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Fahari Aviation, a subsidiary of Kenya Airways and EVE UAM, which is a subsidiary of Eve Holding and a carve-out of Embraer, has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for up to 40 electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) vehicles. 

National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) chairperson Jennifer Comalie has applauded all exploration partners after light oil was discovered in Namibia in February 2022, saying all stakeholders are aligned to commence with production as quickly as possible. 

The Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation, Utoni Nujoma, has pleaded for support from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for employment creation. He made this plea during the 110th International Labour Conference in Geneva.

According to stock brokerage Simonis Storm Securities (SSS), rising interest rates and the probability of another 100 basis points repo rate hike before the end of the year is expected to weigh heavily on household budgets, which are already stretched due to high food and fuel prices.

The immune system is an integral part of human protection against diseases by fighting off invasive substances and infections. 

Octogenarian Helena Black’s life was saved by a blood fusion last year after finding herself in hospital – an ordeal that stemmed from her collapsing after experiencing an episode of severe dizziness.

Landless People’s Movement leader Bernardus Swartbooi says Swapo can never be the choice again for Swakopmund, as they had 32 years to develop the town, but failed.

A Walvis Bay resident and her three children were left homeless and destitute after their shack was burnt to ashes last month. Ndina Shigwedha (23) now moves from house to house in search for overnight accommodation. 

After experiencing regular power outages for a number of days last week, homeowners at Osona Village just outside Okahandja have been assured the cause of the problem has been identified and that the situation is being closely monitored.

The Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency (AMTA) management has announced that for the past few months they have been installing an i-grain computer system to better monitor all its national strategic food reserves or silos.