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Paratus boss fires shots at Amupanda…ex-mayor describes telecoms big gun as arrogant
Staff Writer Barney Harmse, Paratus Group Chief Executive Officer, has fired shots at a latest post by ex-mayor, Dr. Job Amupanda, who this week described him as an “arrogant” “white… Paratus CEO guy” fighting the city’s telecommunications license. Amupanda told thousands of…
75 cleaners left in the cold …after 28 years of service at UNAM
By: Hertha Ekandjo After 28 years of service at the University of Namibia’s (UNAM) main campus, cleaners will be left with no bread on their tables following the end of their cleaning company’s contract. The campus cleaners operating under Lizma…
Nedbank Group Delivers Strong Performance
Staff writer Nedbank Group delivered a strong financial performance for the six months to 30 June 2022 after headline earnings increased by 27 per cent to R6,7 billion, driven by strong revenue growth, a slightly higher impairment charge and a…
NamRa’s First Half of 2022
Sam Shivute With the first half of the year of reimaging (2022) gone, the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has indeed conquered obstacles and blessings. We kicked off the new financial year on a high note by appreciating our taxpayers and…
YSS To Pay Security Guards N$3 Million In Salaries Owed
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Youth Security Services (YSS), operating under the auspices of the National Youth Service (NYC), on Tuesday signed an agreement to settle a wage dispute between the company and its workers after workers complained of not receiving…
Another Man Survives Hippo Attack
By: Annakleta Haikera 41-year-old Jeremiah Haikombo from Tjeye Village in the Mashare Constituency, Kavango East, survived a hippo attack on Tuesday morning. He is currently at Rundu State Hospital, recovering from severe injuries in which he lost one of his…
All Systems Go For Swakop By-elections
By: Hertha Ekandjo Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) say there is nothing to prepare for ahead of Friday’s Swakopmund Constituency Councillor by-elections as the Swakopmund residents had already given them the mandate to lead them. Candidates from seven political parties…
City To Approach NamPower To Take Over Electrical Assets
By: Justicia Shipena The City of Windhoek will approach NamPower and other private entities in the extended boundaries of Windhoek to negotiate the take-over of electrical assets on the outskirts of Windhoek. This was revealed in an ordinary council meeting…
Friday’s Special Council Meeting Unlawful – IPC’s Lawyers
By: Justicia Shipena Four Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) members of the management committee at the City of Windhoek have threatened legal action against the council should it execute a special meeting on a vote of no confidence. A council…
Thieves Take Off With Jackpot Money
By: Eba Kandovazu The police in Oshana region are investigating an armed robbery after four unknown men ambushed the Emirates bar at New Reception location in Ongwediva and stole money from four jackpot machines after they vandalised them. Police say…