NamRA urges late tax filers to comply

Despite the lapsed deadline for all individuals to file their tax returns, the Namibia Revenue Agency is urging those who have not filed to still do so. Yesterday, the Agency experienced a last-minute rush. NamRa’s Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Tonateni Shidhudhu, encouraged taxpayers to visit offices close to them to file their tax […]

Oviritje star Jane Kavita dies

Renowned Oviritje artist Jane Kavita has died following a long battle with cancer. She died at the Windhoek Central Hospital this week, where she had been admitted for the past three weeks.  She was 44. Kavita, who began her music career around 1999, rose to fame as one of the founding members of the popular […]

President Nandi-Ndaitwah set for 100-day address

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is yet to address the nation on the first 100 days of her administration and says she is ready. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah mentioned this as she urged the regional governors to set a new tone of governance and to engage with the civil servants. “Should time allow me, I will address the civil […]

Namibia downgraded to lower-middle income

Namibia was the only country whose classification moved downward this year, from the “upper-middle income” to the “lower-middle income” category. The country’s cry of many years has now been heard by the World Bank. The upper middle-income classification caused Namibia to lose out on getting favourable terms on its development loans as well as hassle-free […]

FMD-Free Zone allows cooked dried meat

The movement of dried meat of cloven-hoofed animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and certain wild animals is now allowed into the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) free zone without a veterinary permit, provided that all portions of the meat are cooked and free of blood. This was announced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water […]

President Nandi-Ndaitwah hosts workshop to empower Governors

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has convened a two-day induction workshop for regional governors, aimed at equipping them with the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively carry out their roles in governance. Presidential Adviser Christine ||Hoebes welcomed the participants, emphasising the importance of the workshop in ensuring governors are fully prepared to lead and remain cognisant of […]

Florian Donatus urges industry support for communities

Florian Donatus, chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council, issued a strong appeal for collaboration between the mining, fishing, and business sectors and regional authorities to better support local communities. He made this appeal during the ground-breaking ceremony for a new MSME park in Walvis Bay.  Donatus stressed that while several industries operate in the region, […]