In 1930, there were only around 6 000 passengers travelling by air. By 1934, this had risen to just under 500 000.
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BIPA extends annual duty penalty waiver programme
In response to an overwhelming demand and feedback from the local business community, specifically SMEs, the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) has announced the extension of its Annual Duty Penalty Waiver Programme for an additional three months until 30 June 2024.
Hinda-Mbuende worried profits are hurting consumers
Deputy finance minister Maureen Hinda-Mbuende is not impressed with the profits made by commercial banks at the expense of households, who struggle to keep up with the escalating cost of living.
Know your civil servant – Uphold the law, catch criminals and investigate crime
GROWING up in the streets of Katutura, Windhoek, Manasse Hambira is a committed public servant responsible for enforcing the law and protecting the community from criminal threats. He is a police officer serving in the Namibian Police Force.
LEX SCRIPTA with FASZ Legal Consultancy – Lack of substantive reasons by trial court may constitute a misdirection
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A tale of three presidents
As the nation heads to yet another decisive poll in November, a glance in the rearview mirror provides a glimpse into how Namibia has fared under its three presidencies.
Local uranium powers the world …as Namibia imports 70% of its electricity
Considering that Namibia is the world’s second-largest uranium producer, it is quite ironic that the country remains confronted with a persistent power supply deficiency which sees it annually importing some 70% of its electricity.
Marine resources’ plunder continues unabated
The illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing underworld is changing its modus operandi to evade law-enforcement agencies, allowing them to continue plundering natural resources within this sector.
NBL to pay N$320 million in dividends
The Namibia Breweries Limited, a Heineken subsidiary has announced it will pay shareholders dividends of N$320 million by 17 May 2024.
Uerikua calls for Lothar von Trotha Street renaming
Otjozondjupa governor, James Uerikua has called for the urgent renaming of the Lothar von Trotha Street at Otjiwarongo, saying the municipality has been slow in executing that specific mandate.