BoN grants provisional authorisation to Access Bank Namibia

The Bank of Namibia has granted provisional authorization to Access Bank Namibia to prepare for conducting banking operations in the country.  This decision, effective from October 4, 2024, allows Access Bank Namibia six months to meet all regulatory conditions required for full authorisation under the Banking Institutions Act of 2023. During this provisional period, Access […]

#NAMIBIAVOTES2024 | Alliance of Christian Churches engages political leaders

The Executive Chairperson of the Alliance of Christian Churches, Dolly Nengushe, stressed the importance of continuous dialogue between political leaders and the electorate. During a two-day event organised by the alliance in Windhoek, four of the invited political parties engaged in discussions and presented their manifestos. Political entities that responded to the invitation were the […]

Indonesia celebrates 79th anniversary of independence

Indonesia celebrated its 79th anniversary of independence. At the celebration, the country reaffirmed its bond with Namibia and their people. The Indonesian Ambassador to Namibia, Wisnu Edi Pratignyo, highlighted that the relationship between his country and Namibia has strengthened in recent years through various political, economic, and socio-cultural engagements. Pratignyo also commended the Government of […]

#NAMIBIAVOTES2024 | ECN stresses need to empower all voters to exercise their right

The management of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has underscored the critical role of fostering an environment where every registered voter feels empowered to exercise their right to vote. They emphasised that accurate and responsible reporting on the upcoming elections is essential to preserving the vitality of electoral democracy. The Commission remains committed to […]

Maritime sector key in growing economy

Erongo Governor Neville Andre said the government’s goal is to inspire young Namibians to seriously consider pursuing careers in the maritime sector, which is crucial for economic growth and development. Andre added that this is especially important given the emerging industries of oil and gas and green hydrogen, which necessitate building the maritime capacity for […]

Apgar Maternity Hospital opens in Windhoek

The Apgar Maternity Hospital, which was inaugurated in Windhoek, will serve as a beacon of hope to communities and improve maternal and children’s health. Apgar Maternity Hospital symbolises a commitment to care for and save the lives of newborns. The hospital also aims to reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 […]

Government has no intention to generate revenue from the electricity industry-  Kahimise

The Chief Executive Officer of the Electricity Control Board says the government has no intentions to generate revenue from the electricity industry.  Robert Kahimise said this at the Regional Energy Regulator Association (RERA) of Southern Africa in Windhoek.  Kahimise was responding to media questions on why electricity rates are high and whether the government wants […]