The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) recovered over N$2.7 million for consumers in the non-banking financial sector during the third quarter of 2024, resolving complaints swiftly and effectively. In a media statement issued on Thursday, NAMFISA’s Chief Executive Officer, Kenneth Matomola, stated that the Authority handled 80 complaints between 01 July and 30 September […]
The Swapo Party has called for unity in diversity while reiterating that the party’s victory in the concluded elections is a testament to the trust Namibians place in its governance and leadership. In a media statement issued by the party’s Secretary for Information and Mobilisation, Hilma Nikanor, she expressed gratitude to Namibians for their support […]
The Swapo Party will hold an extraordinary congress at the end of February next year to elect the party’s president. The party’s Information and Mobilisation Secretary, Hilma Nicanor, says the extraordinary congress will be convened to elect someone to complete the remaining term of office left vacant by Dr. Hage Geingob, who died in February. […]
The National Security Guards Protection Union has called for the deregistration of security companies that refuse to implement the minimum wage come January next year. The government has approved a National Minimum Wage of N$18 per hour for all workers, except domestic and agricultural workers, which will be implemented gradually. The new minimum wage, which […]
The festive spirit was alive and well in the capital city as malls brimmed with shoppers as they prepared for Christmas. Families, friends, and individuals of all ages filled the shopping centres, soaking up the joy and excitement that comes with this special time of year. The malls were a vibrant tapestry of Christmas decorations, […]
Many small business owners plan to keep working during the holidays because they know how hard it is to stick to tight budgets in January. Despite business being slow for vendors operating in the parking lot of Central Town near Shoprite, many here intend to stay put over the festive season to soak up every […]
Fixed-line subscriptions continue with a downward trend as more Namibians are now using mobile telecommunications services. A quarterly report by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) shows an increase in the total number of active SIM cards by 2%, with both prepaid and postpaid segments recording modest growth in the third quarter of 2024. […]
17 entrepreneurs from the Kavango West Region received equipment for their businesses through the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade’s Equipment Aid Scheme. Since the scheme’s introduction nearly 15 years ago, 2,780 beneficiaries nationwide have received assistance. Handing over the equipment to the beneficiaries, the Deputy Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Verna Sinimbo, said the initiative […]
Motorists will not need to budget for extra fuel during the festive season, as petrol and diesel prices will remain unchanged in January 2025. The fuel price trends in December showed a moderate rise in diesel prices, driven by the continued uptick in global demand. In contrast, petrol prices softened due to relatively stable global […]
The City of Windhoek’s dams that supply 80% of water to the residents are below capacity, and residents are urged to embrace saving measures. Public Relations Officer at the City of Windhoek, Harold Akwenye, urges public members to use water responsibly as water is scarce. He pointed out that NamWater only supplies about 10% of […]
