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As Namibia is set to put a four-day workweek on trial starting in April, experts are divided on its feasibility and implications for the economy. The pilot project will run for six months. The initiative is spearheaded by Pulse HR Network Namibia, which says 15 organisations have signed up for the trial thus far. Economist...
Vendors who operated stalls at the just-ended Rundu Beach Festival expressed mixed feelings about the event. Some say their businesses fared relatively well; others say they made a loss. The Rundu Beach Festival attracted numerous vendors, most of whom offered food and beverages. The festival lasted 35 days, offering opportunities to visitors and residents alike...
Staff Reporter WINDHOEK, Oct. 1 — The Namibian government has recently launched another round of bidding for its monkfish quota, putting 600 metric tons (MT) up for sale. The aim of this initiative is to generate revenue that will contribute to the country’s federal budget. This move follows the implementation of the fishing quota auction...
The premiere celebration of Project Mukorob, a collection of 13 highly anticipated local film projects organised by MultiChoice Namibia, has sparked mixed reactions within Namibia’s artistic community. While the evening was originally envisioned as a grand showcase of local talent, it has left many filmmakers, actors, crew members and directors feeling excluded and disheartened. Jenny...
Former Roads Contractor Company chief executive Kelly Nghixulifwa and two co-accused had mixed success yesterday with a bid to be found not guilty on most of the charges they are facing in a drawn-out fraud and corruption trial in the Windhoek High Court. In a ruling delivered by judge Christie Liebenberg, Nghixulifwa was found not...
The Windhoek Golf & Country Club hosted the Namibia Ladies Golf Union’s Mixed Pairs competition on Saturday, where 30 pairs of golfers participated in three categories. Nine pairs competed in the golfer/non-golfer mixed pairs category; 13 in the golfing mixed pairs category; and eight in the men’s pairs category. Quintin and Carina Esterhuizen comfortably won...
Staff Reporter THE introduction of the new parking payment system in Windhoek’s central business district has been met with mixed reactions, reflecting the diverse opinions within the community, with motorists to fork out an average of nearly a N$1000.00 on parking per month. While some have expressed concerns about the overpriced parking fees for ordinary...