Black Business Leadership Network of Namibia (BBLNN) president Irene Simeon-Kurtz last Friday affirmed the decision to challenge the repossession of properties by commercial banks. She believes commercial banks are on an onslaught against the plight of black businesses in the country.
Year: 2022
Opinion – GIPF to take services to Kunene region
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Katima development critical for intra-African trade…Zambezi logistics hub a competitive advantage for transporters
The development of the Zambezi region, particularly Katima Mulilo as a major international border and logistics hub for the SADC region is critical to the promotion of deeper regional and infrastructure integration, trade and transport logistics efficiencies.
Opinion – Year of Reimaging: A Public Relations Perspective
President Hage Geingob, in his New Year’s message, declared 2022 as Namibia’s ‘Year of Reimaging’, encouraging the nation to form “a new and different mental picture” by thinking differently and “moving forward with renewed enthusiasm and vision”.
Opinion – Utilisation of the 2022 census for urban planning
Namibia is experiencing a rapid urbanisation rate, with a large influx of migrants flocking to urban areas for better living conditions and opportunities.
Wales continues to support Namibia’s Covid fight
The latest shipment of clinical consumables and medical equipment donated by the Welsh government to Namibia arrived in the country recently.
NUST Ohangwena campus in limbo
The establishment of the Namibia University of Science and Technology satellite campus in the Ohangwena region remains uncertain, despite the institution already registering a high number of students for this academic year.
Ombudsman to get more teeth soon
Namibia’s Ombudsman, Basilius Dyakugha has taken a dig at Cabinet ministers who use their positions and sensitive information to enrich themselves and their cronies.
Sioka demands justice for Okongo ‘abuse victim’
The suffering and eventual death of a 13-year-old girl from the Ohangwena region came to the attention of the gender equality minister who expressed anger at the ordeal and the handling of the case.
Farmers demonstrate against asparagus, weather station
On Friday, farm owners and some residents of Etunda and surrounding areas in the Omusati region held a demonstration to call for the closure of the Otjimbele asparagus operation at the Etunda green scheme.









