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Day: July 2, 2024

Robber shot and killed, one apprehended

WINDHOEK: A suspected robber was fatally shot on Tuesday morning along Independence Avenue next to Engen service station in Windhoek’s central business district.

One suspect was apprehended, while another escaped during an attempted robbery.

Commiss…

Aquaculture a business just like any other: Makgone

WINDHOEK: Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Sylvia Makgone announced that Government has established eight operational fish farms and aquaculture centres countrywide.

She made this announcement during an update on the nation’s progre…

Capricorn school leavers programme unveils candidates

WINDHOEK: The Capricorn Academy for School Leavers, a ‘Young Talent Programme’ of Bank Windhoek, was officially launched in Windhoek on Tuesday, where 10 successful candidates for the programme were unveiled.

Capricorn Foundation Executive Officer, M…

BoN kicks off IPPs implementation

WINDHOEK: The Bank of Namibia (BoN) recently launched a tentative 16-month journey to mark the implementation of the Instant Payment Programme (IPP) aimed to increase financial inclusion and accessibility across the country.

In a media release on Mon…

Pontederia crassipes: Pretty for some, a nightmare for others

Pontederia crassipes, commonly known as water hyacinth, might be admired for its striking purple flowers, but it is also one of the most aggressive and problematic invasive plants globally. Originating from the Amazon basin, the species was first reco…

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