Domestic demand for vehicles in August decreased by just over 13% on a monthly basis, from 1 260 units in July to 1 094 units. On an annual basis, vehicle sales improved by a meagre 4.0% in August, which is significantly lower than consistent double-digit growth figures witnessed in August 2022.
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Nasria innovations a lifeline for farmers
A local insurer is considering extending coverage to the agricultural industry and compensating farmers impacted by natural calamities such as droughts and wildlife conflict.
Defeated Woody vows to fight on…as court rules in favour of NFA
Despite a labour court ruling in favour of the Namibia Football Association (NFA) in the protracted legal battle with the former Brave Gladiators coach over the non-payment of his earnings, Woody Jacobs has pledged to persevere in his quest to receive his remaining N$105 000.
Gladiators strike first blood
The Brave Gladiators opened their 2024 Africa Women’s Qualifiers with a hard-fought 3-2 away victory against the Gambia in the first leg of the first round on Thursday at the Ben M’Hamed El Abdi Stadium in El Jadida, Morocco.
’ Retreat exhibition in Oranjemund
Starting tomorrow, artworks crafted during the annual Baker’s Bay Artists’ Retreat will be on display at Berronies in Oranjemund.
Gareth Harvey to perform at Gin and Jazz tonight
Renowned saxophonist Gareth Harvey is set to captivate the audience tonight at Lemon Tree Restaurant in the inaugural Gin & Jazz evening.
Industry Loop – Radio presenters’ lives matter!
Not so long ago we featured Clerence Eiseb AKA CJ, a seasoned radio personality, on the podcast version of this column about the need for radio presenters to brand themselves.
MPs moot Hall of Fame for creatives, athletes
Landless Movement People’s party chief whip Henny Seibeb has proposed the introduction of the Hall of Fame for creatives and athletes in Namibia.
Mavutu Conversations – Ending things that do not bring happiness
Many times, society argues that women’s friendships aren’t real because they do not last. For one, it isn’t true but also, the truth is that all friendships have an expiry date.
Lioness unleashes ‘funk’ – A fusion of 80s disco and funk
Namibia’s reigning queen of Hip Hop, the incomparable Lioness, is back with a bang as she drops her new single ‘Funk’ today.









