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Picture gallery of IJG’s extravagant 30-year celebrations at Droombos
Today the Typesetter is a position at a newspaper that is mostly outdated since lead typesetting disappeared about fifty years ago. It is however a convenient term to indicate a person that is responsible for the technical refinement of publishing including web publishing. The Typesetter does not contribute to editorial content but makes sure that all elements are where they belong. - Ed.
Click to read the full story →It takes thirty years to turn a fledgling stockbroker into a force majeure in financial markets
Stockbrokers, IJG, threw an extravagant party at Droombos to celebrate 30 years in a business that has changed substantially from when it started in 1996 to today. Thursday 29 October, the who’s who of Namibia’s financial fraternity joined IJG for a nostalgic journey over three decades from the time when the local market was still […]
Click to read the full story →Disability accessibility standards move towards validation Staff Reporter NAMIBIA is moving towards national accessibility standards aimed at removing barriers for people with disabilities in buildings, transport, information and public services. Deputy Minister i
Disability accessibility standards move towards validation Staff Reporter NAMIBIA is moving towards national accessibility standards aimed at removing barriers for people with disabilities in buildings, transport, information and public services. Deputy Minis…
Click to read the full story →One Economy Foundation appoints Laura Tjombonde as Executive Director
The One Economy Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Laura Tjombonde as Executive Director, effective 1 January 2027. She succeeds Pauline Kahupi, who will conclude her tenure on 31 December. According to the Foundation, Tjombonde brings over 12 years of executive leadership experience across the country’s public sector, alongside extensive experience in operational […]
Click to read the full story →The legal, trade and compliance implications of the FMD outbreak
By Patrick KautaManaging Partner and Director of Dispute ResolutionCliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) Namibia. Since being confirmed on 23 September, the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak has escalated into a major regional livestock trade issue. The outbreak occurred within the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH)-recognised FMD-free zone in the Karasburg State Veterinary District of the Kharas […]
Click to read the full story →Local fuel prices surge amid global volatility
The Minister of Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, announced a significant increase in local fuel prices for November, driven by rising international market pressures. The minister said pump prices for petrol 95 will rise by N$2 per litre, while diesel 50ppm and Diesel 10ppm will increase by N$3 per litre. Fuel pump prices in Walvis […]
Click to read the full story →Home Affairs warns against fraud scams
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAIS) has cautioned the public against individuals impersonating officials through fraudulent telephone calls, falsely claiming to have connections that can expedite the processing or issuance of official documents in exchange for money. The MHAIS’s Executive Director, Nghidinua Daniel, stated in a statement that the individuals target […]
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