Covid-19 has caused major disruptions to our lives. From work, school, play to interacting and everything in between.
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Impact of Covid-19 on African economies worsening…essential to expedite the safe restart
The latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) confirms that the impact of Covid-19 on Africa’s aviation industry and economies has worsened sharply since the previous assessment in April.
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African businesses urged to participate in virtual conference
Businesses on the African continent are at a crossroads, with Covid-19 exacerbating existing cracks in the system and creating an urgent need to adopt innovative technologies for future success.
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Quota auctions will not result in another ‘Fishrot’ …Namibia needs dwindling foreign currency
The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Albert Kawana, Wednesday lashed out at critics of the new fish quota auctioning policy, saying allegations that this course of action could result in another ‘fishrot’ scandal should be outright rejected. Speaking in Windhoek, Kawana addressed these Fishrot allegations, foreign ownership of the fisheries sector as well as...
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Essential Service Certificates are still valid – ministry
The trade ministry yesterday confirmed that all businesses issued with Essential Services Certificates during Stage 1 of the state of emergency do not have to re-apply. This is because the Essential Services Certificates previously issued are still valid for the duration of the state of emergency. This announcement follows yesterday’s confirmation of the countrywide migration...
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Standard Chartered, Airtel Africa in joint venture to offer more access to mobile financial services
JOHANNESBURG – International banking group Standard Chartered and telecommunications company Airtel Africa on Thursday announced they would collaborate to drive financial inclusion across key markets in Africa by providing customers with increased access to mobile financial services. In a joint statement, the companies said they would work together to create new products aimed at enhancing...
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Opinion – Retirement planning at every career stage
Thembi Kandanga Life has many important milestones; graduation, marriage, children, buying a house and soon enough retirement. There’s no getting around it, retirement is a big deal and despite the life-changing magnitude of this event, it’s something that many of us leave to the last minute. Think of how you would like to spend...
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Affected vendors advised to approach authority
Informal vendors still awaiting word on the open markets that were closed because they did not meet the new Covid-19 health requirements, as stipulated by the Ministry of Health and Social Services, have been advised to approach the City of Windhoek for the way forward. Manager of Health and Environment at the City, Mary-Anne Kahitu,...
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Namibia’s fiscal policy to pass through phases over HPP2
At the recent formulation meeting of the economic advancement chapter for phase two of the Harambee Prosperity Plan (HPP), it was proposed that Namibia’s fiscal policy stance should pass through three phases over HPP2, namely from 2020 to 2025. Fiscal policy is considered by economists as very effective during economic downturns and in monetary unions. ...
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East Africa launches electronic system to track cargo and drivers
JOHANNESBURG – Regional intergovernmental organisation the East African Community (EAC) announced it would launch a regional electronic cargo and driver-tracking system (RECDTS) yesterday at the Rusumo border post between Rwanda and Tanzania. Addressing a weekly online EAC ad hoc regional co-ordination committee (EARCC) meeting on Covid-19 last Friday, the deputy secretary-general in charge of productive...