insert_link Business / Economics SPECIAL FEATURE: LYDIA DANIEL AT THE BUSINESS SUMMIT NAMIBIA At this year's Business Summit Namibia event held over this past weekend, Lydia Daniel, an assistant at Mobile Bliss spoke with us on what motivates her to do business as a 17 year-old. today8 July, 2024
insert_link Namibia Fishermen Disappointed by Insufficient Quotas Fisheries Minister, Derek Klazen revealed that fishing quotas allocated to seven companies under the Government Employment Redress Programme in 2023 are too low to justify investing in new boats. This has led to dissatisfaction among over 2000 fishermen re-employed through the program. The affected fishermen, including Namsov employees and those previously unemployed due to a 2015 strike, have protested this shortfall, prompting demonstrations and petitions. Klazen noted that some companies […] today27 May, 2024
insert_link World Fake accounts popping up on social media platform X in lead-up to US election Fake accounts posting about the US presidential election are growing across X, formerly known as Twitter, according to new research. A study, first published by Reuters news agency, monitoring posts on the social media platform found a high proportion of accounts praising former President Donald Trump and criticising President Joseph Biden are not real. This comes as both presidential candidates ramp up their campaign efforts with less than six months […] today27 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Kidnapped Namibian Truck Driver Found; Truck Still Missing The Namibian truck driver, kidnapped about a week ago during a hijacking on the N3 route outside Harrismith while traveling from Durban, has been located. Allegedly blindfolded during the incident, the victim's truck remains unrecovered. Truck drivers facing similar risks are urged to seek aid from the Namibian Embassy in Pretoria. Walvis Bay Corridor Group CEO, Mbahupu Hippy Tjivikua. E today24 May, 2024
insert_link World The U.S government is launching a lawsuit against entertainment giant Live Nation The U.S government is launching a lawsuit against entertainment giant Live Nation. It argues the company, which owns Ticketmaster, has an unlawful monopoly over live events. Mitch McCann reports for us. today24 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Wealth Report Projects Namibia’s Millionaire Population Set to Surge Namibia is expected to see a surge in its millionaire population, with projections suggesting an addition of 2,000 millionaires over the next decade, marking an 85% increase from the current 2,300 millionaires. This growth is attributed to Namibia's status as one of Africa's top 10 wealthiest nations, attracting investments and high-net-worth individuals. As of December last year, there were approximately 2,300 individuals in Namibia with wealth exceeding US$1 million, and […] today17 April, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Mines and Energy ministry announces Delays with Online Portal Launch and License Applications In a recent announcement, the Mines and Energy ministry has postponed the long-awaited unveiling of its online portal, including the rollout of online license applications. This strategic decision aims to guarantee the smooth operation of the system, but it brings forth numerous implications for stakeholders within the mining sector. today2 April, 2024
insert_link Namibia Higher Education Minister Asserts Inability to be Dismissed Amid Allegations Higher Education, Training, and Innovation Minister, Dr. Itah Kandjii-Murangi, asserts that former President Hage Geingob could not dismiss her over alleged corruption because he was aware of the facts. Last year, calls for her resignation and dismissal arose following reports of undue payments in subsistence and travel allowances. Allegations suggested that the minister used her political influence to coerce state-owned institutions to cover her expenses for fully-sponsored events overseas, resulting […] today23 February, 2024
