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Due to the economic crisis, exacerbated by the pandemic, most of the government agencies and ministries did not participate in the Okahandja expo, citing financial constraints. 

President Hage Geingob and his Botswana counterpart Mokgweetsi Masisi reaffirmed their unwavering commitment toward the two countries’ anticipated bid to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, saying both governments remain well on course to unveil an unrivalled bid.

With the rise in technology use and contemporary communication in media, touch-typing has become a very valuable skill that many have acquired.

Capricorn Group has confirmed the appointment of Johan Maass as the Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Maass, who is the current Group Financial Manager, will assume the CFO role from 1 July 2022.

The Tunga Real Estate Fund, an unlisted property and housing fund managed by the Old Mutual Investment Group (Namibia) (Pty) Ltd, has made funding available to develop an initial 224 serviced erven and build affordable houses in Mariental.

Alpha Namibia Industries Renewable Energy Power (ANIREP) has researched, modelled and established a Namibian clean energy u-curve, showing that with a N$30 billion investment, the country could already be self-sufficient and could be exporting electricity to the region. 

The decision last week by Fitch Ratings to downgrade Namibia reflects monumental bad timing, which is grossly premature and unjustified. 

Contemporary state and government formation particularly after the independence of an African state though was meant to benefit citizens and enhance livelihoods, the opposite is happening. 

The Namibian police have been ordered by the High Court to reinstate a senior police officer, who was forced to resign from the force in 2019 after his refusal to be transferred to Mariental. 

Acting Ovaherero paramount chief Vipuira Kapuuo has cautioned urban and rural development minister Erastus Uutoni against recognising chieftaincy claimant Mutjinde Katjiua, saying the matter is currently being dealt with by the courts.