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Namibia’s inflation rate slows in August

Namibia has recorded the slowest inflation rate since November 2021, with main contributors being food and non-alcoholic beverages, housing and utilities, and transport. According to an analysis by economists from Simonis Storm Securities released on Wednesday, on a month-to-month basis,…

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IPC’s elective conference kicks off

The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) inaugural two-day national elective conference, where its National Assembly list will be voted for, has started. One hundred and twelve candidates from all 14 regions will vote for 96 members to go to parliament.…

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‘Africa should follow own energy strategy’

Mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo says Africa should not be forced to move to cleaner energy by developed countries. According to Alweendo, there are about 600 million people in Africa that still do not have access to energy, therefore…

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Life Owes You Nothing

The truth in society is that life doesn’t owe you anything. Not a tender, order, job, bed, single meal, palatial home, or flashy car. Not even you tenderpreneurs with pointy shoes and inside connections, or public officials employed full time…

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EU Film Festival kicks off next week

The best of European cinema will be on show during the European Union (EU) Film Festival at Ster-Kinekor, Maerua Mall, in Windhoek. The festival takes place from 18 September to 13 November, and will screen one of eight acclaimed European…

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Events This Weekend and Beyond

We are back again. I honestly thought we would run out of things to tell you about, but I have actually had to be conservative, as there seems to be something happening, no matter where you turn. It is not…

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EU cements interest in Erongo’s green hydrogen plans

The European Union’s energy commissioner says the union is committed to fostering Namibia’s leadership in the global green hydrogen economy. Following the Global African Hydrogen Summit in Windhoek last week, European Union (EU) energy commissioner Kadri Simson, together with Namibia’s…

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Japan provides N$10m forvulnerable households

The Japanese government has provided US$500 000 (about N$10 million) as part of its humanitarian assistance to Namibia. This comes as Namibia experiences severe food insecurity because of the drought. This was said by the Japanese ambassador to Namibia Nishimaki…

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Relief for chicken lovers as poultry prices are set to ease in 2024: report

Poultry price increases is expected to ease, after double-digit hikes over the past two years, according to the Spring edition of the Absa AgriTrends report. The report showed that a stronger rand and robust growth in poultry production by key…

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Why more real estate agents need to embrace technology

As a realtor, your days are probably packed. You’re buried in paperwork, chasing client calls, and juggling countless property listings. It’s exhausting, right? But what if I told you there’s a more efficient way to work? Change is the only…

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How skilled South African entrepreneurs are expanding businesses to the UK

Getting into the UK has been challenging for many skilled South Africans, but this may no longer be the case for artisans and others with skills in high demand, including bricklayers, welders, roofers, carpenters, and plasterers. Why is the UK…

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