A global conference aimed at discussing the taxation of the mining sector opened on Monday with the Zambian government saying there is a need to strike a balance between attracting investment in the sector and ensuring firms pay their fair share of taxes.
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Energy sector CO2 emissions hit record high
Global energy sector carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions hit a record peak last year counter to Paris commitments, a key study warned Monday, and highlighted the “worst ever” impacts of climate change.
Women’s World Cup opener sold out
Co-hosts Australia will play their opening game of next month’s Women’s World Cup in front of a full house, a senior Fifa official told AFP Tuesday.
Top prospects to showcase their talent…as MTC Kilimanjaro hosts boxing bonanza
Northern boxing fans are in for a treat on 8 July 2023, as the MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Academy is set to host an exciting boxing bonanza in Okongo, Ohangwena region.
National U/17 boys promising despite challenging games
The Namibian U/17 boys’ team has been putting their skills to the test in a series of challenging games against German opponents. With three games already played and two more remaining, the team has shown strong determination to improve.
Xinfeng wins battle against Alweendo…. for now
Xinfeng Investments, the Chinese company that mines Lithium near Uis, emerged victorious, but not unscathed, in its battle with mines minister Tom Alweendo.
New bank law to restrict foreign ownership
Finance and public enterprises minister Iipumbu Shiimi on Monday introduced the Banking Institutions Bill in the National Assembly, which is set to repeal the Banking Institutions Act, 1998 (Act No. 2 of 1998) as amended.
Amupanda demands free stake in Hyphen
The Affirmative Repositioning Movement, under the leadership of its activist, Job Amupanda, has demanded that Hyphen Hydrogen Energy immediately waives a payment requirement for government to obtain a 24% equity stake in the green hydrogen project.
Southern farmers warned of massive cold front
Small livestock and crop farmers in the south and central-eastern parts of the country have been warned to take extra precautions against an advancing massive cold front, which will see towns such as Rosh Pinah, Aus and others receiving heavy winter rain showers.
Windhoek pensioners demand debt write-off
Over 300 pensioners from Katutura in Windhoek took to the streets yesterday, demanding that the City of Windhoek write off their municipal debts and introduce a prepaid water and electricity system.









