A new Copyright Levy System under the Copyright Bill aims to ensure fair pay for creators and protect their rights. Swapo Party MP Fenny Tutjavi said the system would charge importers, distributors, and manufacturers royalties. These funds would go into a copyright fund to benefit creators. “The industry is not merely an artistic expression but […]
Retired Namibian Defence Force lieutenant colonel Natangwe Kadhingula allegedly committed suicide at his home in Okahandja on Wednesday. Police Operations Officer Chief Inspector Paulus Shapaka told Nampa that the 65-year-old Kadhingula’s body was found at his residence on 8th Avenue, with a gunshot wound to the head. No suicide note was discovered, and the motive […]
The Ministries of Gender Equality and Child Welfare and of Information and Communication Technology on Wednesday launched a campaign to raise awareness and combat gender-based violence nationwide. The programme themed ‘hashtag End GBV Namibia was launched at the UN Plaza in Katutura. The First Gentleman, Epaphras Ndaitwah, who officiated at the event, emphasised the importance […]
The Church of Africa’s late Deputy Bishop, Ngetujame Zacheus Makari, will be buried on Sunday at Okahumandu village in the Omaheke Region’s Aminuis Constituency. Rukee Moelanjane, the late deputy bishop’s brother, confirmed the burial details to Nampa. The body of Makari will be transported to Okahumandu village on Friday, where a memorial service is scheduled […]
The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) Ongwediva Branch has officially introduced its newly appointed Executive Committee (EXCO) to the public. By presenting the EXCO to stakeholders, the NCCI aims to enhance transparency, encourage collaboration, and ensure that members of the business community are well informed about their elected representatives. Oshana Governor Elia Irimari […]
The Namibian Association of Differently Abled Women (NADAWO) launched its new identity and opened a Peer Support Office Facility at the Disability Resource Centre in Okuryangava. The office is aimed at combating gender-based violence by offering trauma counselling and support services to survivors. Trained peer counsellors will assist women with disabilities and those from disadvantaged […]
The transport sector heads into the month of June with a bit of relief, with motorists set to pay less for both petrol and diesel. The price of petrol will decrease by 30 cents per litre, while prices of both diesel variants, Diesel 50ppm and Diesel 10ppm will decrease by 70 cents per litre. The […]
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA), with other national border agencies, is in Livingstone, Zambia, for joint technical committee meetings to establish a one-stop border post. The One Stop Border Facility is expected to significantly ease customs clearance procedures. Other than NamRA, the high-level joint technical committee includes the Roads Authority, Roads Fund Administration, Namibia Agronomic […]
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare announced on the social media platform X that approximately 4,310 young people are being recruited into the public sector across all 14 regions of Namibia. Dr. Ngurare emphasized that these recruitments are part of the government’s commitment to addressing youth unemployment. He noted that the Namibian Correctional Service has already welcomed […]
Zambia is mourning the death of its sixth President, Edgar Lungu. Lungu died today in Pretoria, South Africa, where he had been receiving specialized medical treatment. The news was confirmed by Given Lubinda, Acting President of the Patriotic Front. Family lawyer Makebi Zulu also acknowledged the loss. Dr. Edgar Lungu served as President of Zambia […]
