British energy giant BP said yesterday net profit slumped 72% in the first quarter, as gas prices declined from a year earlier.
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O&L forms new group exco
One if the oldest companies in Namibia, the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, has announced a new chapter in its Vision 2029 journey. O&L Group is implementing significant changes aimed at revitalising its core foundation
Companies urged to submit beneficial ownership info
Banking industry bodies, the Bankers Association of Namibia and the Namibia Savings and Investments Association, have called on Namibian companies to comply with Beneficial Ownership (BO) information requirements.
NamPower secures N$2b for transmission line
Namibia has secured N$2 billion from the World Bank for the expansion of its transmission network, and for the integration of renewable energy into the national power grid.
Africa’s migration headache
Concerns over irregular migration, its implications on security and employment standards across the continent, as well as a rise in xenophobic attacks are among the reasons why Africa’s labour migration policies need to be reformed.
Eiseb wants divorce from Otjombinde
Underdevelopment, inadequate economic opportunities and a lack of basic services are some burning issues raised by Eiseb residents during yesterday’s Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission’s public consultation meeting in Gobabis.
Anti-poaching unit accused of terror
Namibians bordering Etosha National Park say it is just a matter of time before they resort to vigilante tactics to defend themselves against the police.
No bail for Otjomuise murder accused
Two of the four people arrested in connection with the murder of Christoph Frederick, whose mutilated body was discovered last Thursday in Otjomuise’s 7de Laan, were denied bail by the Katutura Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Oshikoto wants three school terms
The Oshikoto education directorate and its stakeholders are pushing for the re-introduction of a trimester system for schools from 2025 onwards.
Shangula: Africa facing health professional crisis
The African region has a ratio of 1.55 health professionals per 1 000 population, which is alarmingly low compared to the World Health Organisation (WHO) threshold density of 4.45 health workers per 1 000 population required to provide critical health services and attain Universal Health Coverage.








