A decision by the City of Windhoek to farm out parking meter services to private companies has irked car guards, who say the council took their bread from their mouths and gave it to the rich.
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Increased revenue projected from 24-hour border posts
Namibia Revenue Agency commissioner Sam Shivute not only hailed the launch of the Katima Mulilo 24-hour border operation which will see more traffic volumes, but is optimistic that it will lead to improved revenue collection.
Swapo SG launches women’s league constitution
Swapo Secretary General, Sophia Shaningwa, launched the Swapo Party Women’s Council (SPWC) constitution, which was adopted by the party’s Seventh Ordinary Congress last year, in Omuthiya yesterday.
Cuban president to grace Heroes’ Day
IN a move to enhance and cement historic ties between Cuba and Namibia, Cuban president Mario Diaz-Canel is set to be the guest of honour during tomorrow’s Heroes’ Day celebrations.
Black rhino carcass found at Grootfontein
A carcass of a female black rhino was discovered with a bullet wound in the stomach, on 18 August 2023 at a waterhole inside a game farm in the Grootfontein district of the Otjozondjupa region.
Road tolling programme shelved indefinitely
THE Road Fund Administration has announced the postponement of its proposed road tolling programme indefinitely.
FNB strikes SMEs partnership with Basecamp
IN line with the vision for impactful change and a globally competitive Namibia, First National Bank Namibia has entered a partnership with Basecamp Namibia to invest in beneficial change for the country’s SME segment.
Peaceful protest called against commercial banks
AN AUDIO clip circulating on social media, apparently under an organisation called the National Ownership Association, is calling for a peaceful demonstration against the country’s commercial banks.
AFRAA joins initiative to improve Africa’s aviation
THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) have announced that AFRAA is joining the Focus Africa initiative.
Capricorn announces leadership changes
The chairperson of the board of directors of Capricorn Group, Gerhard Fourie, has announced a decision by Thinus Prinsloo, Group CEO, to take up a new opportunity at Capricorn Investment Holdings (CIH), the largest shareholder in Capricorn Group.









