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South African-based airline Airlink is acquiring a 40% strategic equity holding in privately-owned Windhoek-based Fly Namibia. The announcement was made on Wednesday during a media briefing.

It is beyond any doubt that the African Sovereign Africa Rating (SAR) agency implied a very important step forward towards African integration – not only when seen from an economic point of view but also politically.

The slowdown in sales activity, particularly within the small housing segment, which has historically dominated the market, presents a huge risk for the development of the housing market and economic recovery in general.

 The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) in July this year launched a feasible recovery plan in an attempt to collect several millions of dollars owed to the fund by beneficiaries who have reneged on paying back their loans. 

All the roads will lead to Chinchimane traditional Village on Sunday, 2 October 2022, when the Mafwe ethnic group will be celebrating 41 years of Lusata traditional mace. The mace, referred to as Lusata, has symbols signifying the important cultural unity of the Mafwe. 

 When a venomous snake bites someone, the person normally becomes impaired or dead if speedy treatment is not received.

 Cultural celebration fosters respect and open-mindedness for other cultures. Celebrating our diversity, as well as our common interests, helps unite and educate us. It further helps us to understand other's perspectives, to broaden our own understanding, and to fully experience and educate ourselves.

Government’s public debt has been increasing at a rapid speed over the years, leaving behind a much-needed component of economic growth. 

Having known Winnie Nomzamo Madikizela-Mandela personally, I find it difficult to share a short tribute and reflections about a dear sister, an outstanding anti-apartheid activist, a courageous prisoner of conscience, an affectionate mother and a freedom fighter par excellence. 

 The first respondent, a German national, visited Namibia during 1990 – and in 1991, she applied for the first time for a temporary work permit, which was regularly renewed thereafter.