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A 10-day-old baby girl who was allegedly killed by her mother two weeks ago has been laid to rest by her father’s family without the presence of her parents as they are both in custody.

Newly formed indigenous business organisations have voiced their plight, including calls for better treatment and recognition, especially by financial institutions. 

The country’s largest trade union federation, the National Union of Namibian Workers, has threatened a nationwide protest over what it termed as malpractices at TransNamib, the state-owned railway company.

About 600 fishermen, who were offered employment by Walvis Bay-based Cavema Fishing and its subsidiary companies say even though they are drawing a monthly salary, they are growing anxious by sitting at home doing nothing. 

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says acts of corruption within the public sector are in some instances fuelled by players in the private sector who are willing to offer bribes to government officials.

Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) president Corrie Mensah, who along with fellow board members tendered their resignations yesterday, said their decision to step down was in the best interest of the local game, as any other move contrary to such a decision would have been catastrophic to the union.

Runner Jeremia Shaliaxwe on Saturday retained his title as the Rössing Virtual Marathon 42km men’s open category champion after he clocked an impressive time of 02:24:00 to win the race, while Anna Amutoko secured the 42km women’s title with her time of 02:43:19.

Despite numerous complaints from customers, the country’s first mobile telecommunications service provider MTC has dismissed allegations that its level of service is dwindling. This follows customer complaints received by New Era detailing slow data speeds, poor call quality and generally a worsening of their overall service. 

Last week, various decision makers in government and private sectors assembled at the Namibia Institutional Investors Forum at Strand Hotel, Swakopmund, to discuss Namibia’s economic growth through alternative investments. 

Standard Bank Namibia’s Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) division has confirmed a five-year agreement with AfriTin Mining.