Businesses with a turnover below N$1 million may no longer be required to register for VAT or file returns if amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act are approved. Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi explained that the move is to modernise and streamline the tax system to benefit SMEs and enhance the overall efficiency of tax administration. […]
The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, has introduced significant amendments to the Income Tax Act of 1981 to stimulate household incomes, foster a thriving business environment, and enhance Namibia’s attractiveness to investors. The new measures of the Income Tax Amendment Act of 2024 are meant to create a more competitive tax environment […]
Namibia Primary School in Central Katutura inaugurated its new dining hall, equipped with a fully furnished kitchen, thanks to N$5 million in funding from the |Khomas Regional Council. Speaking at the inauguration, Governor McLeod-Katjirua emphasised the importance of such facilities in enhancing the overall learning environment. “We do not do it because we have enough […]
The Zambezi Region’s Education Directorate discussed the national examination performance of the learners over the previous years. The Zambezi Region has 120 schools, of which 111 are government, while nine are privately owned. It was ranked number 10 in the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) and number 8 in the Advanced Subsidiary Levels (AS) […]
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, says the appointments of the Information Commissioners require parliamentary approval. She was responding to suggestions from Members of Parliament that she could independently deal with the process leading to the appointments. Theofelus recently presented the regulations for the Access to Information Act in the National Assembly. […]
Namibia’s football fraternity is in mourning following the untimely passing of legendary player and coach, Fillemon “Kaskas” Angula, on the 5th of August. Angula, a revered figure in Namibian soccer, leaves behind an indelible mark on the nation’s football landscape. Born on August 20, 1974, in Swakopmund, Angula’s journey to becoming a football icon was […]
Tributes have poured in for legendary Namibian striker Fillemon “Kaskas” Angula, who passed away on August 5th, 2024. The former Brave Warriors, Oshakati City, Blue Waters, and Civics goal machine was celebrated for his exceptional talent and character. Prominent figures in Namibian football have expressed their condolences to the Angula family and shared their memories […]
Edgard Maharero, a hearing-impaired fitness trainer, is proving that disabilities are no barrier to success. The NBC employee is motivating teams to excel.Edgard Maharero, a hearing-impaired employee at NBC, is helping the Netball and Volleyball teams prepare for the upcoming Battle of All tournament. Maharero has been training the teams for over a month, using […]
The third edition of the Kaj’aan Annual tournament concluded in Tsumkwe, Otjozondjupa region. The two-day knockout competition featured 12 Football teams and three Netball teams. The tournament organizer said that bringing sports to the community has been a challenge, especially in Tsumkwe where there is a limited sporting landscape. This is the first tournament in […]
After hosting the launch of Swakopmund born Brave Warriors midfielder Deon Hotto foundation almost two months ago, the Chairperson of the foundation Carl Pesat provided an update on how things are currently going, in regards to that matter. Almost N$2 million was pledged towards the foundation, which will enable it to carry out its objectives, […]
