Author: Staff Reporter (Staff Reporter )

When thousands lost their jobs after the coronavirus broke out, many were forced to do the unthinkable… foraging for items to sell on a rubbish dump.

Former Bank of Namibia (BoN) governor and current mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo has expressed optimism over Namibia’s ability to emerge from the current economic doldrums, provided that everyone pulls their weight.

The proposal by the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia to sell half of its 10% carried participating interest in the approximately 24 000 square kilometres’ petroleum exploration licence (PEL 73) in the Kavango Basin, is expected to be concluded this month. 

Residents of an informal settlement in the Windhoek Rural constituency are pleading with the government to take full ownership of the area so they too can benefit from developmental projects. 

Chief Justice Peter Shivute says a worrying trend of theft and fraud amongst employees within the Office of the Judiciary is intolerable.

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Peter Katjavivi, has suggested that civic education be held to inform and educate Namibians about the purpose and importance of the constitution. 

Boys often take the backseat while a lot of emphasis is placed on creating better opportunities and mentorship initiatives for young girls. However, the Love Ink Network wants to change this narrative, through the Blue Project.