Urban and rural development minister Erastus Uutoni implored the private sector to expeditiously find pragmatic solutions to the many challenges in the housing sector.
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Oshikoto cements ties with Norwegian council
A cooperation agreement signed between the Oshikoto regional council and the Norwegian county council of Innlandet in 2015, was this week cemented with the visit of a five-member delegation to the region.
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Worldskills proves importance of skills for development
The Worldskills Africa competition underway in Swakopmund underlines the critical importance of skills for the transformation of Africa into a powerful continent with attractive economic growth and high returns on investment.
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Jooste predicts ‘huge Meatco trouble’… ‘liquidation not an option’
Outgoing public enterprises minister Leon Jooste, whose term as Cabinet member ended yesterday, has issued a warning about the state of affairs at the country’s top beef company Meatco, saying it is in “huge trouble”.
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Sugar price increase leaves bitter taste…as local packers are forced to source outside SACU
Namibian white sugar prices are set to increase by 20% from 7 April 2022, thereby adding more pressure on consumers already faced with rising food prices.
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Outgoing minister has ‘multiple plans’
Outgoing public enterprises minister Leon Jooste yesterday fell short of announcing his immediate plans after resigning from both Cabinet and parliament. The Presidency confirmed Jooste’s resignation yesterday afternoon.
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Development cash keeps TransNamib rolling
After four years of running around to source funding, the national rail operator has finally secured a long-term loan of N$2.6 billion to implement its five-year business plan. This as TransNamib hits the track to profitability to plug its bleeding balance-sheet and stabilise its revenue.
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Nambinga, neighbour tussle over farm road
Former Rally for Democracy and Progress president and businessman Jeremia Nambinga has taken his communal farm neighbour to court after he was denied usage of the public access road.
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Uutoni rubbishes Sinvula suspension
The minister of Urban and Rural Development has rendered the suspension of Grootfontein Town Council’s CEO invalid.
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Fishrot application to question Imalwa dismissed
An application by Fishrot accused to cross-examine prosecutor general Martha Imalwa and her star witness Johannes Stefansson, in her application to have their assets declared forfeited to the State, was dismissed yesterday by Windhoek High Court Judge Orben Sibeya.