Namibia has recorded a trade deficit of N$8,3 million in the first quarter of this year. This is contained in the report released by the Namibia Statistics Agency.

Employees of Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine in the Erongo Region will receive two months notice pay and two weeks severance pay, as part of their retrenchment packages. This follows an agreement between the mine and the Mine Workers Union (MUN) on Monday.

Inhabitants of the Oshana Region turned out in big numbers for the consultative workshop hosted by the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources on the fishing rights application process.

Residents at Seringkop Settlement outside Outjo now have access to health services closer to their door steps.

A businessman at Keetmanshoop has donated land to the youth initiative there. The initiative was formed a year ago and has since been instrumental in assisting young people to contribute to the development of their communities.

The Namibia Public Passenger Transport Association (NPPTA) is in the process of proposing new taxi fares. Waiting on the approval of their request from the Namibia Transport Advisory Board, the association’s efforts may see taxi fares increased with N$1. About a week ago, the Namibia Transport and Taxi Union (NTTU) demanded that taxi fares be […]

An audit expert says institutionalised corruption is hurting the integrity of auditors and risk managers. Dirk Strydom, of the Institute of Internal Auditors in South Africa, wants auditors to ensure that the profession’s reputation is not tainted by corruption. Strydom in a presentation titled ‘Dancing with Wolves’ shed light on the challenges they as watchdogs […]

Due to climate change, SWAKARA production capacity has decreased compared to the 1970s. Namibia continues to receive international recognition for its quality ‘SWAKARA’ pelts. During his familiarisation visit to the SWAKARA House, Agriculture Minister, Alpheus !Naruseb expressed satisfaction with the work done by the company so far.

A popular hangout spot in Windhoek, Joe’s Beerhouse, says its antique advert or sign was not meant to offend black Namibians. That was after regular visitors to Joe’s Beerhouse spotted the controversial blackface advert. Social media went abuzz Monday as black Namibians expressed outrage over the advert, depicting a white man with a painted black […]