The newly proposed transport legislation seeks to develop the industry to be run on sound business principles. The Road Public Passenger Transport Bill will also empower the line Ministry to expand and restructure the transport sector by providing scheduled bus services, regulating transport fares and ensuring competitiveness.

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) is not seeking a bailout from the Government but rather just adequate funding to execute its mandate. This was the sentiment shared by the NBC’s Director General and the broadcaster’s board chairman Sven Thieme. Their reaction follows an interview with the Minister of Finance in a local weekly, where he […]

The driver of the minibus accident near Kalkfeld also passed on in Windhoek, bringing the number of fatalities to 14 people. Thirteen died late Friday afternoon when a minibus carrying 42 occupants overturned near Kalkfeld. The group was travelling from Okamatapati to Swakopmund for a church event. Several others sustained serious to minor injuries and […]

President Hage Geingob says Namibians will forever cherish the firm stance that Mugabe took during the crucial time of Namibia’s first elections. Geingob, accompanied by First Lady Monica Geingos, returned home this afternoon from Mugabe’s state memorial, held in Harare. Namibia’s two former Presidents, Sam Nujoma and Hifikepunye Pohamba also arrived back home.

Premier Electric and Oshakati Town Council held a groundbreaking ceremony for the electrification of surrounding villages. Oshakati Premier Electric started with a rural electrification initiative in 2001 when it commissioned its master plan to electrify peri-urban areas within the borders of Oshakati.

The process of identifying the 13 people killed in a horrific car accident on the Otjiwarongo-Kalkfeld road is underway. The accident occurred about a kilometre outside Kalkfeld.

Residents of the //Kharas Region risk forfeiting study loans provided to students through the Social Security Commission’s Development Fund should no one apply. This is according to Castro Tjizzo, the Marketing and Branding Head at the Social Security Commission of Namibia.

Being in the media industry is rewarding if one is really passionate about what they do. Some of the leading women in the industry shared their experience in the industry with students of the University of Namibia (UNAM).

Smallholder horticulture producers at Salem Gardening Project outside of Rundu, want guaranteed markets for their produce. Salem is run by a committee of producers but lacks marketing opportunities.

Namibian private equity firm Eos Capital has acquired and is rebranding Namibia’s leading funeral services provider, Avbob to Nambob. Eos Capital is a Namibian private equity fund manager, in charge of the Allegrow Fund.