Local reggae fans flocked to the Steppers’ Yard Reggae Lounge (old Cardboard Box) in the capital over the weekend to celebrate International Reggae Day.
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MobiPay dominates fintech space
Local company MobiPay was recently nominated for two awards at the 2022 Reputable Banks & Fintech Awards, and was selected amongst the top Reputable Fintechs in Africa to participate in the 2022 conference from 28 to 30 June.
Capricorn partners with Women at Work
The Capricorn Foundation recently announced a donation of N$350 000 to the Women at Work Training Centre in Windhoek. The donation will go towards training young women and men with basic skills courses.
Nictus adds automotive glass company
The Nictus Group of Companies has added Glasfit Namibia, which specialises in automotive glass replacement and repairs, to its group portfolio.
Domestic economy grew by 5.3% in Q1 2022… construction remained subdued, declining by 7.5%
The domestic economy’s performance continued an upward trend, recording a growth of 5.3% in the first quarter of 2022 when compared to a decline of 4.9% registered in the corresponding quarter of 2021.
CCBA’s US$1.4 billion capital investment makes positive impact
Six years after the biggest Coca-Cola bottler on the African continent was born in 2017 through a merger that created Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), capital investments of about US$1.4 billion have created a significant positive economic impact throughout the markets where CCBA operates.
Opinion – On Soros’ hostilities towards China
George Soros never forgets Africa. He established 12 offices in Africa. He plotted his “usual business” under the pretext of the promotion of democracy and government accountability.
Opinion – We are headed for a recession
The domestic economy remained in a positive trajectory in the first quarter of 2022, recording a growth of 5.3%, compared to a decline of 4.9% recorded in the corresponding quarter of 2021, according to the NSA. This is a good positive move, well done.
Body found in Shandumbala, murder suspected
The Khomas police are investigating a suspected murder after a body of an unknown man was found behind Shandumbala NamPower houses in Dam street on Friday.
Retired couple die in lodge fire
A retired couple who visited We Kebi Safari Lodge in the Maltahöhe district died when a fire broke out in their family room last Wednesday night.