The Zimbabwe government plans to investigate the alleged exploitation of tobacco farmers by auction floors who are accused of paying unreasonably low prices for the crop, a senior official said on Monday. Deputy Lands, Agriculture and Rural Resettlement Minister David Marapira told delegates at the 2018 Tobacco Farmers Business Conference in the capital that measures…
On the 19th of February, in celebration of the World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW), an interfaith dialogue called the World Alliance of Religions Peace (WARP) Office Meeting was hosted by an international peace NGO, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), at the Masjiedul Jumu-ah in Westridge, Mitchell’s Plain, Cape Town. 30 religious leaders…
BLAST NOTIFICATION ON THE ROAD UPGRADE TO DUAL CARRIAGEWAY BETWEEN WINDHOEK AND OKAHANDJA; SECTION 4A (DOBRA RIVER TO OMAKUNDE INTERCHANGE) The Roads Authority wishes to notify all members of the public and, in particularly, road users of the blasting operations scheduled to take place on TR1/6 (WindhoekOkahandja road), between kilometer 2 and kilometer 2.5 on…
1. The National Assembly has observed in the recent past with concern on the inaccuracy reporting by some of the media houses with regard to the Declaration of Members` business and financial interests. 2. The main purpose of the Declaration of Members’ business and financial interests is two-fold: a) To ensure that Namibia’s elected leaders…
Finding financing to start their business is the leading issue most entrepreneurs find themselves in, causing a stalemate that prevents them from seeing their dreams come to fruition. However, this should not serve as a deterrent because Small/Medium Enterprises (SME’s) play a vital role to the socio-economic development of any community. “SME’s are one of…
The Cancer Association of Namibia (WO30) is busy developing a new line of short and informative education video clips. I invite media houses to make use of this information and media to share through the respective sources. The clips are produced in such a way that you can either play it audio-visually, or per audio…
It is a great concern to Telecom Namibia that some customers fail to meet their telecom account payment deadline, thus running the risk of having their lines suspended. On Sunday, 11 March 2018, Telecom Namibia will automatically suspend all unpaid accounts. Due date for account payment is 30 days after the invoice printing date. Telecom…
Being a good business person requires one to persevere and be committed to your vision, even when things seem to be bleak and no-one else believes in your dreams. These were the sentiments shared by Sandra Mwiihangele, founder of Kiyomisandz Beauty Products and the only Namibian on Forbes Africa 30 under 30 list as of…
Diamond industry urges govt to scrap indigenisation law Harare, March 6, 2018 (New Ziana) – The Zimbabwe government has been urged to scrap the indigenisation requirement for investments made in the diamond mining industry as its continued application could make it difficult for players in the sector to attract capital. The Zimbabwe government recently adjusted…
Harare, March 06, 2018 (New Ziana) – MBCA Bank said on Tuesday it recorded a 40 percent jump in after tax profit to $7.9 million for the full year ended December 2017 on the back of a rise in non-interest income. The non-profit income, at $13.5 million from $10.9 million was driven by a…