It might not be the most fun topic to talk about. However, because it is something we all deal with on a daily basis, it is of paramount importance that we talk about it. As women, staying in tune with our bodies is key to maintaining good health. Believe it or not, your pee can reveal quite a bit about...
Dalom Kids set to light up Katima Mulilo
The love between Namibian fans and South Africa’s iconic Dalom Music family continues to grow. This year’s visit will be bigger and better. Bosslady Sylvia Tshanda said after a memorable 2024 tour stop in Windhoek and Katima Mulilo with just the Dalom Kids, the legendary Dalom Music family is returning to the Zambezi region in full force. This time,...
NTN inspires through God of Women
“God of Women,” a compelling play created by Sifiso Nyathi and directed by Keamogetsi Joseph Molapong, was performed at the National Theatre of Namibia recently. The production delves into themes of identity, culture and women’s resilience. More than just a play, “God of Women” functions as an interactive classroom, a societal mirror and a celebration of African storytelling. More than...
Old Mutual celebrates over 10 million rewards’ points redeemed
Old Mutual Namibia reached a significant milestone on its Rewards Programme, where customers have to date redeemed more than 10.4 million, which is equivalent to N$1 million. The programme continues to grow as a key customer loyalty and engagement programme, with more than 25 000 members now participating in it. Old Mutual Namibia’s existing Rewards partners, The Foschini Group (TFG)...
Heineken beer sales dip, tariffs add to uncertainty
AMSTERDAM – Heineken yesterday said its beer sales were down in the first quarter but kept profit forecasts for the year unchanged despite noting increased uncertainty from tariffs. Global beer volumes for the world’s second-biggest brewer after AB InBev came in at 54.1 hectolitres in the first three months of the year, compared to 55.4 in 2024. The company said...
Hyphen launches employment skills’ census map
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) has launched the Hyphen Hydrogen Energy Skills Census, which it describes as a groundbreaking initiative supporting Namibia’s first large-scale green hydrogen project. This census allows Namibians to submit their skills information and upload relevant documents to be included in a comprehensive job- seekers database. The Hyphen Green Hydrogen project in southern Namibia is expected to create...
Infrastructure, wealth delivery top MP’s concerns
When the recently- tabled national budget is unpacked, it emerges that only 12% of the allocated funding directly goes into building the roads, schools, hospitals, water, electricity and rural infrastructure. These are items that Namibians need most, said Swapo parliamentarian Fenny Nanyeni. She urged that Namibia should ensure its borrowing decisions directly support capital formation, not consumption, saying: “We cannot...
Opinion – Avoiding financial default for SMEs
Preventing default is essential for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) aiming to maintain a healthy financial status and sustain long-term growth. Here are a few strategic approaches businesses can adopt to avoid financial distress: Business rescue and restructuring Early intervention is critical when financial challenges arise. Business rescue involves formal procedures to rehabilitate financially distressed companies. This process allows businesses...
Opinion – Introducing ‘NNN innovation of governance’
Since independence, Namibia, as a sovereign state, has been using macro-economic policies, such as the fiscal policy, to address macroeconomic problems in the country. I am passionate about this subject and felt the only way to honour the late Dr Sam Nujoma’s legacy and leadership is by investing in my personality, studying toward a master’s degree in Public Policy and...
Opinion – Pathology of criminal justice process, procedure in Namibia
Normally, the criminal justice process starts and ends at specific points, between which certain steps must be followed chronologically until the process concludes. The process begins when a crime is reported to the authorities. Once a person is suspected of committing that crime, criminal law and procedures come into play, prescribing the steps to be taken to ensure the accused...