About five European ambassadors, including the ambassador of the European Union to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins, are in the Zambezi region on a three-day field trip to assess and inspect various capital projects funded by the European Union and European member states.
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New Okakakara mayor talks housing, youth employment
The continued formalisation of informal settlements, electrification of streets and houses as well as improving the general living standards of the town’s inhabitants are some of the top priorities for new Okakarara mayor Samuelline Ngairo.
Asian, European markets drop
Stocks fell yesterday, extending the sell-off seen on Wall Street, with analysts warning November’s rally, fuelled by bets on interest rate cuts, may have gone too far, forcing traders to take a step back.
Air cargo demand up 3.8% in October
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2023 on global air cargo markets, which indicates the third consecutive month of stronger year-on-year demand.
Festive season fuel price relief
Both petrol and diesel prices will decrease by N$1.30 per litre today, 6 December 2023. This means the petrol price at the port of entry in Walvis Bay will be N$21.58 per litre, diesel 50ppm will be N$21.85 per litre, and diesel I0ppm will be N$22.05 per litre.
Laws and transparency allay manipulation impact – BAN
The impact of alleged currency manipulation by 28 local and international banks which apparently took place more than a decade ago and was recently uncovered by South African regulators, has been allayed through relevant legislation and a transparent banking sector.
Call for regional children’s parliament
PORT LOUIS - The welfare, rights and well-being of children are not just national concerns, but are of paramount importance to the SADC region, which must commit to this cause and ensure their voices and needs are heard and acted upon collectively for a better future.
Rössing Uranium donates over N$450 000 to Omaruru District Watch
Rössing Uranium donated N$453 900 to the Omaruru District Watch group, and it was used to purchase a Toyota Land Cruiser V6 which will be used in combating crime in the area.
Neshuku calls on investors to develop Eengodi
Eengodi constituency councillor Protasiu Neshuku has encouraged investors and business people to come and invest or bring services to his constituency in the Oshikoto region, as it is completely behind in terms of development.
Rundu inks agreement to formalise settlements
The Rundu Town Council, the Namibia Housing Action Group, and the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia on Thursday signed an agreement for the formalisation of the Sikanduko and Ngwangwa informal settlements.









