insert_link Namibia Bank of Namibia supports Namibian police with special operations vehicle donation The Bank of Namibia donated a special operations vehicle to the Namibian Police Force at an official handover ceremony on Tuesday, 23 April 2024. The donation, received by the Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, underscored the strong partnership between the two institutions and their shared commitment to enhancing public safety and security. The Namibian Police Force has been a crucial ally to […] todayApril 24, 2024 16
insert_link Sport Leicester thrash Southampton to close on Premier League return Abdul Fatawu scored a hat-trick as Leicester thrashed Southampton 5-0 to move to the brink of promotion back to the Premier League on Tuesday. Wilfred Ndidi and Jamie Vardy were also on target for the Foxes, who need just one more win from their remaining two games to guarantee a place in the Championship's top two. A chastening defeat ends Southampton's chances of automatic promotion as they now […] todayApril 24, 2024 6
insert_link Local FlyNamibia announces strategic adjustments on Windhoek-Lüderitz route FlyNamibia, in partnership with TotalEnergies, is set to expand the number of seats available on the Windhoek to Lüderitz route, which operates every weekday. These adjustments aim to foster the sustainability of this route, which opened on 1 July 2023 and resulted in the transport of 5000 passengers since then. We celebrate this success thanks to TotalEnergies, who played a catalyser role in unlocking access to the […] todayApril 24, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Diamond industry growing, despite new industry players https://youtu.be/F8LsNudVJcY By Josia Shigwedha, via News on One With emerging industries in the energy sector such as oil and gas, the diamond industry’s position as a key contributor towards the growth of the sector and economy could be at stake. But this may not be the case as the Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) Chief Executive Officer, Brent Eiseb, stated that the intake of the precious gemstones for […] todayApril 24, 2024 24
insert_link Sport Five-star Arsenal thrash Chelsea to open up Premier League lead Kai Havertz and Ben White scored twice as Arsenal thrashed Chelsea 5-0 on Tuesday to surge ahead in the Premier League title race and ramp up the pressure on Liverpool and Manchester City. Leandro Trossard was also on target in a record win over Chelsea for the Gunners, who move three points clear of Liverpool and four of Manchester City. The destiny of the title remains in City's […] todayApril 24, 2024 3
insert_link Sport Sinner plays down Djokovic, Alcaraz comparisons Jannik Sinner on Tuesday dismissed the idea that he is the best player in the world right now, saying he should not be compared to his fellow top-three rivals, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. The Italian world number two can come within touching distance of the top-ranked Djokovic in the standings should he triumph in Madrid this fortnight and he arrives in the Spanish capital brimming with confidence […] todayApril 24, 2024 7
insert_link Sport LIV Golf could switch to 72-hole format: Norman LIV Golf chief Greg Norman said Wednesday he was "very open-minded" about the Saudi-backed circuit becoming 72-hole events to better mirror the PGA Tour, with conversations ongoing. Each stop on LIV is currently a 54-hole tournament over three days, with a "shotgun start" where 18 groups of three players tee off simultaneously on different holes, with no cut. Former Masters champion Jon Rahm, LIV's latest big-name recruit, last week […] todayApril 24, 2024 3
Local Rwanda to host Shelter Afrique Development Bank’s 43rd AGM in June 2024 Rwanda will host Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) 43rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in June Kigali, the Company has disclosed. This follows the nomination of Rwanda as the next host country at Shelter Afrique Development Bank’s 42nd AGM held in Abuja, Nigeria, and the subsequent signing of the host country agreement between the Company and the Government of Rwanda in Kigali in March. The host country agreement was signed by […] todayApril 23, 2024 29
insert_link Local TRUSTCO Group solidifies insurance and property holdings with strategic transaction. Trustco Group Holdings Limited (Trustco) today announced its acquisition of an additional 11.35% interest in Legal Shield Holdings Limited (Legal Shield) from Riskowitz Value Fund LP (RVF) for NAD 468 million. This will increase Trustco’s holding in Legal Shield to 91.35%. The strategic transaction fortifies Trustco's investment footprint in the insurance and real estate sectors in Namibia, both primed for substantial growth in the post-pandemic landscape. The coveted […] todayApril 23, 2024 6