Viral videos of vulgar, intoxicated and violent airplane passengers have become common, but it is not just a social media trend: statistics confirm cases are on the rise.
Month: July 2023
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Land tax raises N$400m in revenue
Since its introduction, land tax has raised over N$400 million in revenue for the Land Acquisition and Development Fund (LADF), and is currently adding about N$10 million annually to the fund’s coffers.
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Vast reserves key to economic emancipation … part of key strategy to alleviate income inequality
The discovery of vast oil and gas reserves by international companies TotalEnergies and Shell has catalysed a new dawn for Namibia.
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How repo rate change impacts the economy
Central banks use repo rates to regulate money supply. The repo rate is the rate at which the central bank loans money to commercial banks.
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A beloved teacher has died: A Tribute to Mitiri Ujaha
Last Wednesday, I was part of a three-member panel that was interviewed by NBC Omurari radio station on the life of Mitiri Ujaha.
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Starving inmate intensifies bail bid
An inmate at the Omungwelume police station in Ohangwena launched a new bail application last week, claiming he is currently malnourished and starving.
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Security guard sustains serious injuries after attack at Okahandja
A 29-year-old security guard sustained serious injuries after he was allegedly attacked by two male robbers at around 01h25 on Sunday at Otjiwarongo’s Freedom Park in the Otjozondjupa region.
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Mbok trial deferred again
The trial of Cameroonian-born businessman Antoine ‘Tony’ Mbok and his co-accused Daniel David Nghiwilepo was put on ice again, but this time at the request of advocate Taedago Gaweseb.
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Man commits suicide by hanging
A 37-year-old man from Omatunda village in Endola constituency allegedly committed suicide over the weekend.
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N$50m needed to resuscitate Zambezi Waterfront
After spending N$189 million on its construction, a further N$51 million is needed to revive the Zambezi Waterfront Tourism Park, which has not been operational for nearly seven years.