There is general consensus across opposition parties that the increment of the elderly pension grants by N$100 is insignificant in the face of hardships confronting them, some branding it “an insult”.
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Pick n Pay accused of delaying tactics
Unfair labour practices and delaying tactics in dealing with labour cases were once again in the spotlight after employees of Pick n Pay accused the labour ministry of failing to hold the retailer accountable for their prolonged labour dispute.
US first lady arrives in Namibia
The United States of America’s First Lady Jill Biden has arrived in Namibia to discuss issues that will empower women and youth.
Woman allegedly kills boyfriend with spear
A 39-year-old woman is set to appear in the Eenhana Magistrate’s Court today for allegedly taking the life of her 34-year-old boyfriend.
Man kills, burns mother
The Eenhana Magistrate’s Court has denied bail to a 39-year-old man accused of killing his mother before he burned her body, assaulted his niece, and set their house on fire.
Procurement Board cancels medical tender…ministry bemoans setback for health sector
The executive director in the ministry of health Ben Nangombe has expressed concern over the Central Procurement Board of Namibia’s decision to cancel the multimillion-dollar medical tender that caused major public uproar last month.
Farmers warn Africa against red line meat
Disgruntled previously advantaged commercial farmers have approached authorities in Ghana to stop buying Namibian beef from the northern communal areas, as it is allegedly contaminated with foot and mouth disease.
Nghitumbwa set to battle Boyd in Australia…mega titles on the line
Namibia’s WBO Global Super Bantamweight champion Fillipus ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa is set to face one of his biggest career tests when he defends his title against highly-experienced Australian fighter Luke Boyd next month.
Otjinene experiencing investor inflows
Otjinene village in the Omaheke region has been experiencing a relatively high investor inflow for the past years.
SACU ratifies African free trade agreement
The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini Cleopas Sipho Dlamini, as the current chair of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), officially announced the finalisation of the SACU Tariff Offer on 18 February 2023.









