The National Security Guards Protection Union has called for the deregistration of security companies that refuse to implement the minimum wage come January next year.

The festive spirit was alive and well in the capital city as malls brimmed with shoppers as they prepared for Christmas.

 Families, friends, and individuals of all ages filled the shopping centres, soaking up the joy and excitement that comes with this special time of year.

Many small business owners plan to keep working during the holidays because they know how hard it is to stick to tight budgets in January.

Fixed-line subscriptions continue with a downward trend as more Namibians are now using mobile telecommunications services.

17 entrepreneurs from the Kavango West Region received equipment for their businesses through the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade's Equipment Aid Scheme. 

Since the scheme's introduction nearly 15 years ago, 2,780 beneficiaries nationwide have received assistance.