A police investigation has found that a memorial stone at Shark Island in Luderitz was damaged by the forces of the weather and not vandalism. The memorial tombstone was recently erected in remembrance of the Nama and Herero victims of the German genocide war. Station Commander of Luderitz, Chief Inspector Michael Amadhila, said, “Myself and […]
About 250 waste collectors from Windhoek, Swakopmund, and Otjiwarongo are set to receive training and an opportunity to link up with recyclers through a pioneering community recycling programme. The programme is supported by Coca-Cola Beverages Africa in Namibia and aims to equip participants with valuable skills for income generation through recycling. A representative of Coca-Cola […]
The Namibia Revenue Agency has emphasised the import procedures for commercial and non-commercial goods in a public notice that has been circulated on social media in an effort to educate importers. NamRA has released a public notice outlining important procedures related to various goods from non-Southern African Customs Union (SACU) member states. Commercial goods valued […]
Illegal trade in ozone-depleting substances is a challenge for many businesses across Africa. To address these issues, members of the Customs Unit commenced with the National Ozone Unit, Customs Twinning Workshop, and Border Dialogue in the capital for countries within the SADC region. Data sharing and effective communication with the National Ozone Unit and Border […]
Customer feedback enables businesses to evaluate and upgrade their services and product capabilities as needed to maintain and improve their competitiveness. It’s against this background that FNB Namibia has donated customer feedback QR code scanners worth N$50,000 to the Namibia Wildlife Resorts. NWR’s Communications Manager Nelson Ashipala noted that the QR Code Scanners are an […]
Namibia and Zambia have agreed to facilitate mutually beneficial partnerships among private sector players and facilitate trade through improved market access for products. Trade Ministers from both countries and their delegations met in Lusaka this week to take stock of the progress made in trade and investment areas of cooperation. Products such as sugar, salt, […]
The Namibia Airport Company (NAC)’s Chief Executive Officer, Bisey |Uirab, has stated that the company met with relevant parties through the High Court-initiated mediation process to release cargo stored at the Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA). This follows a cargo dispute during the eviction of Menzies Aviation from the airport. The cargo in question includes […]
Residents of Katutura marched to the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD) to seek answers over a non-response by the City of Windhoek to attend to their water and electricity petition handed in six months ago. The demonstrators first marched to the municipal offices to collect a copy of their petition to take to […]
Olympic Silver Medalist Christine Mboma has ventured into the fashion industry with the launch of her clothing line, “Mboma Streetwear,” a few months ago. In an interview with our producer Victorine Kaaronda, Mboma shared her insights on the brand’s progress and future plans. Mboma Streetwear, initially a dream for Christine Mboma, has become a reality […]
Community hostels are becoming prevalent, saving learners from walking long distances to and from school. This is an apparent commitment shown by communities and other stakeholders towards the education of their children. There are 18 community hostels in the Zambezi Region. Community hostels are found in rural areas, including Kabbe South and North, Judea Lyaboloma, […]
