WINDHOEK – Residential property prices continued to contract during the first quarter of 2019, like they have done since 2018. This is according to the latest FNB House Price Index which recorded a contraction of one percent at the end of March 2019, compared to a contraction of 0.3 percent over the same period last year. Overall, the property market remains lacklustre, as the price index continues to hover in a negative territory.
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Star Alliance unveils refurbished lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle
WINDHOEK - Star Alliance has officially completed the refurbishment of its lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport. The 980-square-metre facility offers seating for more than 220 guests and features stylish elements inspired by Parisian design and architecture.
Sanlam staff give back through Mother’s Day campaign
WINDHOEK - Sanlam staff, through their Mother’s Day campaign, recently donated items to expecting mothers and newborn babies at the Katutura Maternity Ward. The campaign termed ‘From One Mother to the Next’
Old Mutual’s internship programme a catalyst for employment preparation
WINDHOEK - The Namibian unemployment rate has been on the rise in recent years. Based on the Labour Survey Report of 2018, the unemployment rate stood at 33.4 percent in 2018, while the youth unemployment rate for persons aged between 19 and 34 stands at 44 percent.
Mining can contribute more if policy uncertainties are addressed – Kasete
WINDHOEK – The local mining sector has the potential to contribute more to the country’s socio-economic development if government can address all policy and regulatory
Telecommunications, mobile money and job creation – Are we ready as a nation to cash in?
Mobile Money is described as mobile payments system based on accounts held by a mobile operator and is accessible from subscribers of mobile phones. Cash is converted into electronic value and vice versa and this mainly happens at
Developments in uranium sector begin to look promising
Standard Bank Namibia is excited to collaborate with our clients in the vibrant uranium sector. Over the medium to long term, the uranium sector in Namibia is expected to not only contribute towards the country achieving its socio-economic
Change in mining legislation inevitable – Alweendo
WINDHOEK – It is unrealistic for investors in the mining sector to expect no change in policy or legislation during the duration of their investment, as some of these sectoral investments can be as long as 30 years.
Professionals welcome Nust’s Masters of Architect graduates to address skills shortage
WINDHOEK – The Council of Architects and Quantity Surveyors as well as the Namibia Institute of Architects have wholeheartedly welcomed the recent graduation of the first two Master of Architecture degree holders at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust).
NWR promotes domestic travel through social media influencers
WINDHOEK - One thing that cannot be ignored is the impact that social media has on an individual’s travel decisions.