Many close to retirement would already have set out a road map on how to spend their hard-earned savings. However, with the Coronavirus causing turmoil in investment markets globally, many may find life tough while on retirement. Sanlam CEO, Tega Shiimi ya Shiimi talks to NBC News on retirement planning and COVID-19.

Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua is concerned about the continued non-adherence of lockdown regulations by some residents. Uerikua said this during his visit to the Okahandja-Otjiwarongo roadblock, where a traffic jam was experienced, ahead of the nationwide lockdown.

President Hage Geingob has congratulated President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the people of Zimbabwe on their 40th independence anniversary. Zimbabwe became independent on 18 April 1980, in a victory that also paved way for Namibia to reach a turning point in achieving its own independence.

Landlords in Swakopmund have started evicting tenants who are unable to pay rent since the outbreak of COVID-19. Many victims are art and craft vendors who have lost their income due to a lack of tourist arrivals since January.

The Otjiwarongo Constituency Councillor, Marlene Mbakera has called on companies not to lay off their workers during the lockdown period. Mbakera made the call after some employees of Makarra Brigitte Factory were allegedly sent home and recruited others to perform their duties.

More than half of the 140 000 Namibians who applied for, and were approved, to benefit from the Emergency Income Grant, (EIG) have received their N$750. The payment process is, however, still ongoing and Namibians are encouraged to be patient.

The Minister of Finance, Ipumbu Shimi will during the course of next week announce measures that the Government intends to take regarding the Wage Bill Subsidy. These remarks were made by the ministry’s spokesperson, Tonateni Shidhudhdu.

NAMPOL in the //Kharas Region have identified five roadblocks to enforce lockdown regulations in the region. //Kharas Regional Commander of the Namibian Police, David Indongo made the announcement at a follow-up meeting with stakeholders on the impact and readiness of the region to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Police at Rundu in the Kavango East Region have warned against violating the state of emergency regulations, as thousands of residents scrambled to access their Emergency Income Grant. Regional Commander, Johanna Ngondo says she will increase the law enforcement presence on the streets of the town and villages to ensure compliance.

Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab said the criminalisation of fake news is not suppression of free speech in disguise but to protect people from harm, especially during the pandemic. “No rights are absolute,” said Dausab during a panel discussion at the COVID-19 Communication Centre today. Dausab said penalties involved in spreading fake news is determined by […]