On 24 May 2024, the Jan Möhr sports field in Windhoek was the stage for an exhilarating U/17 clash between CBS Talent and DSFA.
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Nigeria workers down tools as economic crisis bites
Nigerian unions began an indefinite strike yesterday, closing schools and public offices.
Blocked airline funds drop to US$1.8 billion
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a 28% decrease in the amount of airline funds blocked from repatriation by governments.
African airlines poised for second profitable year – IATA
African airlines have a high operational cost base and generally, Africans have a low propensity to spend on air travel.
Namibians to acquire oil and gas skills in Angola
The Petroleum Training and Education Fund (PetroFund) has sent 13 Namibians to Angola for training in vital oil and gas vocational skills.
New board members for Namcor
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) has announced new board of directors, effective 1 July 2024.
Cabinet endorses minimum wage
Cabinet has endorsed the labour, industrial relations and employment-creation’s decision to issue a wage order to introduce the National Minimum Wage (NMW), effective January 2025.
More abattoirs for northern regions
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said during the Omaludi Agricultural Festival said the government has constructed abattoirs in the northern regions such as Omusati, Ohangwena and Kavango East to enable farmers to have access to meat-processing facilities.
Capricorn bolsters access to ECD materials
The Capricorn Foundation has expanded its cooperation with the African Child Development Trust (ACDT) by funding N$575 000 for the printing of pre-primary and grades 1-3 workbooks.
Uutoni commends fishermen’s housing initiative
Urban and rural development minister Erastus Uutoni has commended the Seafarers United Land Housing Federation for initiating efforts to fight poverty and address the housing issue at Walvis Bay.









