Year: 2019

WINDHOEK – With only 54 permanent staff members, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) says it is critically understaffed ahead of national elections later this year.

ONDANGWA - The once popular Ondangwa Industrial Park is on the verge of becoming a white elephant after its tenants vacated their stalls because of perceived exorbitant rentals.

WINDHOEK- The Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) has warned prospective students to be careful, saying this time of the year, bogus institutions are hard at work to scam the public their hard-earned cash for worthless qualifications.

WINDHOEK - The Media Alliance of Zimbabwe (MAZ) has condemned Harare for the internet blockade in that country which has affected critical sectors such as health, education and businesses that rely on the internet to transact and operate. 

WINDHOEK - The Director of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), Paulus Noa was at pains yesterday to explain the procedures used when they apply for search warrants and summonses to obtain access to records and bank accounts of fraud suspects.

WINDHOEK – When bitter rivals Eleven Arrows and Blue Waters clash, the whole of Kuisebmond comes to a virtual standstill. 

WINDHOEK - The Namibia Football Association NFA) Girls Centre last week got a shot in the arm with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) presenting the establishment with lodging equipment valued at over N$70 000.

WINDHOEK - As the Namibian economy continues to navigate economic challenges; the knock-on effect on consumers is one of the main issues keeping new SMEs awake at night. 

WINDHOEK - Southern Business School (SBS) Namibia is making enrolling and registration for tertiary education in Namibia easier. The institution says it realises there may be logistical constraints to students registering in person, especially if registration only takes place in Windhoek. 

The other day I was scrolling through social media and noticed that the next two years are election season for most countries, including Namibia. For some nations this usually spells a period of unrest and protests, while for civilians it’s another season of empty promises exchanged for votes.