From being appointed as the deputy minister of information and technology at 23 to being recognised as the youngest deputy minister on the continent, Emma Theofelus continues to use her voice to champion causes that affect the lives of African youth.
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Ondangwa needs a skate park
The lack of recreational facilities for children and young adults in Ondangwa leaves them to wander the streets and/or be up to no good.
Arysteq introduces new Global Opportunities Fund
Arysteq Asset Management, a local asset management company, recently launched a first of its kind global equity fund for Namibia.
KFC Rundu upgrades to drive-through premises
The KFC branch in Rundu has moved to a drive-through premises, offering ease of access for their patrons without having to stand in a queue.
Low interests claim Standard Bank profit
Acontinued weak economic environment coupled with the prevailing low interest rate environment due to Covid-19 impacted Standard Bank Namibia (SBN)’s results with profit after tax declining by 16.5% compared to the prior period. This is according to the bank’s interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2021 released last week.
City cautioned on anticompetitive practices
The Namibian Competition Commission has cautioned the City of Windhoek to offer access to essential infrastructure on equal terms and conditions, and in a non-biased manner, to all players in the Information, Communication Technology (ICT) industry.
Omuthiya chairperson resigns, cites workload
Katrina Kashokulu, who served as the management committee chairperson of Omuthiya Town Council, has resigned from that role, citing a heavy workload.
SADC ‘ignores’ wildlife conservation … as Covid pandemic cripples tourism
The Covid-19 pandemic is clearly refusing to go away and is causing great damage in Africa - to both humankind and the tourism industry. This, in turn, is drastically reducing the income needed to conserve African wildlife.
45 000 benefit from food bank … reservations over mooted cash-based system
Recipients of government’s food bank initiative have described the programme as a beacon of hope, which ensures they and their dependents do not go to bed on an empty stomach.
Air Namibia owes taxman N$700 million
The liquidated Air Namibia owes the Receiver of Revenue a staggering N$700 million, while an inquiry into the formation and affairs of the former national airline is on the cards.
