August 16, 2023

Repo rate remains unchanged

Bank of Namibia (BoN) Governor, Johannes !Gawaxab on Wednesday announced that the repo rate remains unchanged at 7,75 per cent.!Gawaxab, who made the announcement at the BoN Oshakati branch in the Oshana Region, said this follows after the Bank of Nam…

Prophet appeals 27-year prison sentence

Self-proclaimed prophet Jackson Mbabi, who is serving a sentence of 10 years and a fine of N.dollars 370 000 or an additional 17 years for rhino poaching, has instructed Windhoek lawyer, Trevor Brockerhoff, in his bid to appeal the sentence.Mbabi made…

Alleged gang killers denied bail

The five men accused of brutally hacking to death and shooting Windhoek resident Patrick Hamupanda, were denied bail when they made their first appearance in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.The suspects, Lukas Simon (37); Festus Nehemia (…

Environment Ministry to tar Etosha gravel roads: Nghitila

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has decided to tar some gravel roads in the Etosha National Park at a cost of over N.dollars 160 million, its Executive Director, Teofilus Nghitila has said.Speaking at the launch of the annual …

Relocation of Heroes’ Day event floors Omuthiya SMEs

Some small to medium enterprises (SMEs) of Omuthiya have expressed disappointment after the change of venue of the Heroes’ Day commemoration from Omuthiya to Windhoek, as it has negatively affected their businesses.RESTAURANTS and GUESTHOUSESSimon Ngh…

Stakeholders Actively Working To Combat HIV/AIDS

Nakuru County is hosting the second South Rift Valley Region Technical Working Group on HIV prevention, care, and treatment best practises forum aimed at advancing the fight against HIV/AIDS and sharing the best practises in combating the global chall…

90kg-Bag Of Maize Drops By Sh1000

The price of maize has dropped by Sh1000 as part of the country’s harvesting season kicked off, leading to a drastic drop in maize prices from Sh6,500 to Sh5,500 per 90 kilogramme bag in two months. Following a spot check by the KNA in Narok, the maiz…

Nakuru Seeks Israel’s Partnership On Waste Water Recycling

Nakuru County Government is seeking Israeli waste recycling companies to invest in circular economy solutions for zero waste. Deputy Governor David Kones said the County had extended an invitation to Israel waste water recycling companies to bring the…