Co-founders of the Local Merchant Store and event coordinators, Rousa Shikoha (28) and Ndeshimana Tosha Nghimwena (36) realised how much Namibia relies on imports during Namibia’s first Covid-19 lockdown in 2020.
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Taapopi reflects on two years at Nanso…as he steps down as president
Having been at the helm of Nanso’s leadership for two years, outgoing president and student leader Simon Taapopi has reflected on his journey, as he says goodbye to his role as the organisation’s president.
Oranjemund transformation picks up pace
Oranjemund has often been seen as a secluded town in the past, yet its evocative beauty has made it one of those must-visit places in Namibia. The announcement of an extensive collaboration between the town’s transformation agency, OMDis, Uconomy Namibia and Nedbank Namibia is set to increase the allure even further.
Capricorn group wins International Global Brands award
Capricorn Group, one of the most established groups in Namibia, has won the Leading Financial Investment Firm- Namibia 2021. The felicitation ceremony is scheduled to be held at the Palm Jumeirah – Waldorf Astoria in early 2022 in Dubai.
Namibia exceeds interest payment benchmark
Namibia’s interest payments on debt as a percentage of revenue increased from 11.9% to 13.2% in the 2020/21 financial year.
IPPR study finds low compliance with PP Act
According to the report released yesterday by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), there is generally low compliance with the Public Procurement Act by the State-owned enterprises.
Opinion – Abrogating the Anglo-Germany Treaty of 1 July 1890
The Botswana-Namibia Boundary Treaty was signed on 5 February 2018 in Windhoek by the two heads of state, Dr Hage Geingob and Lt. Dr Khama Ian Khama of the Republics of Namibia and Botswana respectively without consultations of traditional and political leaders in the Zambezi region
Opinion – Professor Heimbeck: A scholar to emulate (part 1)
Normally, it is customary to write a tribute in honour of someone who has passed on.
Five-horse race for Ncamagoro by-election
Five candidates will take part in the Ncamagoro constituency by-election slated for 17 December this year, the Electoral Commission of Namibia confirmed.
Pupils saved from scorching sun
Learners of the Mukorob Primary School in the Amper Bo village in the Hardap region were thrown a lifeline last Friday when business, political and administrative leaders pledged an amount of N$8 000 for the erection of a shade structure to protect them from the blazing sun during assembly and related meetings.
