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946 GIPF Beneficiaries Owing NamRA Excluded from Refunds

2 December 2024

  By: Justicia Shipena   The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) says approximately 946 beneficiaries with outstanding tax obligations to the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) will not receive refunds unless the revenue agency provides updated tax directives. This follows an announcement that GIPF will disburse over N$118 million in tax refunds to 24,173 qualifying beneficiaries […]

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BoN Enhances Tools to Monitor Non-Performing Loans

28 November 2024

By: Staff Writer   The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has introduced advanced supervisory measures to strengthen the stability and resilience of the banking sector. Guided by the Basel Core Principles, the updated Early Warning System (EWS) and Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) frameworks are designed to proactively identify and address risks before they escalate. One key […]

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Namibians to Elect Fifth President and 8th National Assembly… as head of state calls for peaceful election

28 November 2024

  By: Justicia Shipena and Kavee Vezemburuka   Today, Namibians are casting their votes in a pivotal election to choose the country’s fifth President and members of the eighth National Assembly. Over 1.4 million registered voters are expected to participate in what President Nangolo Mbumba has described as a “patriotic contribution to the consolidation of […]

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Minister Urges Small Businesses to Expand and Capitalise on the AfCFTA

28 November 2024

  By: David Shoombe   Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu, has called on local entrepreneurs to expand their businesses and seize opportunities within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking at the handover ceremony of the Equipment Aid Scheme (EAS) to business owners from the Khomas, Otjozondjupa, and Omaheke regions on Monday, […]

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No Money, No Election, No Voting

26 November 2024

  By: Annakleta Haikera   Around 300 polling officials in Kavango East staged a peaceful protest on Sunday, demanding an increase in their daily training allowance from the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN). The officials, drawn from constituencies including Rundu Rural, Rundu Urban, Mashare, and Ndonga Linena, threatened to boycott their duties if their demands […]

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Police Ready for Presidential Elections…no alcohol permitted on elections

26 November 2024

  By: Dwight Links   The Namibian Police Force says it is ready to maintain security in the country during the Presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for Wednesday this week. Nampol’s deputy inspector-general, Elias Mutota, said the police is ready to ensure that voting takes place under a “safe, secure and peaceful environment”. Part […]

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100 Chickens Provided to Families Living with Disabilities

26 November 2024

  By: Annakleta Haikera A family of five living with disabilities in Musese village, Kavango West, has benefited from a chicken-rearing project aimed at improving their quality of life. The initiative is part of a collaboration between the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the Japanese Embassy to support livelihoods, food security, and resilience in […]

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Leonardville Youth Back Russian Uranium Project Amid Controversy

22 November 2024

  By: Kavee Vezemburuka   A group of young people from Leonardville has voiced strong support for the controversial Headspring Investments Rosatom in-situ uranium project, arguing that it offers a solution to unemployment, economic stagnation, and a lack of educational opportunities in the Omaheke region. “We urge the government, business leaders, and local communities to […]

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Second Largest Solar Plant Built in Just Six Months

22 November 2024

  By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus   The Namibia HyIron-Oshivela project has invested in a 26-megawatt solar plant to power its plans of producing green iron and start the decarbonising of the steel industry. Built in just six months, the solar facility marks a critical milestone in the country’s decarbonization efforts. According to project manager Johannes Michels, […]

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NQA Flags Over 100 ‘Fraudulent’ Tertiary Institutions

22 November 2024

  By: Kavee Vezemburuka   The Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) has raised concerns over a growing number of fraudulent higher education institutions operating in the country. Romanus Shivoro, Chairperson of the NQA Governing Council, stressed the importance of public vigilance, stating: “these fraudulent entities not only mislead potential students but also compromise the integrity of […]

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