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It has been said and told a million times that time change is constant or inevitable. As much as it is true and evident, it is one of the hardest things. 

Having starred in a number of acting roles actor/musician Mabuzza, real name Fillemon Hafeni Stephanus, now sits firmly in the movie producer’s chair.

After a long hiatus from the music scene, Arthur !Nanub, widely known as Damara Dik Ding (DDD) will be releasing his new video titled ‘Namibian’, and hopes to reach one million views in one day.

Multi-award-winning gospel artist D-Naff, his wife Dainess Ziba, gospel star Lady Dyna and NamGospel United – a group consisting of various local gospel artists – have been nominated for the 24th edition of the Texas Gospel Music Excellence Awards (TGMEA) 2022. 

During the launch of Namibia Health Financing Reform Study this week by the Economic Association of Namibia, Muine Samahiya, a consultant, said analysts have suggested transforming the Public Servants Employee Medical Aid Scheme (PSEMAS) into a national fund, covering both public and private employees.

The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA), in line with its mandate to protect entrepreneurship and innovation, has embarked on a campaign aimed at educating the public about the importance of registering their trademarks and protecting their brands.

The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA)’;s management, led by its Commissioner Sam Shivute, is in the Zambezi Region for the primary objective of assessing the viability of a one-stop border post at Katima Mulilo that will link Namibia to Zambia. 

The Namibia Agricultural Labour Forum (NALF) has confirmed the successful completion of negotiations for an adjustment of the minimum wage for the agricultural sector. According to the new agreement, officially signed on 09 November 2021, the current minimum wage of 2017 is to be increased by 18% as from 1 January 2022. 

Namibia has the highest cost of electricity in the southern African region for commercial and large-scale businesses, making it difficult to attract manufacturers and businesses.

As we continue to look at Vision 2030 together, I want us to look at how we can address some of the divisions that baffle us at times.