The positive effects of shebeens, which originates from an Irish word “síbín” for an illicit bar or alcohol club without a licence, to the economy may include income generation, job creation, expression of cultural
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Social cohesion in the context of nation-building
One of the primary reasons that otherwise good politicians enact bad policies in countries all over the world, but especially in low-income countries, is that they face significant constraints in their efforts to bring
Rising to the occasion for Sanjo
A few years ago, I was approached by management and staff of Sanjo Senior Secondary School in Zambezi Region to serve as its patron. I have much interest in education for I believe it’s key to success. I accepted
Africans should trade with each other
Africa sits on a ticking time bomb that could be diffused with timeous interventions from politicians working hand-in-glove with business. High poverty levels, coupled with high youth unemployment, could potentially
Some tax relief for drought-hit farmers
WINDHOEK - In light of the severe drought the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday announced that it will exempt farmers who import certain products for the relief of distress of persons in cases of famine or other disaster,
Poverty eradication ministry to conduct satisfaction survey
WINDHOEK – The Ministry of Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare will conduct a countrywide customer satisfaction survey to identify issues between stakeholders and the line ministry.
There was no intention to swindle money from justice ministry: ACC
WINDHOEK - The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) concluded there was no intention to swindle money and no money was swindle from the Ministry of Justice by three officials accused of having received money in
Final remand for mob murder
WINDHOEK – The Katutura Magistrate’s Court gave a final remand for the prosecutor general to make a decision in the matter of 10 people who stand accused of killing a 27-year-old Congolese refugee in June last
The land we took back is ours – Mnangagwa
WINDHOEK – An unapologetic President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is on a state visit to Namibia, yesterday said Zimbabweans do not regret their internationally unpopular decision to take their land back from white farmers.
‘Improving’ Zimbabwe seeks Commonwealth readmission
WINDHOEK – President Emmerson Mnangagwa says since January this year Zimbabwe has started seeing a surplus on the current account.