Author: Staff Reporter (Staff Reporter )

NamPower has informed residents of Kombat village that it has resolved to postpone the disconnection of electricity supply to the village.

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.

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.

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?

Khomas governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua handed over donations of cleaning and medical equipment, wheelchairs and school uniforms to various schools and community projects in Windhoek last Friday. 

The police in Zambezi are investigating a case of attempted murder and robbery after a 50-year-old Zambian man was assaulted and suspects cut off the tip of his tongue and stole N$100 from him. 

A 42-year-old woman from Livingstone, Zambia died when the boat she was travelling in capsized after being hit by a hippopotamus along the Mpuka River in the Ikaba area on Saturday.

A lawyer representing the publisher of a local newspaper, which is being sued for N$150 000 for defamation by labour minister Utoni Nujoma, has withdrawn from the matter. 

A 43-year-old man currently serving a prison term of 60 years for gang-raping a woman more than a decade ago, is considering withdrawing the matter in which he is fighting for his police docket.

Constantly engaging men and boys to take responsibility should be a critical part of initiatives to end violence against women.