Micro, small and medium enterprises in Oshikoto region received a shot in the arm through private and public partnerships during the 2022/23 financial year.
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Excessive health institutes could be disastrous
The mushrooming of health training institutes in Namibia in response to national health challenges could have a disastrous outcome.
Kandjeke concerned with Karakul Board’s financials
Auditor general Junias Kandjeke has expressed great concern about how the Karakul Board of Namibia is running its affairs after the company recorded losses for four consecutive financial years.
More than 20 girls to partake in Olufuko Festival
More than 20 girls have registered to participate in the Olufuko Annual Festival, which is scheduled to take place from 1 to 7 July 2023 at Outapi in the Omusati region.
Ipumbu urges empowerment of women and youth in trade
Trade minister Lucia Iipumbu has emphasised the crucial role of women and youth in advancing Africa’s economic integration agenda.
Pod thieves upset collectors
Katutura women who are making a living from selling seedpods of the majestic camelthorn tree are aggrieved by the rate at which their packed bags of pods are stolen.
US Coast Guard launches probe into Titanic sub tragedy
The US Coast Guard said Sunday it had launched an investigation into the cause of the underwater implosion that destroyed the small submersible Titan, with the loss of all five people aboard during a dive to the Titanic wreck.
German court approves claims over illegal diesel exhaust software
The German Federal Court of Justice (BGH) on yesterday opened the way for compensation claims against carmakers that installed illegal diesel exhaust treatment software, following a landmark ruling in Europe.
Wagner mutiny: more questions than answers
The head of the Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin called off his armed mutiny over the weekend, defusing Russia’s biggest political crisis in decades.
Mexico crush Honduras, Haiti stun Qatar
Luis Romo struck twice as Mexico crushed Honduras 4-0, while a stoppage time winner from Frantzdy Pierrot gave Haiti a 2-1 victory over Qatar in the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday.









