The Bank of Namibia (BoN) and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have cut the repo rate several times since both countries announced states of emergency, closed borders and locked down schools and businesses to curb the spread of the coronavirus, bringing domestic interest rates to historic low levels.
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2020-09-222024-05-07Lifestyle
unWrap – Ndapewaoshali breaking the glass ceiling
Nothing seems to stop the rise of Ndapewaoshali Shapwanale alias Blommie in her circles.
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2020-09-222024-06-18Crime and Courts
Woman to be tried for neighbour’s death
The prosecutor general has decided to arraign a woman, accused of killing her neighbour in a brawl over alcohol nearly two years ago in Otjomuise.
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2020-09-222024-05-07National
Toddler dies from boiling water burns
OMUTHIYA – A 16-month-old toddler burned to death at the weekend after a pot of scalding water fell on him.
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2020-09-222024-06-18Crime and Courts
Goreangab ‘terroriser’ to get new trial dates
A man, who was arrested last year on suspicion he robs and preys on lone women in the Windhoek’s Goreangab area, is set to get new trial dates in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court.
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2020-09-222024-05-07National
//Kharas top brass preach people-centred development
AUS - !Nami#Nus constituency councillor Jan Scholtz said feedback and review is a critical component of every organisation with a joint vision.
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2020-09-222024-06-18Crime and Courts
Namibia’s rape shame
Sexual assaults against women and children have become an epidemic of horror, with more disturbing reports highlighting the country’s horrific rape crisis.
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2020-09-222024-04-30Front Page News
Obey rules or risk another lockdown… as more inmates, pupils test positive
Justice minister Yvonne Dausab has expressed disappointment over the public’s non-compliance with Covid-19 rules following the lifting of the state of emergency, warning the nation could face another lockdown if citizens continue to defy health protocols.
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2020-09-222024-04-30Front Page News
Zambezi’s locust crisis worsens
The African migratory red locusts continue to destroy grazing areas and crops extensively in the Zambezi region and have now reportedly started to spread further to other areas.
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2020-09-222024-06-18Crime and Courts
Cash-in-transit robbers still at large
The police have questioned three people of interest following a cash-in-transit robbery at the Black Chain mall in Katutura on Sunday.