The Japanese Ambassador to Namibia, Shinichi Asazuma, has said his government means to introduce improvements to the Japan-funded commodity voucher programme. This follows a recent visit to communities in the Kunene Region to assess the drought effects and related challenges. The programme was implemented to provide life-saving food assistance to well over 26,000 people severely […]
Deputy Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has expressed worries about what he terms as hidden elements within the Ombudsman Bill proposed by Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab. The bill aims to review the effectiveness of Namibia’s laws in protecting human rights and ensuring compliance with international human rights standards. Speaking in parliament, Nekundi questioned […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has unveiled the Dr. Hage G. Geingob N$60 commemorative banknote. The banknote pays tribute to the late President, honouring his 60 years of service to Namibia, encompassing his life in exile. The issuance of the banknote aligns with the Bank of Namibia’s governing Act, reaffirming its role in safeguarding national identity through […]
Otjozondjupa Regional Council Chairperson Marlayn Mbakera visited the family of a 15-year-old boy who committed suicide last weekend in Otjwarongo. Mbakera says the National School Safety Framework needs to be implemented, as it is suspected that the suicide was a result of alleged bullying at the hostel. The late Fabian Kariue, affectionately known as Bobo, […]
As Africa embraces digital transformation, postal operators have been urged to focus on strengthening the postal industry through e-commerce and digital trade. They, too, need to address challenges such as logistical issues, payment systems and ensuring the right regulatory frameworks are in place. This was emphasized at the 12th Southern African Postal Operators Association (SAPOA) […]
The online visa application system, launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security on Tuesday, has already attracted hundreds of tourists. About 200 visa applications have been approved through the online process so far. Chief of Immigration in the ministry, Nehemia Ngishekwa, shared an update during an information-sharing session held at the […]
The Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Johannes !Gawaxab has announced that the Central Bank will introduce an entirely new Namibian Currency Series as of June 2025. The series is expected to incorporate the latest security features while ensuring the banknotes and coins remain modern, resilient, and secure. Governor !Gawaxab said a study undertaken identified […]
Community members of Keetmanshoop, as well as from the Berseba and Vaalgras villages, raised concern over inadequate service delivery during the Office of the National Council Chairperson’s outreach visit to the ||Kharas Region. Led by National Council Chairperson Lukas Muha, the outreach visit aimed to educate community members on the legislative role in governance and […]
The Trans Kalahari Corridor Secretariat (TKCS) has announced the temporary closure of five border posts between Botswana and South Africa due to flooding. The affected border posts are Stockpoort/Parr’s Halt, Makgobistad/Phitshane Molopo, Bray, Groblersbridge/Martins Drift, and Pontdrift. As a result, traffic will be diverted to the Trans Kalahari Corridor border posts, namely, Tlokweng/Kopfontein, Pioneer/Skilpadshek, and […]
Nedbank Group has declared improved financial results, with earnings increased by 8%, translating into N$16.9 billion. The recent financial report for the year ended in December last year emphasised this. The report highlighted that the return on equity increased by 15.9% during the financial year. The growth in earnings was prompted by positive non-interest revenue […]
