Martin Endjala Namdeb workers at Oranjemund opted to sleep at a bus stop due to exorbitant accommodation fees the company is charging them The high prices charged for accommodation left the workers with no choice but to vacate their allocated homes. Landless People’s Movement councillor, Gaume Stephanus of the Rosh Pinah constituency revealed the harsh...
December 13, 2024
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Drought forces Namibia’s wine producer to buy SA grapes
One of the country’s few whiskey and wine producers, Erongo Mountains Winery, has turned to South Africa for grapes after drought decimated its grape production. Farms and businesses that depend on the annual rainy season for production have had to take alternative approaches. These alternative methods could mean going from locally producing grapes to sourcing...
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Namibian and Angolan police forces deny responsibility for death in no-man’s-land
Staff Reporter A NAMIBIAN national identified as Christian Shamwaamba was shot and killed recently while crossing the Namibia-Angola border. The incident allegedly involved both countries’ police forces, but both are denying responsibility. Sources at Oshikango report that Shamwaamba was shot while in the no-man’s-land between the two fences that separate the two countries. It is...
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Meltwater joins forces with Microsoft to bring to market the next-generation, AI-powered communication insights solution built on Microsoft Azure
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meltwater, a leading global provider of media, social, and consumer intelligence, today announced the launch of a market-making collaboration with Microsoft. Microsoft has signed with Meltwater as a provider of media, social, and consumer intelligence on a global scale. In turn, Microsoft will work with Meltwater to...
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Blood Transfusion Services joins forces with Shincheonji Church in blood donation drive
The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NamBTS) partnered with Shincheonji Volunteers to host a blood drive, graced by the esteemed presence of Khomas Regional Governor, Laura McLeod-Katjirua. The event, held to address critically low blood bank levels, not only achieved its goal of replenishing supplies but also sought to inspire the community to actively participate...
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MTC and TASA join forces for sustainable tourism growth – Windhoek Observer
Martin Endjala Mobile Telecommunication Company (MTC) and the Tour and Safari Association of Namibia (TASA) have joined forces to explore a strategic collaboration aimed at bringing innovative solutions to the travel and tourism sector. Due to the constant demand for innovation, the two organizations are working together to harness their resources for an improved user...
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Agribank and KfW Development Bank join forces to empower local farmers and MSMEs
Agribank and KfW Development Bank have forged a landmark partnership, sealing a groundbreaking concessional loan exceeding N$400 million. This historic collaboration aims to bolster farmers, both communal and commercial, along with micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) involved in agriculture or food processing. Under this agreement, Agribank will channel these funds to support small-scale farmers...
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Tshisekedi accuses opposition of collaborating with enemy forces
The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, has accused the opposition of being in cahoots with rebel groups in the country’s conflict-stricken east. The DRC has been plagued by conflict in the North Kivu province, and Tshisekedi, who is seeking re-election in next week’s vote, has repeatedly accused Rwandan President Paul...
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Namfisa, Cran join forces for sector advancement
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) and the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) have signed a collaborative agreement aimed at amplifying the efficacy of their respective mandates. The agreement was signed in Windhoek on 27 November. According to a press statement issued by the institutions, their shared objective is to extend regulatory support...