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The Effect of Microprudential and Macroprudential Regulation On Economic Development
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama Namibia felt the effects of the global recession both quickly and deeply when some of the major markets in the world were struck by the economic meltdown. Namibia slipped into a technical recession at the end…
Ondangwa Hosts Conservancy and Community Forests Chairpersons Forum
By: Eba Kandovazu The environment, forestry and tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta says that although communal conservancies and community forests rely on hunting, tourism and other natural resources for their income, which is severely affected by Covid-19, members should still receive…
“I am Not Tribalist,” says Kavango East Swapo Coordinator…As Members Plan Protest
By: Hertha Ekandjo and Annakleta Haikera Swapo’s regional coordinator in Kavango East, Ottilie Shiduvi, who is accused of nepotism and tribalism in the Mashare constituency, says that the accusations are unfounded. Shiduvi was responding to accusations made by Swapo members…
Swapo Fought For This Country – Geingob
By: Justicia Shipena President of the ruling party, Hage Geingob, says that some people want Swapo members to feel guilty of being part of the ruling party. Geingob said this during the official opening of the Swapo’s central committee meeting,…
Two Suicide Attempts In A Year – Survivor Speaks
By: Annakleta Haikera Suicide continues to be a harrowing reality in Namibia. The country recorded nearly 10 suicides in the first week of the year. Between January 2020 and June 2021, 745 Namibians took their own lives, averaging over one…
School Mid-Year Holiday Shortened
By: Justicia Shipena The education ministry, on Thursday, announced that it has shortened the mid-year holiday for the second semester. The change came upon the ministry amending its 2022 academic calendar. “The mid-year holiday is shortened by one week,” said…
NHE’s 60% Once-Off Payment Demand Impossible- Sam Shivute
By: Kelvin Chiringa National Housing Enterprise (NHE) board chairperson, Sam Shivute, says that the demand for a 60 per cent once-off payment by workers at the state entity is impossible to meet, and he will not support it. This comes…
Ex-Air Nam Employees Plead With Hinda Over Unpaid Monies
By: Kelvin Chiringa Frustrated ex-Air Namibia employees met with deputy finance minister Maureen Hinda-Mbuende, pleading with her to pressure the liquidators (Bruni & McLaren) to pay out their severance packages worth N$105 million. The employees were led by the opposition…
Amushelelo, Nauyoma To Hear Bail Fate Next Week
By: Julia Heita The bail application ruling of two of the ‘China Town 8′, Michael Amushelelo and Dimbulukeni Nauyoma, will be heard next Tuesday in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court. Magistrate Masule Kwizi will deliver the ruling. Amushelelo and Nauyoma face…
Cran Cautions Eagle FM on Airing Foul Language
Staff writer Namibia’s communications regulatory body Cran has cautioned talk radio station Eagle FM against the broadcast of explicit language on its station. The caution comes after a former Eagle FM presenter allowed a caller to make sexual and explicit…