Benefits from the current fixed one-to-one exchange rate arrangement between the Namibia Dollar and the South African Rand outweigh the costs, and delinking is not an option, as it would severely negatively impact the domestic economy in various ways, the Bank of Namibia governor has said.
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Oshakati kapana chefs crowned
Johannes Hailondjamba, Loise Iimvula and Cleopatra Shiponga on Saturday secured their spots in the finals of the 2023 Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off competition.
EES pushes Namibian charcoal in Europe
Artist and entrepreneur Eric ‘EES’ Sell has recently been appointed as the brand ambassador for Nambuko, a prominent exporter of Namibian charcoal to the European Union.
Oshigambo now boasts new girls’ hostel
The Oshigambo High School in the Oshikoto region now has a brand-new girls’ hostel.
Rape increase in Oshana
There is a sudden increase in rape cases, and nearly four cases of rape are opened every week with the Oshana police, the region’s police commander has said.
Swapo directs Govt to clearly define ‘spouse’
The ruling party has officially resolved to direct government to immediately take executive and legislative steps to clearly define the word 'spouse' in alignment with Namibia’s definition of marriage, which is a union between a man and a woman.
Geingob hosts Denmark and Netherlands premiers today
President Hage Geingob will today meet Denmark’s prime minister Mette Frederiksen and the Netherland’s prime minister Mark Rutte, who are in Namibia on joint working visits.
ECN ‘not for the faint-hearted’ – Mujoro… the rise from PA to pinnacle
Running the Electoral Commission of Namibia is not for the weak, the institution’s outgoing boss Theo Mujoro says.
Frustrated residents invade Farm 37
The quest for land reached a climax on Friday when residents, identifying themselves as the backyard tenants’ association were stopped by the Namibian police after invading Farm 37 in Walvis Bay.
Walvis Bay focus on housing, service delivery
The Walvis Bay town council on Thursday tabled a N$609 million capital budget for the 2023/2024 financial year.









