Senior NamPower officials are disgruntled over the national electricity company’s battle to recover N$5,6 million paid to a Swiss company for the repair of power station equipment in India. The money was paid as a tax payment for the import of equipment, known as the transformer 12, for a substation in the Zambezi region. In...
November 14, 2024
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Fuel prices rising again as the economy struggles
By Josef Kefas Sheehama. The Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced an increase in the prices of petrol and diesel, citing a combination of rising international oil prices and the depreciation of the Namibia Dollar and catastrophic flooding in Libya. With effect from 04 October 2023 the price of diesel will increase by N$2.40...
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Fuel prices are rising again as the economy struggles – Windhoek Observer
Josef Kefas Sheehama The Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced an increase in the prices of petrol and diesel, citing a combination of rising international oil prices and the depreciation of the Namibian Dollar and catastrophic flooding in Libya. With effective from 04 October 2023 the price of diesel will increase by N$2.40 per...
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Horse shoe Market struggles with a myriad of severe challenges – Windhoek Observer
Hertta-Maria Amutenja Horseshoe Market, colloquially known as Uutala Wa Libertina, located at Katutura Single Quarters, serves as a central hub for vendors including barbers, hairdressers, and tailors. The market has recently attracted attention due to allegations surrounding unauthorized subletting of stalls and unclear ownership regulations. One vendor, who preferred to remain anonymous, expressed that they...
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Man Utd, Chelsea seek reset after early Premier League struggles
Manchester United and Chelsea are under pressure to get back on track as the Premier League returns from an international break, while Manchester City aim to maintain their perfect start to the season. Tottenham, Liverpool and Arsenal are also in impressive form with 10 points from a possible 12 — each with the chance to...
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Struggles of a Challenging Season – Namibia Daily News
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....
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Telecom Namibia struggles with poor connectivity amidst fiber optic break
Staff Reporter TELECOM Namibia is grappling with poor connectivity due to a break in the fibre optic cables of the West African Cable System (WACS) and the South Atlantic 3 (SAT-3) undersea network. PICTURED: Telecom’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr Stanley Shanapinda. Photo: Telecom Namibia. The company recently confirmed this issue, explaining that the fibre...
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Power struggles at Karasburg Town Council – WINDHOEK OBSERVER
Martin Endjala The Karasburg Town Council continues to have back-and-forth push factors, as the Chief Executive Officer saga continues to take centre stage. Staff members are now divided about who’s instructions to follow. The current substantive CEO Nico Titus who returned from his suspension in connection with N$10 million allegedly diverted from the council’s bank...