Namibia’s very own official trading barcode, 631, also known as a product identification code, was finally unveiled this week after a protracted finalisation process.
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Mining chamber calls for equity flexibility
Chamber of Mines CEO, Veston Malango believes the Namibian mining sector supports the overall objectives of the National Equitable Economic Empowerment Framework (NEEEF).
Market mechanism and impact on development
One of the prime tasks of economics is to resolve the ‘problem of choice’. The problem of choice arises because individuals have a myriad of wants they need to satisfy but the resources required to satisfy these wants are limited.
Lest we forget the fallen heroes and heroines
Mazrui (1986) in his documentary, ‘The Africans: A Triple Heritage’, ironically alludes to the African mind as being capable of forgetting easily despite what has happened in the past.
Deciphering leave payment upon employment termination
This article is informed by the enormous number of complaints and/or disputes referred to the ministry of labour and to the Office of the Labour Commissioner for conciliation and/or arbitration.
Roman-Dutch law’s face on homosexuality
On 16 November 2018, New Era published an opinion piece I wrote titled ‘The devil face of Christianity and Roman-Dutch law on Olufuko’.
Economic diversification: Past, present and future
Looking back over the past 33 years since Namibia gained independence, economic development presents us with a key element in which we should move to a less concentrated production and trade structure.
Australia, New Zealand win openers
Co-hosts New Zealand opened the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup in stunning style against Norway, as they won on the global stage for the first time.
Usyk to play football
While a unification bout at Wembley against Tyson Fury is no longer on the cards, Oleksandr Usyk could still compete under the lights after swapping his boxing gloves for soccer boots and signing a contract with Ukrainian club Polissya.
Jungle Winter Football Day set for Windhoek
The fourth edition of the Jungle Winter Football Day's annual tournament will be held at the NFA Technical Centre in the capital tomorrow.









