The Otjozondjupa Region emerged as a hotspot for road accidents during the Easter long weekend, according to data released by the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund last week on Friday. With the highest number of injuries and fatalities, the region has sounded alarm bells for road safety authorities. Out of the total injuries reported during...
November 10, 2024
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Windhoek’s population surge strains infrastructure, urgent government intervention needed
The escalating population growth is putting pressure on the City of Windhoek (CoW) municipal infrastructure, intensifying demand for service delivery, and underscoring the need for government intervention. Among the ongoing initiatives, CoW Mayor Queen Kamati unveiled the “Informal Settlement Upgrading Pilot Project,” which involves constructing 113 houses in Goreangab ext. 4. Launched in partnership with...
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Surge in rhino poaching incidents continues – 28 rhinos poached to date
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has reported a distressing surge in rhino poaching incidents, with 28 rhinos poached in the country so far this year. Of particular concern is the discovery of 19 poached rhinos within the iconic Etosha National Park, 10 found during dehorning operations throughout March. Ministerial spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda said...
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NAMDIA eyes Far East markets, amid projected revenue surge
Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) says it is strategically expanding its horizons to the Far East markets, with a keen focus on Vietnam and Hong Kong. The move comes as NAMDIA anticipates a notable surge in its revenue projections. NAMDIA Chief Executive Officer Alisa Amupolo revealed the company’s strategic move, citing the growing potential of the...
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Namibian households surge to 756,000, occupancy drops to 3.8 persons
Namibian households tripled to 756,339 in 2023 compared to 254,389 recorded during the 1991 Population and Housing Census, latest data shows. According to the latest preliminary census results released by Namibia Statistics Agency’s (NSA) Statistician General, Alex Shimuafeni on Wednesday, between 2011 and 2023, households increased by 291,500 (62.7%) from 464,839. The data indicate that...
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Capricorn Group sees profits surge by 18.5% to N$828 million – Business Express
Capricorn Group achieved solid results with profit after tax for the six months ended 31 December 2023, increasing by 18.5% to N$827.6 million, compared to a profit after tax of N$698.2m that was reported in the comparative period in the prior year. This represents an increase of 19.4% in earnings per share to 152.4 cents. ...
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NWR observes surge in bookings of out-of-town conference venues by companies – Windhoek Observer
Martin Endjala The Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has witnessed a remarkable surge in companies and organisations opting for out-of-town conference venues in a bid to prioritise productivity and focus during business gatherings. NWR Corporate Communications Manager Nelson Ashipala, who is also responsible for overseeing meetings, conferences and event bookings, shared insights into this growing trend....
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Nothing to fear from COVID-19 surge – Nangombe – Windhoek Observer
Niël Terblanché In the wake of a concerning surge in COVID-19 cases cantered in Rehoboth, Hardap Region, health officials are calling for calm and adherence to preventative measures. Ben Nangombe, the Executive Director of Health and Social Services, reiterated that the recent cases detected in Rehoboth last week are localized and under control, with affected...
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Injury-hit Liverpool roar back against Luton to surge four points clear
An injury-ravaged Liverpool fought back from a goal down to beat Luton 4-1 and open up a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League on Wednesday. Chiedozie Ogbene had given the Hatters a shock first-half lead against a Liverpool side missing Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota among others. Dutch international duo...