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A minimum wage increase will soon be applicable to the construction sector.

The Normalisation Committee at the Namibia Football Association says the nominations for the elections of a new executive committee to run the affairs of the NFA are now open until Friday, 20 October 2023.

The 19th edition of the longest single-stage mountain bike race in the world, the Nedbank Desert Dash was yesterday launched in the capital, and organisers have hinted more participants this year.

Former Brave Warriors coach Ricardo Mannetti is optimistic about Namibia’s representation at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) if the team is well-prepared and fairly compensated.

Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group’s executive chairman, Sven Thieme, has been selected as the Top International Executive Chairman of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP). In a statement, the group noted the recognition is a source of immense pride not only for Thieme and the group but also for the entire Namibia. 

Oshikoto region governor Penda Ya Ndakolo has welcomed the consultation on the Development of the National Governance (DNG) Report for Namibia by the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM).

The African continent is grappling with a staggering financial loss of approximately N$750 billion annually due to illicit financial flows and other various forms of organised crime. 

The Erongo region’s census coordinator, Eino Shaanika, has said the overall performance of the 2023 Population and Housing Census is going well, especially with the response from the public. 

Heeding the government’s call for stakeholders and friends of education to support education, the Rӧssing Foundation continues to contribute to the scholarly advancement of the youth.