Namibian sprinter Beatrice Masilingi has described 2023 as a year filled with both ups and downs, encompassing a range of experiences and emotions. The 20-year-old athlete, known for her impressive performances in the 200m and 400m sprints, has been residing, training, and competing in South Africa since last year under the Newton Sport Agency. Recently,...
In a significant legal development related to the infamous Fishrot corruption scandal, Maren Brynard De Klerk’s attempt to challenge a Preservation Order has hit a roadblock. The High Court ruled that the case, which involved challenging the asset freezing order under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA), would be struck from the court’s docket...
The Editors’ Forum of Namibia (EFN), after proudly partnering with First National Bank (FNB) Namibia as the platinum sponsor, is gearing up for this year’s journalism awards ceremony, set to take place on October 19, at the picturesque Droombos. This grand event, inspired by the legacy of the Pulitzer Prize, promises to captivate the minds...
By Charmaine Boois MARIENTAL. 18 August 2023. The age-old debate about the impact of cold weather on economic activity finds a poignant narrative in the story of Malakia Haimbili, a 29-year-old bar owner affectionately known as “Styvo.” His vibrant establishment, Styflyn, has become a beloved part of the community in Donga informal settlement, Oshiwanapenduka area....
By Staff Reporter JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 8 – Nedbank Group exhibited a commendable financial performance for the first six months of 2023, with headline earnings (HE) increasing by 10% to R7.3 billion, despite facing challenges in the operating environment. The return on equity (ROE) also showed improvement, rising to 14.2% compared to 13.6% in H1 2022....
OTTAWA, July 7 — Natural Resources Canada said Thursday the country’s record-breaking wildfire season will continue to be challenging. The 2023 wildfire season has already been Canada’s most severe on record and current projections indicate that this may continue to be a significantly challenging summer for wildfires in parts of the country, the ministry said...
Members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources have proposed the enactment of legislation that would grant Epangelo Mining Company the authority to hold a stake in all mining agreements in Namibia, similar to the role played by NAMCOR in representing the state in petroleum agreements. Established in 2008, Epangelo Mining is a state-owned...