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Emirates announces record US$5.1 bn in annual profit
Dubai’s Emirates Group announced annual profits of US$5.1 billion (N$94.8 billion) yesterday, a rise of 71%, as the airline company set a new record for the second year in a row.
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China to sell initial batch of long-dated bonds this week
China will start selling an initial batch of long-dated bonds this week, the Ministry of Finance announced yesterday, as Beijing looks to increase support for the world’s second-largest economy.
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Slowing inflation not felt as real economic benefit – SS
Despite projections indicating a deceleration in inflation from an average of 5.9% in 2023 to 4.9% in 2024, stock brokerage Simonis Storm (SS) has stated it is crucial to recognise a recent inflationary reduction does not necessarily imply tangible economic benefits.
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Nida’s white elephants worry MPs
Lack of foresight, poor implementation, weak policies, and poor coordination are among the reasons why the government’s agro-processing projects have become white elephants.
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Gobabis’ municipal stench
Gobabis residents, especially those living at the vast Epako location and surrounding areas, are dismayed by the rubbish-ridden streets, a situation they fear is fast becoming a health hazard.
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Kavango San decry ineffective food programme
The Kavango West leadership says the marginalised community's food programme is not achieving its intended purpose, a situation that has left many starving.
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Rundu discards woodcarvers’ N$1.4m land claim
The Rundu town council has thrown claims that it sidelined woodcarvers’ application to purchase a piece of land they have been operating on for over 30 years, out of the window.
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Geingos to focus on pending tasks
Former First Lady Monica Geingos has said she will be focusing on finalising outstanding advocacy commitments with her return to office after three months of mourning her husband, the late president Hage Geingob, who died on 4 February 2024.
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Namibia lacks midwifery curriculum
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)’s representative Ericka Goldson says among the 20 reporting countries, Namibia and Comoros lack a national curriculum for midwifery education.