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Business Summit Namibia will host its fourth summit in Windhoek on 6 July this year, featuring South African entrepreneur and founder of Bathu Shoes Theo Baloyi. According to Business Summit founder Martin Nankela, the summit will be held in partnership with the ride-hailing app Yango, and will bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers and stakeholders. […]
Senegal’s president Bassirou Diomaye Faye has said profits from the sale of oil and gas will be “well managed” as the West African state started producing oil for the first time. Australian energy giant Woodside described the extraction as a “historic day” and a “key milestone” for the company and the nation. The Sangomar deep-water […]
The Namibia Equal Rights Movement (Equal Namibia) petition calling for president Nangolo Mbumba to veto the passing of the anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex and other (LGBTQI+) bill has almost 6 000 signatures. “President Mbumba, Namibia is no longer safe and inclusive for its most vulnerable citizens. The LGBTQI+ community and their allies live […]
Agriculture, water and land reform minister Calle Schlettwein says parents have a continued responsibility to maintain children until adulthood. He said this while contributing to a discussion on the divorce bill in parliament on Tuesday. While contributing to the debate, works and transport deputy minister Veikko Nekundi said he wants spousal maintenance to be scrapped […]
Works and transport deputy minister Veikko Nekundi has accused National Assembly speaker Peter Katjavivi of being tribalist in his rulings. This was as members of the National Assembly discussed the divorce bill, which was tabled by justice minister Yvonne Dausab on Tuesday. Katjavivi told Nekundi to sit, citing that he was repetitive while other members […]
How much would you be willing to pay for a perfect movie star smile? For some, trying to achieve dazzlingly white, uniformly straight teeth without a Hollywood budget comes at a cost to their health, as well as their wallet. The United Kingdom (UK) social media trend of ‘Turkey teeth’ may offer a cheaper alternative […]
Walvis Bay councillors are debating the issue of closing the unused cemetery situated in the town’s industrial area. The cemetery was opened in the early 1960’s during the planning of the current town hall and civic centre. Remains at the old location cemetery were exhumed and moved to the site close to the fishing factories. […]
The African Group of Negotiators Experts Support (AGNES) has announced plans to host its second southern Africa parliamentarian regional meeting in Namibia. The two-day event, scheduled from 31 July to 2 August, will focus on strengthening the capacity of national parliaments to oversee climate action accountability and reporting. This initiative builds upon the success of […]
The Ongwediva Town Council has commenced the construction of a multi-sport complex valued at N$5 million. The project marks a pivotal moment in the town’s development and commitment to enhancing recreational opportunities for its residents and visitors alike, says Ongwediva acting spokesperson Penda Kashihakumwa. He says the first phase of the project is slated for […]
A Gauteng man has died while four others remain on treatment after they tested positive for Mpox, the Department of Health confirmed on Wednesday. One patient has been discharged, one discharged for home isolation and follow ups being made. Two cases are still admitted in hospital. Speaking at a media briefing, health minister, Dr Joe […]