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The Omicron coronavirus variant could have an outrageous impact on the Namibian economy next year as it hurts consumer spending and worsens labour shortages and supply chain bottlenecks, escalating high inflation.

Mineral resources appreciate in value once explored, developed, extracted and processed. 

Too much reliance on imports for basic foods is a security risk as possible lockdowns can lead to supply chain disruptions, Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said last week. 

Nkurenkuru local authority councillors last week gave Jafet Markus Muti another mandate to lead them as mayor. 

The labour war between the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation and the Namibia Public Workers Union is far from over as the matter heads to court for resolution.

Environment minister Pohamba Shifeta says Namibia needs to cull more seals to control the growing seals population that is estimated to be around 1.4 million.

ourism minister Pohamba Shifeta on Friday scolded the leadership of the Topnaar community for unaccounted money generated from tourism concessions as well as for not being transparent with the community’s finances.

The 44-year-old Johanna Kasiku Mbilisu from Kwaki Village in the Mpungu constituency, Kavango West region, died on Friday after being struck by lightning whilst bathing in her makeshift bathroom.

National Assembly members on Thursday wished the country well, as they bid farewell to the seventh session of the sixth parliament, which started in September this year.

Swapo party youth league (SPYL) secretary for economic affairs, Marius Sheya, has reacted angrily at his removal from his SPYL position, saying he is not hungry for power, nor is he going to sue the party he loves, despite his “unprocedural” removal from the position.