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As a connector of positive change, Bank Windhoek continues to play a critical role in the private sector and remains committed to support the government, financial industry and its customers to grow the economy.

Indebted Namibian households and corporates can continue to expect a tight financial environment for the foreseeable future as interest rate hikes are expected to rise further towards the end of this year and during the first half of 2023. 

The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) says it is determined to champion the narrative, lead the charge toward the transformation of the Namibian aviation industry and position it as a driver for a thriving domestic economy.

We need to be less wasteful. We need to economise our resources. The sooner we start tackling it, the better.

Recent media reports inform us that the Google internet cable has reached Namibian shores.

The minister of Urban and Rural Development has authorised the N$93 million budget of the Oshikoto Regional Council for the 2022/2023 financial year.

The harvesting and sale of Devil’s Claw from the Nyae Nyae and N#a Jaqna conservancies significantly contributed to the income of women in  2021, despite the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Despite numerous attempts by the ruling party to shoot down reports of disunity within its ranks, the Swapo Party Youth League’s re-elected secretary Ephraim Nekongo has admitted the party continues to experience disunity among its “comrades”.

Notwithstanding external pressure to cancel its telecommunications licence with the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran), the Windhoek municipality has refused to budge and will continue with its 5G aspirations.  

Many of the 140 women who on Friday received their houses through the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia jokingly said they have “made it in life”.  The handover happened in Okakarara at a ceremony filled with many smiles, tears and gratitude.