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Chinese businesswoman Stina Wu denies smuggling seal genitals

Chinese businesswoman Stina Wu has denied reports of her involvement in allegedly smuggling seal genitals. This comes after The Namibian, through its The Issue publication, reported on 4 March that she was under investigation for allegedly attempting to illegally smuggle…

BEN BLANCHARD and CYNTHIA JOHNSTON

National Arts Council rebrands to boost Namibia’s creative sector

The National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN), under the Ministry of Education, Arts andCulture, unveiled its new brand in Windhoek on Thursday. This was confirmed in a press statement which highlighted that the rebranding, which includes a new logo and…

BEN BLANCHARD and CYNTHIA JOHNSTON

Man City boss Guardiola feeling pressure as top four race heats up

Pep Guardiola admitted Friday he is feeling the pressure as he tries to salvage Manchester City’s poor season by finishing in the top four of the Premier League. City, who have won six of the past seven Premier League titles,…

BEN BLANCHARD and CYNTHIA JOHNSTON

Khomas region pays more for cooking oil

Residents of the Khomas region (zone 2) paid the highest price of N$34.32 for a 750ml bottle of pure sunflower cooking oil during the month of February, as the zone recorded the highest year-on-year (y/y) inflation rate of 3.7%. This…

BEN BLANCHARD and CYNTHIA JOHNSTON

EU top-range equipment a boost for Namibia’s economy

Investing in Namibia’s trade infrastructure and quality standards paves the way for increased export-led growth, industrialisation and job creation. This was said by the minister of industrialisation and trade, Lucia Iipumbu, at the handing over of new laboratory equipment to…

BEN BLANCHARD and CYNTHIA JOHNSTON

Donald Trump and Africa

During 2015, I Penned an opinion letter titled ‘Big Brother America’. My reason for that particular letter was to express my discontent with and resentment of United States (US) president Donald Trump for calling Africa a “sh*thole country”. The man…

BEN BLANCHARD and CYNTHIA JOHNSTON

Leadership is a Tough Calling

Many are Called, but few are chosen to lead. However, leadership is a tough calling. Those who are called should respond with total commitment and lifelong dedication to serve. Leadership is never easy, and most of the time involves pain,…

BEN BLANCHARD and CYNTHIA JOHNSTON

One-stop centre for Namibian businesses

The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade has created a one-stop centre for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to easily access information on trade-related matters. This trade information portal will allow businesses to access information ranging from regulations, laws and opportunities…

BEN BLANCHARD and CYNTHIA JOHNSTON

How royal divorce papers have shaken the Zulu kingdom

The love life of South Africa’s Zulu king has the country breathless – and has scandalised his socially conservative subjects as he messes with tradition by seeking a divorce. Polygamy is part of Zulu culture, but King Misuzulu kaZwelithini (50)…

BEN BLANCHARD and CYNTHIA JOHNSTON

The New Visa Regime: AChihuahua Barks at Rottweilers

When Discussing the new visa regime, one has to ask: Who will benefit and who will suffer? The narrative about visa policies is highly charged with emotions around dignity and discrimination. The visa regulations of the named 33 countries are,…

BEN BLANCHARD and CYNTHIA JOHNSTON

Namdia says it has been cooperative in diamond heist investigations

Namibia Desert Diamonds (Namdia)) says it has been cooperative with law enforcement in the diamond robbery case and launched its own internal review. This comes after the family of Namdia’s security chief Francis Eiseb, who died in an armed robbery…

BEN BLANCHARD and CYNTHIA JOHNSTON