Multi-award-winning gospel artist D-Naff, his wife Dainess Ziba, gospel star Lady Dyna and NamGospel United – a group consisting of various local gospel artists – have been nominated for the 24th edition of the Texas Gospel Music Excellence Awards (TGMEA) 2022.
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PSEMAS should be transformed into fund
During the launch of Namibia Health Financing Reform Study this week by the Economic Association of Namibia, Muine Samahiya, a consultant, said analysts have suggested transforming the Public Servants Employee Medical Aid Scheme (PSEMAS) into a national fund, covering both public and private employees.
New BIPA campaign advocates for trademark protection
The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA), in line with its mandate to protect entrepreneurship and innovation, has embarked on a campaign aimed at educating the public about the importance of registering their trademarks and protecting their brands.
NamRA moots one-stop border post in Zambezi
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA)’;s management, led by its Commissioner Sam Shivute, is in the Zambezi Region for the primary objective of assessing the viability of a one-stop border post at Katima Mulilo that will link Namibia to Zambia.
Farmworkers’ minimum wage increases to N$1 653 per month
The Namibia Agricultural Labour Forum (NALF) has confirmed the successful completion of negotiations for an adjustment of the minimum wage for the agricultural sector. According to the new agreement, officially signed on 09 November 2021, the current minimum wage of 2017 is to be increased by 18% as from 1 January 2022.
High cost of electricity a barrier for businesses
Namibia has the highest cost of electricity in the southern African region for commercial and large-scale businesses, making it difficult to attract manufacturers and businesses.
Opinion – The danger of pigeonholes
As we continue to look at Vision 2030 together, I want us to look at how we can address some of the divisions that baffle us at times.
Opinion – Novel approaches to arts exhibitions in wake of Covid
The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a hard toll on the quality of our lives, even to the extent of the terrible loss of too many loved ones. Livelihoods have suffered and businesses lost, poverty has increased globally. These are very hard times.
Opinion – Are degreed people the panacea to poor service delivery and corruption?
Commentators of the recently concluded local government elections (LGE2021) in South Africa in which the ANC performed pathetically below 50% have attributed the humiliating performance to the wheelbarrowing of loyal cadres and buddies in positions of power.
Opinion – Digitalisation of the economy in the 4IR
Bank of Namibia held its 22nd Annual Symposium on the 4 November 2021 under Digital Transformation for Sustainable Economic Development, a well-articulated overview about the future of economic development, and the regulatory and policy environment.
