Meatco reports N$258 million loss
Ester Mbathera
Meatco has reported an operational loss of N$258.1 million in its group performance for the year-to-date period that started in January 2024.
This loss, excluding a government gr...
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Workers play a critical role in Namibia’s future prosperity
Niël Terblanché
On Workers' Day, President Nangolo Mbumba and Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila honoured Namibian workers, celebrating their indispensable role in nation-building and the p...
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Namiseb reappointed secretary to the National Council
Erasmus Shalihaxwe
The National Council has reassigned Tousy Namiseb as secretary, effective 1 May until 30 April 2029.
His reappointment was done by the National Council chairperson, Lukas Muh...
Minister advocates for sustainable business in Lüderitz
Niël Terblanché
Yvonne Dausab, the Minister of Justice, called for a united effort to promote sustainable business practices, emphasising the importance of inclusive economic growth in the burgeon...
NUNW endorses Nandi-Ndaitwah as Swapo presidential candidate
Niël Terblanché
The National Union of Namibian Workers (NUNW) as the umbrella organisation for all workers’ unions in the country has thrown all their weight behind Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the w...
Sandwich Harbour concession tender causes outcry among tour operators.
Niël Terblanché
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) is facing pushback for its decision to issue a concession tender for the management of one of Namibia’s major tourist attra...
Political parties accused of only remembering workers in election years
Erasmus Shalihaxwe
Social activist and member of the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF), Michael Amushelelo, said when it comes to addressing workers' sufferings, only his party responds, wh...
Activist blasts Ekandjo bill after LGBTQI+ man was killed
Hertta-Maria Amutenja
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI+) activist, Nicodemus Auxumub, also known as Mama Africa, claims that the private member bill that Swapo back...
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B2Gold starts process to cut 550 jobs
CHAMWE KAIRA
B2Gold Namibia has started the process that will see the company cut 300 jobs in 2024 and a further 250 jobs in 2025. The company has about 820 permanent employees. The company has te...
Usakos piggery to handle 14 400 pigs
CHAMWE KAIRA
Xeva Investment CC plans to invest in a new piggery facility at Usakos with a capacity to slaughter 14 400 heads of pigs as well as renovating the existing piggery facilities at the t...
Competition Commission to decide Osino deal
The Namibian Competition Commission is expected to decide in the coming weeks the approval of the takeover of local gold mining company, Osino Resources Corporation by Yintai Gold Co. The deal is wor...
Namibian diamonds remain with Anglo American
The board of Anglo American has rejected a proposal from BHP Group Limited to take over Anglo American.
Anglo American owns De Beers, which has several partnerships in Namibia with the government ...
Tjombonde approved as SBN chairman
Shareholders of Standard Bank Namibia have approved the appointment of Isac Tjombonde as the board chairman of SBN Holdings Limited and Standard Bank Namibia Limited with effect 1 April.
The other...
Sheep exports valued at N$97m in March
Namibia exported ‘live sheep, meat and sheep products’ valued at N$97,3 million in March which was mostly destined to South Africa.
Over the entire period (March 2023 to March 2024), the value of ...
