In a remarkable tale of ambition and courage, Namibian scholar and aspiring author Camilla Samuels has embarked on a transformative journey that has taken her from the familiar streets of her homeland to the vibrant landscapes of India.
Month: February 2024
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Chevron’s US$53b buyout threatened by rival giants
Chevron disclosed Monday that its proposed US$53 billion acquisition of fellow American firm Hess could be at risk if the control of a key oil asset is successfully challenged by rival petroleum giants.
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WTO braces for battles on fisheries and agriculture
The world’s trade ministers were set for tough negotiations yesterday at a WTO meeting in Abu Dhabi, with fisheries and agriculture taking centre stage.
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Namibia not ready for 4-day work week …employers cite already low productivity levels
Despite an allure for employees, Namibian employers have questioned the practicality of a four-day work week, stating that the concept is far-fetched due to a unique domestic environment, characterised by relatively low productivity and high unemployment.
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Dr Hage Geingob – From larger than life to immortality
In 2017, whilst heading the Nigerian High Commission in Jamaica, I was designated to be Nigeria’s first female High Commissioner to the Republic of Namibia.
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Tax relief crucial for lower earners – analysts
As finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi prepares to table the 2024/25 budget in the National Assembly today, analysts have called for tax exemption for lower-income groups and general tax relief.
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Mbumba thanks Namibians for orderly mourning period
President Nangolo Mbumba has extended gratitude to the Namibian people and the international community following the State memorial and burial service for Namibia’s third president Hage Geingob over the past weekend.
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Swakopmund outraged by radioactive facility
Swakopmund residents are outraged over plans for a radioactive material storage and handling facility in the coastal town’s general industrial area.
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Speaker meets Algeria, Cuba counterparts ahead of Geingob burial
The president of the People’s National Assembly of Algeria paid a courtesy call on Katjavivi last week, and was among several world leaders who attended the funeral of president Dr. Hage Geingob on Sunday.
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UPM, NEFC rally behind Angula in presidential race
The United People’s Movement (UPM) and National Empowerment Fighting for Corruption (NEFC) party yesterday announced the formation of an alliance in support of independent candidate Ally Angula in the lead-up to the Presidential and National Assembly elections in November this year.