demolition of a government building in Okahandja.
De Sousa hogging headlines in the US…breaks Namibian 60m indoor record
One of Namibia’s most gifted sprinters Sade de Sousa this past weekend continued with her revitalising form on the American athletics circuit when she clocked a remarkable time of 7.43 seconds in the women’s 60m indoor race.
More cattle marketed during October
The Agricultural Bank of Namibia has said the lifting of a ban on the movement of cattle to South Africa is responsible for an increase in animals sold on the market, while the sale of small stock is also showing signs of recovery.
Finance Insight – Diversified farming is vital for growth
Diversified and value-added agriculture are secondary agricultural uses that re-allocate some of a farm’s productive resources, such as land, capital, farm equipment and paid labour into new activities.
Water vital to livestock’s growth
Many farmers seem to focus more on forage or feed intake as the factor that contributes to livestock performance, however, all physiological processes responsible for intake, reproduction, growth, milk and meat production amongst others depend on water.
Megatrends expected to transform the travel industry
Several powerful megatrends – from young, highly connected travellers to the arrival of electric air taxis – are expected to exert an immense influence on air travel over the next decade, forcing industry, governments and technology to adapt rapidly.
Suspected e-commerce fraud in Namibia increases by 54%
Around 6% of electronic commerce (e-commerce) transactions originating from Namibia during the start of the festive season shopping period are suspected to be fraudulent. This represents a staggering 54% increase when compared to the same time last year.








