Schlettwein says Namibia will soon see growth

FINANCE minister Calle Schlettwein said domestic economy is on the recovery and growth should be expected by the end of August 2018. Addressing the media this morning, Schlettwein stressed the indications of positive growth, saying the -0,1 growth seen in …

Junior Sables upstage Namibia

The Old Mutual Zimbabwe Under-18 rugby team capped off a memorable campaign at the 2018 Coca-Cola Academy Week after beating bitter rivals Namibia for the first time in 11 years in a superb all-round display at Paarl Gimnasium yesterday. BY DANIEL …

Namibia through to semis at Fisu Games

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Namibia ropes in local karateka champion

In a bid to fine tune and produce quality athletes, the Namibia Karate Union (NAKU) has invited one of Botswana’s top karatekas to help grow the sport with his invaluable experience and skills. Ofentse Shakes Bakwadi will be in Windhoek, Namibia this …

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Oshakati Abattoir closure continues to pinch the North

By Victor Angula THE closure of the Meatco Oshakati Abattoir in 2015 continues to have a negative impact on the economy of north­ern Namibia. While the abattoir and meat processing plant was closed due to financial losses, northern users have expressed …

Son almost kills mom in drug-fuelled rage

…Businesswoman attacked by son over failed investment By Marianne Nghidengwa PROMINENT businesswoman Esther Akwaake (59) has said she almost lost her life at the hands of her only son, who attacked her with a panga after she invested N$350 000 in an …

ArcticNam partners at loggerheads

…as fishing companies exploit tax loopholes CONTROVERSIAL fishing giant, ArcticNam Fishing, a company created by 15 Namibian fishing companies in partnership with an Icelandic firm, Esja Fishing, currently owes the Ministry of Finance close to N$200 …

Dukwe refugees’ return deadline expires

By Maria Kandjungu ONLY 44 of the close to 900 Namibian refu­gees who signed up to be repatriated from Dukwe in Botswana returned home this week as the deadline for vol­untary repatriation ended at midnight on Wednesday. FOR FULL STORY GET A HARD COPY …