The Suko White All-Star Tournament, an eagerly-anticipated annual event, is set to take place in Crawley, West Sussex, in the United Kingdom from 10 to 11 August this year. The event promises to bring together a plethora of talented soccer players to compete for cash prizes, while also featuring a musical concert headlined by Namibia’s...
It is important for local artists to be exposed to international space – not only to promote local music, but to showcase their amazing talents, said Joel Nambuli, the group coordinator of African Vocals. African Vocals, a group started by five friends in Swakopmund, now comprises 19 singers from different ethnic groups. The group recently...
In a world that prizes connectivity and constant interaction, solitude has become a fearful subject. The frantic pace of modern life, punctuated by ceaseless notifications and the relentless hum of social media, makes this idea alien and undesirable. Yet, solitude is not only necessary, but a profound gift that nurtures strength, spirituality and a deeper...
Born and raised in Namibia, Scholtz is making waves in the fashion industry with his unique designs and meticulous craftsmanship.Since beginning his journey in 2015 while studying at the College of the Arts in Windhoek, he has gained recognition for his ability to blend classic and contemporary patterns into distinct fashion pieces. His passion for...
PARIS – The world’s richest one percent increased their fortunes by a total of US$42 trillion over the past decade, Oxfam said yesterday, ahead of a G20 summit in Brazil, where taxing the super-rich tops the agenda. Despite this windfall, taxes on the rich had plummeted to “historic lows”, the NGO added, warning of “obscene...
LONDON – British fintech company Revolut yesterday said it had obtained a long-awaited UK banking licence – but must wait to lend money and take deposits as it remains in a restrictive phase. The licence granted by regulators linked to the Bank of England will allow Revolut to eventually compete better with established UK lenders,...
With the rising cost of living, many Namibians are burdened by financial pressure, which is aggravated by inflation. Facing increasing financial pressure, many policyholders are tempted as a first reaction to cancel or stop paying their insurance and retirement premiums to ease the financial burden. Wendy Naruses, Marketing and Communications Manager at Sanlam, emphasises the...
PARIS – French oil heavyweight TotalEnergies yesterday reported slumping profits in the second quarter, blaming lower margins in refining and falling sales and prices for natural gas. Net profit shed seven percent year-on-year in April-June, to US$3.8 billion, the company said in a statement. Analysts had forecast around US$4.9 billion in surveys by Bloomberg and...
The Husab mine has stepped up to assist the government with the establishment of a much-needed second desalination plant to be constructed at the coast. NamWater CEO Abraham Nehemia on Wednesday stated that the uranium mine stepped in at a crucial time, and saved the government from mobilising some N$3 billion needed for the project....
Corruption is the menace of public power for private gain (Susan Rose-Ackerman 1998). Agency-principal relationships in the public sector give rise to corrupt opportunities. This definition, however, simply assumes that a distinction exists between one’s public and private roles. In many societies, no such clear distinction exists. In the private sector, gift-giving has become a...