China’s economy expanded far more than expected in the first quarter of 2024, data showed yesterday, but disappointing retail and industrial figures suggested leaders face severe headwinds to hit their annual growth target.
Month: April 2024
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Bank Windhoek appoints Shikage as communication specialist
Wetumwene Shikage has been appointed as Bank Windhoek’s strategic communication specialist in the marketing and corporate communication services' department.
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Opinion – How aspiring entrepreneurs can explore COSTAR
In the vast landscape of commerce, where dreams meet reality, there exists an electrifying spark that ignites the journey from aspiration to achievement.
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Namport positions itself for new developments … as company finances continue to grow
Namibian Ports Authority CEO Andrew Kanime indicated that the organisation would now focus on strategic planning and market response to properly position the company as a major catalyst for Namibia’s development.
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Opinion – Poverty, inequality steal Namibians’ dignity
Poverty and inequalities indeed have a profound impact on the dignity of Namibians, as highlighted by the World Food Programme’s report on undernourishment and the tragic deaths of children in the cattle country region.
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Opinion – Fare thee well, unflinching heroine of note!
Formidable, courageous, persistent and relentless-these are attributes that immediately come to my mind when I reflect on the life of the distinguished freedom fighter and unwavering heroine of the Namibian liberation struggle, Ida Jimmy Ha-Eiros, affectionately known as Ouma Ida.
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Cruiseliner challenges persist…as passport processing delays tourists
Namibia needs to up its game and streamline the immigration process of passengers to ensure an efficient process that will allow tour operators and entrepreneurs to capitalise on tourists arriving on cruise liners.
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City’s Swakopmund jaunt for fresh focus
The City of Windhoek has defended its decision to hold its strategic review and budget planning session out of town.
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Unions, minister clash over NTA board
Workers unions and employers federations have called for the dissolution of the Namibia Training Authority’s board, saying it was constituted in a flawed and illegal manner.
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Gender equality ministry spends N$3.4b on grants
The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare has spent a total of N$3.4 billion on old age, disability, orphans and vulnerable children grants during the 2023/2024 financial year.