Kenya has been selected to host the Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge for the years 2025 to 2027. The Pan-African event is dedicated to promoting and uplifting innovative entrepreneurs within the tourism sector across the African continent. The development follows the successful hosting of the 2024 AYTIS held in Windhoek, which attracted […]
The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, says the recently effected Tax Amendment Act holds more benefits than a reduction in individuals tax bill. Other tax incentives to companies and close corporations, for instance, are meant to encourage employers to take on more interns and expose them to the world of work. In […]
Mortgages make up the largest portion of loans in the banking sector, according to a study presented at the collaborative seminar hosted by the Bank of Namibia and the University of Namibia. The event brought together experts from the banking and academic sectors to discuss strategies aimed at strengthening the banking industry’s ability to withstand […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has condemned violence and intimidation among political parties as the country approaches elections. The commission is therefore urging all political parties to engage with each other constructively and to respect difference while seeking common ground for the collective good of all. ECN has sent out a caution after an […]
Learners of Kehemu Project School in the Kavango East Region celebrated Arbor Day by planting 55 fruit trees. The observation of Arbor Day varies in different countries due to variations in climate and suitable planting seasons. In Namibia, it is always celebrated in the second week of October. The celebration of Arbor Day at Kehemu […]
City of Windhoek’s mayor, Queen Kamati, urged residents to refrain from stealing trees that are being planted in various parts of the city. Kamati made this call as the City of Windhoek joined the world in commemorating Arbor Day, with 128 trees being planted to foster a green city. Arbour Day is a day dedicated to […]
The ||Kharas Water and Drought Action Group has appealed to Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Carl Schlettwein to intervene and address the water crisis affecting communal farmers. The group of communal farmers held a protest to bring their water crisis plight worsened by prolonged drought conditions under the attention of the minister. They […]
Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Minister Pohamba Shifeta launched the 2024 tree planting season at the Onawa location in Oshakati. The season was launched during the celebration of National Arbour Day. The day was preceded by the free distribution of 780 trees at Oshakati and Ongwediva with a call on citizens to plant trees. Shifeta says […]
The longstanding dispute over ancestral land rights involving the |Khomanin community has resurfaced. The community has lodged fresh complaints against Gaos Juliane Gawa!nas and a German farmer, John Cuff, who allegedly owns the contested Baumgartsbrunn-||Ganaxas farm. The |Khomanin people are accusing Cuff of infringing upon their rights regarding access, use, and control of the land. […]
The Zambezi Vocational Training Centre (ZVTC) has produced 225 artisans at its sixth graduation ceremony at Katima Mulilo. The graduation hall experienced moments of excitement, enthusiasm, and a general sense of accomplishment. It signified the closing of one chapter and the start of another for the 225 graduates in fields ranging from agriculture, farm machinery […]
