The Windhoek municipality is in a financial quagmire, which, if not arrested could collapse the city and residents will pay the ultimate price. Generous salaries and perks have made the city technically bankrupt.
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Maize meal smuggling booms in Zambezi
Residents in Zambezi have opted to buy smuggled maize meal from Zambia entering via non-designated border points because it is cheaper than locally produced maize.
Experts warn civil servants against strike
Financial experts and economic analysts have warned civil servants that forcing government to institute salary increases now could backfire in the future as elevated expenditure would ultimately increase the already inflated public service wage bill.
Management committee to restart CEO recruitment
The City of Windhoek management Council refused to budge amidst mounting political pressure to employ Roads Authority boss Conrad Lutombi as CEO.
Smith-Howard denies defamation
Expelled Independent Patriot for Change party member and former chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council Ciske Smith-Howard has denied defaming fellow councillor Sifried Junios //Garoëb.
Cooper pleads for LPM leadership audience
Suspended Landless People’s Movement Keetmanshoop local authority councillor Charlcyta Cooper has pleaded with the party’s leadership to consider hearing her side of the story, saying if given the chance, she will spill the beans.
PM encourages procurement from youth, women
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has called upon executive directors (EDs) to ensure that the public procurement guidelines, which call for tenders designated for youth, women, SMEs and Namibian-owned companies, are put into practice.
Namibia considered Canaan by Angolans
While Namibians struggle with unemployment, poverty and inequality, to some jobless Angolans Namibia is a nation of infinite opportunities and employment. These migrants say corruption has destroyed their hope of a better life in their country and they risk life and limb to get to Namibia.
Farmer helps alleviate housing need
Sanna Mugunda said having a place to call home at last was a lifelong dream coming true.
Katima abattoir sends meat to Angola
Following the much publicised northern communal area beef that was sent to Ghana, Meatco continues with its efforts to diversify and penetrate the African markets.