As a Namibian-owned bank, Bank Windhoek deemed it necessary to sponsor the hosting of the second WorldSkills Africa Competition for the youth from across Africa to participate in a wide array of skills.
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Opinion – Forests in southern Africa and their importance
Southern Africa is prestigious for its rich biodiversity and endemism. Its landscape has changed, varying from rainforests to deserts.
Opinion – Covid, IKS and the return of useful public open spaces
The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic about two years ago reminded planners and all those involved in space production strategies to rethink their approaches.
Ovambanderu history day a great success – Muundjua
Ovambanderu Traditional Authority councillor Tutu Muundjua has praised the community history day conducted at Gobabis in the Omaheke region last weekend as a “great success.”
NCA livestock improvement initiative launched
A fresh initiative to improve livestock farming in the northern communal areas was launched in Rundu on Tuesday.
Murder, robbery convicts seek early release
Five men currently serving lengthy jail terms are asking the High Court to consider releasing them after serving more than half of their sentences.
Uutoni urges pragmatic housing solutions
Urban and rural development minister Erastus Uutoni implored the private sector to expeditiously find pragmatic solutions to the many challenges in the housing sector.
Oshikoto cements ties with Norwegian council
A cooperation agreement signed between the Oshikoto regional council and the Norwegian county council of Innlandet in 2015, was this week cemented with the visit of a five-member delegation to the region.
Worldskills proves importance of skills for development
The Worldskills Africa competition underway in Swakopmund underlines the critical importance of skills for the transformation of Africa into a powerful continent with attractive economic growth and high returns on investment.
Sugar price increase leaves bitter taste…as local packers are forced to source outside SACU
Namibian white sugar prices are set to increase by 20% from 7 April 2022, thereby adding more pressure on consumers already faced with rising food prices.








