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      Tweya calls for more intense bilateral relations with India

      Tweya calls for more intense bilateral relations with India

      2019-01-21  Edgar Brandt
      WINDHOEK – Minister of Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development, Tjekero Tweya, has called for an intensification of strategic alliances between Namibia and India to yield tactical outcomes fast-tracking industrialisation and prosperity for the two countries.
      Africa’s top 10 tech start-ups selected for accelerator programme

      Africa’s top 10 tech start-ups selected for accelerator programme

      2019-01-18  Staff Reporter
      WINDHOEK - Airbus and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) have announced the top 10 African tech start-ups that will take part in the latest Airbus Bizlab #Africa4Future accelerator programme. They were selected after an open public pitch event in front of experts, potential investors, the media and other stakeholders in Kenya’s capital city. 
      No passengers for Nam transport to Zim following fuel protests

      No passengers for Nam transport to Zim following fuel protests

      2019-01-18  Edgar Brandt
      WINDHOEK – Public transportation, both via road and air, is still readily available from Namibia to Zimbabwe despite the political and civil unrest that flared up in the southern African nation this week. However, while transportation companies say they are ready to drive and fly, most of the buses destined for Zimbabwe are practically empty and flights under-booked as travellers seem to be waitin
      NWR makes travelling affordable

      NWR makes travelling affordable

      2019-01-17  Staff Reporter
      WINDHOEK - Quite often the chance to travel is dismissed once one considers the costs associated with it. When an individual considers visiting a new place, the first question that comes to mind is; How expensive is it going to be?
      Back-to-school financial stress

      Back-to-school financial stress

      2019-01-17  Staff Report 2
      WINDHOEK – Most parents know that back-to-school is one of the most expensive times of the year, but it is estimated only half of parents make an effort to establish a back to school budget. Parents are well aware that that back-to-school shopping poses a financial burden on their families. A whopping percentage of parents spoken to claim that getting kids ready for a new year of classes leaves th
      Calamitous ceiling collapse at Country Club caused by strong winds

      Calamitous ceiling collapse at Country Club caused by strong winds

      2019-01-17  Edgar Brandt
      WINDHOEK – A disastrous ceiling collapse on Tuesday at the entrance of the Windhoek Country Club Resort and Casino (WCCR) has been attributed to strong winds. Fortunately, no staff members or guests were injured when the entire ceiling of the VIP drop-off area came loose and crashed onto the floor of the entrance at around 14h00.
      Eiseb succeeds pioneering Ndjaba as NDTC’s new CEO

      Eiseb succeeds pioneering Ndjaba as NDTC’s new CEO

      2019-01-17  Staff Reporter
      WINDHOEK - The Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) Board of Directors have confirmed the retirement of Shihaleni Ellis Ndjaba, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NDTC, who retired at the end of December 2018, following 11 years of dedicated service to the company. He is succeeded by Brent Eiseb, who previously served at strategic level as Senior Manager, Sales & Marketing. Eiseb’s appointment is
      Current challenges faced by new SMEs

      Current challenges faced by new SMEs

      2019-01-16  Staff Reporter
      WINDHOEK - As the Namibian economy continues to navigate economic challenges; the knock-on effect on consumers is one of the main issues keeping new SMEs awake at night. 
      SBS roadshow enables registration at 15 locations countrywide

      SBS roadshow enables registration at 15 locations countrywide

      2019-01-16  Staff Reporter
      WINDHOEK - Southern Business School (SBS) Namibia is making enrolling and registration for tertiary education in Namibia easier. The institution says it realises there may be logistical constraints to students registering in person, especially if registration only takes place in Windhoek.