Oshikoto official urges collaboration for festive season safety

Oshikoto official urges collaboration for festive season safety

Deputy Commissioner Hermanus Neels, the Oshikoto Regional Deputy Commissioner has urged stakeholders to collaborate in efforts to reduce road accidents and combat crime during the festive season.

November 27, 2023 21

Namibia

Regional Governors gather in Gobabis for 3rd Annual Forum

Regional Governors convened in Gobabis for the 3rd Annual Forum to address topics such as rural development, decentralization, economic growth, and community challenges. Omaheke Regional Governor Pijoo Nganate has more.

November 27, 2023 17

Business / Economics

GDP growth to slowdown to 3.3% in 2023

FNB Namibia Economist, Ruusa Nandago has revealed that the country’s Gross Domestic Product growth is expected to moderate to 3.3% in 2023 and 2.8% in 2024, from 4.6% in 2022, mainly due to the dry weather conditions which will be compounded by a slowdown in consumption. Nandago explains how inflationary pressures have impacted consumers.

November 27, 2023 37

Namibia

Sihlahla warns trade unions to submit annual returns by 30 November

Acting Labour Commissioner, Kyllikki Sihlahla, on Monday warned all trade unions and employer organisations to submit their annual returns to the labour commissioner within six months after the end of their financial year, with a strict deadline of 30 November 2023. “This is a follow-up media release to the media release dated 08 September 2023, this notice serves as a reminder to all trade unions and employer organisations that have […]

November 27, 2023 9

Namibia

Oshikoto Regional Councillors voice concerns over poor road conditions hindering development activities

The Oshikoto regional councillors of Okankolo and Nehale Lyampingana constituencies have complained about the poor road conditions in their constituency areas that might hinder some development activities to take place. Okankolo constituency councillor, Hans Nambambi has singled out some of the roads that are in need of repair, in an interview with Nampa on Monday. “We have a road from Okankolo to Onkumbula that is 47 kilometres, and it was […]

November 27, 2023 22

Business / Economics

B2Gold Namibia current operations and the Otjikoto gold mine’s planned closure

https://iono.fm/e/1383607 B2Gold Namibia held a press conference to explain its current operations and the Otjikoto gold mine's planned closure of the mine. Angie speaks to Eric Barnard, B2Gold Namibia's General Manager.

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Business / Economics

The RMA Spotlight – 23 November

https://iono.fm/e/1383530 Michelle speaks to well-known estate agent Gretha de Santos. Gretha is one of the most successful residential property experts in Namibia, has won many awards, and she tells us about her humble beginnings and some of her thoughts on the property market.

November 27, 2023 13

Business / Economics

Oshikoto region trains SMEs on business management

The Oshikoto regional council spokesperson Petrus Nehale said they are planning to improve the livelihood of small and medium enterprise (SME) owners by teaching them business management and other skills. Nehale in an interview with Nampa on Friday said that as part of their annual work plan, they conducted a two-day free training for small and medium rural business owners to equip them with skills and expertise to thrive in […]

November 27, 2023 12

Namibia

/Karas and Hardap report male suicides

A 22-year-old man allegedly committed suicide at Rehoboth in the Hardap Region on Saturday. According to the crime report, Adriano Beukes hanged himself around 11pm in the Block D residential area. The body was found hanging from the roof of the storeroom by his younger brother. No suicide note was found. No foul play is suspected the crime report indicated. The police reported another suicide at Keetmanshoop, where a 39-year-old […]

November 27, 2023