The Katutura Residents Committee have voiced their frustration over the lack of concrete solutions after they visited the mayor on 19 July. The mayor promised to return in two weeks “to ensure peace”, but the residents say they don’t want peace, they want their debt written off.
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UPM: How did tax defaulter receive tender?
The United People’s Movement has come out strongly in support of the Namibian Construction Industry and all its affiliates in their condemnation of the continuous awarding of tenders to foreign owned companies at the expense of Namibians.
’Western dominance fuels BRICS expansion’…as six new members join global bloc
President Hage Geingob yesterday bemoaned the historical dominance of the Bretton Woods financial institutions, whose modus operandi he said is built on loan conditionalities and political prescriptions which has, at times, bordered on disregard for national sovereignty.
CoW: The hand that keeps taking
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.
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.









