The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) has resolved 268 complaints of the 691. This is contained in the 2023/2024 annual report. With different markets emerging every day and microlenders on the rise, NAMFISA was able to resolve over 620 cases. This represents a decrease in the resolution rate, compared with 95% in 2022. The […]
Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) announced its condensed consolidated interim financial results for the period ended 30 June 2024, with a net revenue increase of over N$4 billion. NBL’s diversified portfolio has yielded positive results, with volume growth in all beverage categories. This comes as the company continues to manage cash efficiently given high capital expenditure, […]
The Windhoek Agricultural and Industrial Show (WAIS) can be traced back to 1899 when the first show was held on the 2nd and 3rd of June. The origins of the event pride themselves on the agricultural sector, being the earliest backbone and supporting structure of the local economy. The first Windhoek Agricultural Show in the […]
Livestock farmers in the Erongo Region and surrounding areas are implementing strategies to improve their resilience to climate change. The livestock farmers attended an agricultural show at the Omaruru-Karibib-Usakos Local Authorities (OKULAC) joint trade festival at Karibib. One of the prominent farmers, Gerhard Kamayova, said in February he had no choice but to move his […]
Swapo Party presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says she is ready to lead Namibia and continue the work where her predecessors left off. Nandi-Ndaitwah remarked this during a Swapo Party rally held at Outapi in the Omusati Region. People of all ages flocked to the Olufuko Centre in Outapi to hear what the Swapo presidential candidate […]
The 7th annual Rundu Annual Trade Fair (RATF) is set to take place from the 25th of October to the 2nd of November. Working to the realisation of the nine-day trade programme, at least more than N$900,000 was raised during the gala dinner. The dinner also served as a platform for engagement, fostering collaboration and […]
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting national health initiatives, with a focus on blood donation. nbc Public Relations Manager, Beaulah Boois-Beukes, emphasised the organisation’s role as a national broadcaster in setting an example for social responsibility and community service. Speaking at nbc headquarters in Windhoek’s Northern Industrial Area, where the […]
Stakeholders are making final touches to the National Export Promotion Strategy. One of the issues addressed at the workshop was product dumping, making imported products cheaper than local products, which has a negative impact on the economy. Among other objectives, the Export Promotion Strategies include increasing the quantity and value of exported goods and services, […]
||Kharas Governor, Aletha Fredrick, has urged learners, educators, and parents to actively create reading opportunities for children. She made the call at a celebration ceremony for Readathon Week, held at Keetmanshoop. Learners from Keetmanshoop-based schools gathered at the Keetmanshoop Senior Secondary School to celebrate Readathon Week, taking part in games, reciting poems, and reading publicly. […]
Windhoek Spin City came alive this weekend as the Summer Spin Bash, hosted by Team Kyle, brought the thrill of burning rubber back to the pitch. The Summer Spin Bash hosted by Team Kyle marked the return of spinning action as drivers hit the track again after the winter break. Held at Windhoek Spin City, […]
