That sun-up, the auctioneer, Mr Werner – dressed in a white ankle-length robe – set up his nylon hut. The curled-hair fellow gummed a 10-cow paper on a steel wagon. Instantly, the onlookers patted the green-yellowish wagon.
Author: Staff Reporter (Staff Reporter )
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Capricorn supports 10 ECD centres in Oshakati
A safe, healthy and conducive learning environment is critical for children to maximise their early learning and to build a strong foundation for their development. That is why the Capricorn Foundation is investing in quality early childhood development (ECD), through credible organisations, to maximise the future well being of the Namibian child.
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Children’s books launched
Two children’s books illustrating the Namibian atlas as well as fun facts about the Namibian wildlife were made public recently. Launched by Development Workshop (DW) Namibia, the books ‘My Children’s Picture Atlas of Namibia’ and ‘My Namibian Wildlife’, serve to enhance children’s general knowledge about Namibia, as well as improving their comprehension.
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NASA wants equal student funding for all
The National African Students Association (NASA) wants government to fund all students at whatever accredited institution they may have been enrolled.
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Beatha, the bonnet girl
Some people are more creative and insightful than others. They can figure out what they need to do on their own, while others need something or someone to spark their creativity.
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Opinion: Restoring the economy to past glory
Last week in parliament, finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi tabled the national budget under the theme ‘Reimaging, a Better Future for the Youth’. He is right. There is a need to reimage the economy in a more positive light.
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NamPower postpones Kombat disconnection
NamPower has informed residents of Kombat village that it has resolved to postpone the disconnection of electricity supply to the village.
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Capricorn’s six-month profit up 23% to N$580m
Capricorn Group Limited, a Namibian financial services group listed on the Namibian Stock Exchange with diversified operations and business interests in Namibia and Botswana, released its interim financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2021 last week.
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Opinion: A wealthy Namibia: Home to the poor and hungry
Namibia is an upper-middle-income country with a population of 2.5 million people. Despite a struggling economy and the impact of Covid-19, Namibia is still ranked as one of the wealthiest countries in Africa per capita. Namibians remains the third-wealthiest individuals on the continent with average assets of N$118 971 per person, yet Namibia is home to the poor and hungry.
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Opinion: Managing a disruptive status quo
More than ever before, and over the past few years, the concept disruptive and its impact on business has become more popular. Such unprecedented thrusts and shifts have caused many businesses to shut their doors, while some thrived and remained adjacent with evolving changes. So, what management attributes may be responsible for the survival of these businesses, despite the unplanned turbulence?