New car sales totaled 1,004 units in April 2023, reflecting a 10% year-on-year increase but an 18.1% monthly decline. This information was revealed by Cirrus Capital, a Namibian-owned financial services firm, in its vehicle sales report. While this is fewer than the 1,226 units sold in March 2023 and the 1,103 units sold in February […]
The challenge by a Chinese lithium miner against the cancellation of its mining licence by the Minister of Mines and Energy started in the High Court this morning. The miner, Xinfeng Investments, says that its application for the licence was detailed and included all technical requirements; therefore, the minister cannot revoke the licence. It says […]
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration called on fishing companies to sell fish at an affordable price in order for Namibians to enjoy their natural resources. Natangwe Ithete made this call during the two-day consultative and oversight workshop on the Financial Institutions and Markets Act, held in Swakopmund. Fishing […]
The vision of a united Africa, characterised by a common currency and a shared sense of identity, traces its roots back to the era of the slave trade. As the continent commemorates Africa Day, we engage in conversations with several young individuals to discuss this vision and its significance in today’s globalised world. In 1999, […]
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration, Natangwe Ithete, strongly opposes the verdict on same-sex marriages. “We took an oath as members of parliament. We took an oath to protect the constitution of the Republic of Namibia and the laws of the Republic of Namibia, and no single law in […]
The #ShutitAllDown Movement has threatened to stage a counter-demonstration against those who plan to protest against the recently delivered Supreme Court judgment, which ordered the Namibian government to legally recognise same-sex marriages concluded outside the country. An online petition started by activist Ndiilo Nthengwe reads, “The creation of a WhatsApp group by politicians and church […]
The outgoing chairperson of the Namwater Board of Directors announced that they are leaving the company with a positive balance, having improved it by N$215 million compared to when they assumed their position. Thaddius Maswahu made this statement during the appointment of a new board for Namwater by the Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Forestry, […]
Road fatalities decreased by 2.2% last year, as reported in the 2022 Road Crush and Claims Report, which was launched in Windhoek by the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund. According to the report, the road fatality rate in 2021 stood at 13.7%, whereas in 2022, it dropped to 11.5%. More than 4,000 cars were involved […]
From the middle class to homelessness… This is the tale of a Windhoek-based couple who were once self-sufficient. However, what was intended to be a journey toward advancement turned into a devastating nightmare. Ntema Tapiso, an auto mechanic instructor by profession, and Winnie, a former nurse, didn’t see it coming when they resigned from their […]
People often use phrases like “blood is thicker than water” or “You can’t choose your family.” And often, these types of statements are used to justify a decision to tolerate mistreatment by a family member. Being a good family member might also mean putting up with things you wouldn’t tolerate from friends or co-workers. Toxic […]
