Property market cools down
A seasonal slowdown in market activity kept house price growth at ease over the first three months of 2016, although analysts say definite headwinds lie in wait for the sector in years ahead. In its...
View ArticleMalaria is public enemy number one
Ending malaria is one of the biggest opportunities to improve the wellbeing of Africans, Dr Richard Kamwi, in his role as SADC Elimination 8 Ambassador, said on World Malaria Day yesterday. At a...
View ArticleEx-soldiers furious with Shanghala
Former members of the South-West African Territory Force (SWTF) and Koevoet are livid about remarks made by Attorney-General Sackey Shanghala who called them “dogs of war” and “bloodthirsty murderers”...
View ArticleEkandjo kitchen remark ‘rubbish’
The chairperson of the Nama Genocide Technical Committee, Ida Hoffman, has hit back at Youth Minister Jerry Ekandjo for stating at the weekend that German colonial forces killed 60% of the Nama people...
View ArticleOshikoto destroys 25 tons of maize meal
The Oshikoto Regional Council says it had to destroy 25 000 kilograms of maize meal earmarked for drought relief discovered at a dumpsite in Omuthiya because it was unfit for human consumption....
View ArticleToddler's rape causes shockwaves
Since last Wednesday, at least four children have been raped in Namibia. One of the victims is a three-year-old girl who was allegedly raped by a 15-year-old cousin who was supposed to babysit her. The...
View ArticleSpecial deals at Nedbank Motorshow
Namibia Media Holdings will host the 18th Namibia Tourism Expo in Windhoek from 18 to 21 May and as an added bonus, motoring enthusiasts will be treated to the Nedbank Motorshow. Traditionally, the...
View ArticleRehoboth land grab goes ahead
Rehoboth residents are ready to grab land on Monday after the town council failed to give feedback on their demands. A town council meeting had been scheduled for today where the land grab was to be...
View ArticleSwartbooi wants restorative justice
Deputy Land Reform Minister Clinton Swartbooi says the Nama and OvaHerero genocide and the issue of land are inseparable. The Swapo MP, who was making his contribution on a motion to set aside a day to...
View ArticleA painful pilgrimage
About 300 Namibians have their travel bags packed and their vehicles ready. They will start assembling at the Oshikango border post this afternoon ready to cross into Angola first thing tomorrow...
View ArticleWater pinch could cost building jobs
With the impending threat of at least 40% water cuts at the end of the year the construction industry could face a possible mandatory slowdown next year, with concerns that even a temporary stop to new...
View ArticleBeast out of Shark attack
The Coastal Sharks have taken a gamble by side-lining the feared Tendai ‘Beast’ Mtawarira as they look this weekend to topple Super rugby leaders Waikato Chiefs, who have an under-performing scrum. The...
View ArticleProfessional boxing comes to Oshakati
The Oshakati-based Kilimanjaro Boxing Promotions is hosting a professional boxing bonanza at the northern town that is expected to attract some of the best-known Namibian boxers as well as upcoming...
View ArticleLeicester’s fairy-tale continues
A sweep of the press room before Leicester City’s recent victory over Swansea City confirmed the extent to which their pursuit of Premier League glory has captivated global audiences. Journalists from...
View ArticleIt’s about jobs - Geingob
President Hage Geingob says that the value of trade and industry development is not in the construction of huge shopping complexes and other infrastructure, but rather in the creation of jobs and other...
View ArticleThere is trouble coming
Democracy is certainly on the wane in Namibia. Maybe we should put it more bluntly and say, democracy is in a stark decline in Namibia. Swapo maintains its foothold and is strengthening its power base...
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