CORDOBA – The Santos Bar, across from Cordoba’s celebrated mosque, would normally be groaning with tourists tucking into its trademark Spanish tortillas. But with the coronavirus pandemic, “everything’s dead”, the owner says. The Mezquita, an eighth-century mosque later turned into a cathedral, is the most visited site in the Andalusian town in southern Spain. But...
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China economy rebounds in Q2 after virus hit: AFP poll
BEIJING – China returned to growth in the second quarter after the coronavirus pandemic handed the world’s second-largest economy its first contraction in decades, according to an AFP poll of analysts. The survey of analysts from 11 institutions pegged China’s growth at 1.3% – a far cry from the 6.1% expansion posted last year but...
Pro-business policies critical for domestic economy revival – Team Namibia
An extremely disappointing speculative BB Fitch rating and an economy on the edge of an abyss have prompted Team Namibia to call for a drastic improvement on Namibia’s appeal to domestic and foreign investors.
Last miners down tools at Tschudi mine
TSUMEB – A last stake of employees at B&E International Namibia North, a company contracted by Weatherly Mining, who were producing copper at the Tschudi Mine, downed tools this week following a severance pay dispute.
Transport commission clips Air Namibia’s wings…. citing safety and financial concerns
The Transportation Commission of Namibia has suspended Air Namibia’s Scheduled Air Services Licence with effect from 23h59 yesterday (Wednesday 8 July 2020).
Hosea Kutako airport gears up for stage 4
The Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) is readying for its restart plan under the heading “Resumption of Activities” to ensure the airport is prepared upon the resumption of international flights as borders are gradually reopening under the provisions of the State of the Emergency Regulations on Covid-19.
BW empowers Van Wyk’s community change dreams
Xenophone van Wyk recently won N$30 000 towards his efforts in Tsumeb’s informal settlement of Kuvukiland, through the Bank Windhoek #JourneyingTogether social media campaign. He was the third winner of the competition, which concluded in May 2020.
Opinion- Retire comfortably with GIPF
When you reach 60, the last thing you want to worry about is your retirement.
No further closures planned – Pick n Pay
Pick n Pay Namibia, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, has said no additional stores will close after it confirmed the closure of the Pick n Pay Centre, formerly known as Seagulls Mall, in Walvis Bay.
Opinion – Evolving customer service in Africa
In the era of hyper-consumerism, African customers want more: better service, a better experience and a better connection.
