Poultry farmers blindsided by import decision
By Etuhole Amutenja
Local poultry farmers say they were caught off guard by government’s decision to allow American poultry products into the Namibian market, a move they believe threatens the survival of an already fragile industry.
Fimanekeni Shivute, owner of JNJ Perfect Poultry Farming, said farmers were neither consulted nor informed prior to the policy shift that came into effect on 1 July, granting U.S. producers access to Namibia’s poultry market, valued at approximately USD 15 million (over N$268 million).
Helao Nafidi residents demand electrification
By Marx Itamalo
City dilly-dally’s on Ombili flood victims
By Stefanus Nashama
GIZ, WBCG N$1.3b lawsuit lingers
By Patience Makwele
New Technologies, a Windhoek-based tech firm, has filed a landmark N$1.3 billion lawsuit against the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and the Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG), accusing them of misappropriating a confidential innovation developed at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.
German father in cross-border fraud scandal
By Patience Makwele
Cup flows on Namcor saga
• Tyitende accuses ACC of political bias
• Kaapama cites delays and budget constraints
• Public questions ACC’s independence
Members dash Ongos’ interest in Suburbs
By Michael Uugwanga
Western Suburbs Rugby Football Club supporters have expressed unhappiness with recent revelations that the club’s president Vaughan Peterson, plans on entering a sponsorship agreement with Ongos Valley Development.
Snooker Jamal beams potential
By Michael Uugwanga
Grade 12 pupil Andrew Jamal is setting himself aside as the next big snooker to come out of the country, following his good display at the WPA Heyball U-19 World Championship in Australia, last month.
Although Jamal did not reach the final, his performance did not go unnoticed as he was up against snooker players from countries that snooker is a big sport.
This week, Confidente caught up with Jamal as he shared his first international experience in the sport of snooker and the WPA Heyball U-19 World Championship.