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Oryx Properties has announced notable improvements in its operational metrics for the year ended 30 June 2023. This includes rental reversions increasing to 3.7% (2022: -7.3%) and debtors’ collections improving to 101% (2022: 96%). 

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) Board of Directors signed performance and governance agreements on 29 August 2023 with information and communication technology minister Peya Mushelenga. 

The construction of the 1 500km Trans-Kalahari railway line is scheduled to commence in January 2025. This is according to transport officials from Namibia and Botswana, who met last week for a special joint ministerial committee (JMC) meeting on the project. 

Debmarine Namibia, the company operating one of world’s largest state-of-the-art diamond recovery vessels the Benguela Gem, is recording a massive upsurge in diamond production, which in turn is leading to higher revenue- generation.

Trustco United snatched victory from the jaws of defeat after scoring a penalty with the last kick of the game to win 30-29 over FNB Wanderers in the 2023 Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) Premier League at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek on Saturday.

Khomas Nampol emerged victorious after beating Ongos FC 4-3 on penalties following a one-all draw in regulation time in a pre-season tournament that took place on Saturday.

Top boxers Charles Shinima and John John Ndjolonimus lived up to their promises as they successfully defended their titles on Friday night.

Swapo Party vice president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has said corruption obstructs the allocation of resources for public service delivery and could have serious consequences, like governments being overthrown.

Two inmates at the Hardap Correctional Facility are suing the security minister, police inspector general and two officers for N$1.1 million over their dignity which was allegedly trampled on.