Staff Reporter THE country has reported a significant increase in malaria cases, with at least 12 deaths recorded since the beginning of this year, and 133 hospitalizations. The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, has urged the nation to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves and their families from malaria. He...
950 new vehicles were sold in January, marking a 13% month-on-month and 17.7% year-on-year increase from December 2023 and January 2023, respectively according to latest data shared by Simonis Storm. “Given this consistent upward trend, there is an optimistic outlook for vehicle sales in 2024, with expectations of further improvements,” said Simonis Storm. Toyota emerged...
Martin Endjala The beginning of 2024 has witnessed a significant uptick in vehicle sales, achieving the highest January figures since 2016. A total of 1,369 vehicles were sold, with 950 of these being new units. This marks a notable increase of 13.0 percent from December’s 841 units and a 17.7 percent increase from January of...
In a recent analysis report released by Simonis Storm Securities (SSS), the beginning of 2024 has marked a promising start for local vehicle sales, reaching the highest figures for January since 2016. According to the report, a total of 1,369 units were sold, with 950 new vehicles sold in January alone, reflecting a notable 13.0%...
The Supreme Court experienced a surge in the number of appeals it had to deal with during 2023, chief justice Peter Shivute says. The number of appeals filed at the Supreme Court increased by nearly 60% last year, compared to 2022, Shivute said at the official opening of the new legal year in Windhoek on...
The Walvis Bay port has swiftly become a focal point for shipping activities, experiencing a notable surge in shipments, according to the latest data from the Namibian Ports Authority (NamPort). Amid rising maritime security concerns in the Red Sea, shipping giant A.P. Moller-Maersk has strategically identified Walvis Bay as a safe refuelling hub. Recent weeks...
The hospitality sector celebrated a resilient performance in 2023 according to insights provided by the country’s Hospitality Association (HAN), Chief Executive, Gitta Paetzold, Friday, revealing notable trends and shifts in the international travel landscape. According to Paetzold, in the HAN tourism occupancy reports for December, 4th quarter, as well as the Annual report for 2023,...
Niël Terblanché In response to the escalating security threats in the Red Sea, commercial ships are rerouting their journeys through African ports, creating a surge in demand for bunker fuel and reshaping global refuelling patterns. The Middle East has been on edge due to a series of attacks on cargo ships and subsequent American retaliation,...
Namibia’s vehicle sales increased by 17% in 2023 to 12,775 units compared to 10,919 units sold in 2022, according to latest data. This marks the highest total of new vehicles sold in the country since 2017. During the year, December 2023 witnessed a downturn, with a year-on-year decline of 11.7% and a month-on-month drop of...
