The public debt stock is expected to increase to N$138.4 billion, equivalent to 69.6% of gross domestic product in FY2022/23. This shocking figure was shared by the finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi last week as he tabled a 2022/23 mid-term budget review in the National Assembly.
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Osona village tackles power supply
Rapid population growth at Osona Village near Okahandja necessitated the upgrade of the power grid from 1MVA to 2MVA. The residential and commercial property area has over 8 000 residents and more than 1 600 housing units.
Opinion – Closing the kraal gate after the cattle had fled!
There is a Silozi idiomatic expression of closing the kraal gate after the cattle had either fled at midnight or been stolen.
Opinion – Constraints to development: Technology Issues
Technology can be considered as all the processes that are adopted in transforming inputs into finished products. Various processes can be used to transform the same type of inputs into finished products.
Hyphen allegedly requests competition delay
Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, originally proposed a standstill on development of other hydrogen projects until the end of a defined feasibility period as well as a ‘most favoured project’ obligation on the part of Namibian government.
Namibia scoops tourism award
Namibia has been recognised for showing progress and excellence in policymaking for sustainable tourism growth and development to its destination.
Theofelus rewards youth enterprises, activists
Deputy minister of information Emma Theofelus gave her prize money from the 2022 UN Population Award to youth enterprises who operate in the social and sexual health reproductive space.
Alweendo told to come clean …as corruption allegations persist after mining commissioner switch
Isabella Chirchir is the country’s new mining commissioner after taking over from Erasmus Shivolo, who had served in this position since 2008.
Von François statue to fall
The towering statue of German colonial officer Curt von François will fall from its mount outside the Windhoek municipal building at the intersection of Independence Avenue and Sam Nujoma Drive.
Woman dies in bed with boyfriend
The Namibian Police at Swakopmund are investigating the mysterious case of a 31-year-old woman who allegedly died at home while in bed with her boyfriend.








