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The Bank of Namibia released the Economic Outlook update for March 2023, with the domestic economy projected to grow by 3% in 2023 and by 2.9% in 2024.

Any driver coming from Windhoek on their way to the coast will tell you the 32km stretch of road between Karibib and Usakos is a breeze and usually doesn’t take very long because it’s relatively short, compared to the other sections of the journey. This week, the rehabilitation of this short stretch of road has drawn the ire of many Namibians, specifically those in the road construction sphere, be

Phillemon Mpande Cipacika Rengi is a civil servant at the forefront of government’s commitment to rehabilitate and reintegrate offenders back into the community, and make them law-abiding and productive citizens
upon release.

New Era journalist, John Muyamba (JM) recently had a conversation with Silvester Wayiti (SW) on his journey to becoming HopSol CEO. HopSol Africa is a private company in the solar industry sphere that provides turn key solutions for photovoltaic power plants, particularly in but not limited to desert areas. Hopsol is also a wholesaler of parts for photovoltaic solar power solutions.

Lawyer Jermaine Muchali wants a review of the prosecutor general’s decision to reinstate charges against Rachel Kureva after initially declining to prosecute.

The lawyers of the two American citizens accused of the assassin-like murder of Namibian André Heckmair wish to apply for discharge.

Over 600 learners from 12 schools in the Oshikoto region have been infected with scabies. According to the education director in the Oshikoto region, Aletta Eises, infected learners have developed wounds on their hands.

President Hage Geingob has described Namibia’s first democratically-elected Head of State as a revolutionary leader, whose leadership qualities inspired many Namibians in their quest for self-determination. Nujoma celebrates his 94th birthday today.

Mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo believes that among the challenges that could derail the effective implementation of a local content policy for the oil and gas sector is corruption.

Persistent and increasing human wildlife conflicts continue to threaten people along the Kavango River. This is after a 26-year-old man lost his life on Tuesday when he was attacked while paddling a canoe by a hippopotamus. The deceased intended to cross to a river island to collect firewood.