With Namibia having received only three slots for its para-athletes at this year’s Commonwealth Games, the country’s veteran campaigner Ananias Shikongo, Bradley Murere and Chris Kinda are the three athletes that will represent the country in that discipline.
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Opinion – The seven essentials of the Namibian Property Practitioners Bill (Part 2)
The Namibia Estate Agents Board frequently insists on the further education and practical training of property practitioners beyond the preliminary training offered by the Board.
Iipumbu tables Metrology Bill to support trade
For Namibia to trade locally, regionally and globally, it is a regulatory requirement for products produced or manufactured domestically to be of quality and also that the quantity and packaging standards meet international requirements.
Opinion – Proposed merger and acquisitions …a case analysis of Heineken, NBL and Distell
Undoubtedly, we live in a time of significant economic change. Mergers and acquisitions have become common business tools, implemented by thousands of companies in the world.
Opinion – Geingob must guide the Swapo succession
Although the Swapo Party President has taken a stand to refrain from influencing the succession process, party stalwarts believe the incumbent should guide the process to ensure that quality and substance are the order of time in respect of the characteristics of his successor.
Governor drums up support for agri-food expo
Ohangwena governor Walde Ndevashiya has reiterated agriculture is and will continue to be an important sector, which is critical to the ‘Growth at Home’ strategy.
Unruly refugees threatened with deportation
Government has threatened to revoke the refugee status of refugees engaging in criminal activities.
Kavango East observes African Vaccination Week
The Kavango East region is observing the African Vaccination Week in an effort to address the importance of immunisation in saving lives and encouraging families to vaccinate their children against deadly diseases.
Oshana takes stock of development
To accelerate development in Oshana, the region’s development coordinating committee (RDCC) recently met at the Engombe growth point in the Uuvudhiya constituency to report on the progress made on capital during the current financial year.
Airport ground handling tender lands in court … UK firm refuses to make way for Paragon, partner
A United Kingdom-headquartered company, currently contracted to provide ground handling services at the Hosea Kutako International Airport, has refused to hand over the reins to a joint venture between Paragon Investment Holdings and Ethiopia Airlines.