It should be borne in mind that becoming an officer in the defense force is no small feat; it must be both earned and deserved. President Nangolo Mbumba issued this call when he officiated at the Graduate Parade of the 11th Regular Commissioning Course at the Osona Military Base. 149 officers, drawn from all […]
Bank of Namibia Governor, Johannes ǃGawaxab, has urged banks to follow requirements and develop effective responses to cyberattacks or hacks. While outlining the central bank’s preparedness for such incidents, ǃGawaxab emphasised that these attacks are inevitable.
The repo rate has reduced by 25 basis points to seven percent. During the final monetary policy meeting of the year, Bank of Namibia Governor Johannes ǃGawaxab says the move is aimed at supporting domestic economic activity while maintaining the stability of the dollar, which remains pegged to the South African Rand. !Gawaxab noted that […]
It was business as usual in the streets of Windhoek following the final announcement of the Presidential and National Assembly election results last night. While some were aware that the results would be announced, others were caught by surprise when the final outcome was revealed. In Katutura, residents expressed mixed emotions. Some were pleased with […]
The National Democratic Party of Martin Lukato has secured a seat in the National Assembly. Lukato’s party has outperformed much larger parties that have failed to secure a single seat. nbc News engaged Dr. Kudumo on his thoughts about the NDP.
The seat allocation for the incoming National Assembly will bring changes to the dynamics in the August House. Public Policy Analyst Dr. Marius Kudumo says the debate, including the issues in the National Assembly, will be different, and the calibre of parliamentarians in terms of articulating will be something to look out for. 96 people […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has urged Namibians to provide President-elect, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah with the necessary support to enable her to assume successfully, the duties of Head of State next year. Dr. Mbumba delivered a statement to the nation following the conclusion of the Presidential and National Assembly elections. “Namibians in their majority wrote a new chapter […]
The Tsumeb Municipality is preparing to increase water tariffs in July 2025 to cover the operational costs of its newly constructed water treatment plant, valued at N$36 million. The municipality’s engineer, Manuel Pedro, told Nampa in an interview that consultations are underway with the Ministry of Rural and Urban Development in this regard. “Currently, water […]
