THE leadership dispute between two Black Africa (BA) factions has been settled, with the High Court ruling in favour of the Thomas Adams and Lolo Goraseb-led faction.
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Mboma ready to race …high expectations as athlete gears up for events
HAVING received clearance from World Athletics to participate internationally and being injury free, Olympic silver medallist Christine Mboma says she is primed for action.
Miller, Mostert win opening Nedbank XCO race
NAMIBIA’S Cross-Country (XCO) cyclists Alex Miller and Jean-Marie Mostert were on Saturday crowned winners of the first leg of the 2024 Nedbank Namibia Rock and Rut XCO series.
US, China to hold talks on ‘balanced economic growth’
The United States and China have agreed to hold “intensive exchanges on balanced growth”, the US Treasury Department said in a statement, after two days of talks between Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and her Chinese counterpart He Lifeng in Guangzhou.
Passenger demand up 21.5% in February
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2024 global passenger demand indicating that total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs), was up 21.5% compared to February 2023.
RA extends permit conversion process
The Roads Authority (RA) has announced the extension for the Conversion of indefinite Domestic Road Carrier Permits to two-year renewable permits.
Opinion – Funeral insurance: Easing societal norms in African settings
In many African societies, Namibia included, funerals are significant cultural events that often come with substantial financial burdens.
Breweries revenue up 15% to N$2.1 billion
DESPITE a 13.7% decline in beer sales due to challenging economic conditions, Namibia Breweries Limited’s net revenue increased by 15% to N$2.1 billion.
Builders pension fund welcomes new tax brackets
THE Namibian Building Workers Pension Fund (NBWPF) is optimistic about the government’s move to increase income tax thresholds as announced in the 2024/25 budget speech delivered by finance and public enterprise minister, Ipumbu Shiimi, at the end of February 2024.
NBL WIKA Bierfest celebrates joy of true togetherness
Hundreds of Namibians from all walks of life came to celebrate the Windhoek Karneval (WIKA) 2024 under the theme ‘Applause, Applause, Full Steam Ahead’.