Legislator Hidipo Hamata wants commerc ial banks removed from the government’s housing scheme, which subsidises houses by up to two-thirds of a set maximum purchase price.
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MPs label NSFAF CEO as dodgy
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts in Namibia has criticised Kennedy Kandume, the acting CEO of the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund, for his inability to provide satisfactory answers to their questions and produce a complete loan book as requested.
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Pensioner loses N$116 000 to ‘traditional healer
Oshana police are investigating a case of theft under false pretences after a pensioner was allegedly scammed out of N$116 000 by a traditional heale
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Pohamba appeals for youth enterprises funding
Former president Hifikepunye Pohamba has appealed to the youth ministry and the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) to fund youth enterprises that are aimed at reducing unemployment.
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A ningi gwaandja 16 …A kanitha ongeshefa ye e ta tidhwa komukadhi
Omulumenutu Omundowishi ngoka ngashiingeyi a edhililwa moshipangelo oshinene shaShakati, anuwa okwa tidhwa megumbo sho anuwa ta nyengwa okuyambidhidha omukiintu gwe, konima a kanitha oongeshefa dhe.
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Nkurenkuru mayor courts investors
Nkurenkuru mayor Jafet Muti has called on investors to consider investing Nkurenkru as the region’s one urban centre. The mayor said Nkurenkuru has an abundance of investments that investors can look into.
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NamRA focuses on streamlining processes
The Namibia Revenue Agency is working towards streamlining and enhancing their trade processes to ensure efficiency, security and compliance in the global supply chain, said head of customs and excise Willbroad Poniso.
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Dark outlook looms for construction sector
The real value of building plans approved decreased during the first quarter of 2023. This leading indicator for future construction activity, decreased year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter by 27.1% and 33.3%, respectively.
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Lüderitz ready for expected industrialisation …transformation spurred by oil boom and green hydrogen
The usually sleepy fishing and harbour town of Lüderitz is soon set to receive a rude industrial awakening stemming from development around recently discovered offshore oil and gas reserves and the ambitious N$10 billion green hydrogen to be developed in the vicinity of the town.
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7 Ways being kind is good for your health and well-being
Practising kindness to others (and to yourself) has been linked to better stress management, improved heart health and even living longer.