The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has announced that its beneficiaries will receive their tax relief refunds on November 28, in line with the recently enacted Income Tax Amendment Act. In a statement issued on Tuesday, GIPF confirmed that efforts are underway to streamline its payment processes to ensure the refunds are issued efficiently and […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) is making its way into African newsrooms, sparking both excitement and concern. AI tools are being used to automate routine tasks like news writing, data analysis, and even anchoring, allowing for faster news production. SADC non-governmental organisations, media institutions, and professionals are gathered in Windhoek, debating the impact of AI on journalism, […]
Villagers at Mateke in the Kavango East Region need potable water. The villagers claim that their lives are at risk due to human-wildlife conflict. The villagers say they walk about five kilometres to fetch water and are prone to being attacked by crocodiles. According to the villagers in 2018, Mudiro, an NGO, connected water pipes […]
Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa said Namibians are at liberty to celebrate their cultural festivals without undermining other tribes and their cultures. Mutorwa thanked the Mafwe Traditional Authority for always hosting the Lusata Annual Cultural Festival and educating young people on their imperative. The festival was also attended by people from Botswana and Zambia. The […]
Mafwe Litunga George Simasiku Mamili, the VII, says the Lusata annual festival is the pride of the community and unity in diversity. Litunga Mamili was speaking at the Mafwe Lusata annual cultural festival at Chinchimane in the Sibbinda Constituency. The Lusata festival commemorated since 1981 is a reflection of togetherness among the Mafwe community, where […]
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting national health initiatives, with a focus on blood donation. nbc Public Relations Manager, Beaulah Boois-Beukes, emphasised the organisation’s role as a national broadcaster in setting an example for social responsibility and community service. Speaking at nbc headquarters in Windhoek’s Northern Industrial Area, where the […]
Stakeholders are making final touches to the National Export Promotion Strategy. One of the issues addressed at the workshop was product dumping, making imported products cheaper than local products, which has a negative impact on the economy. Among other objectives, the Export Promotion Strategies include increasing the quantity and value of exported goods and services, […]
Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba’s autobiography was unveiled in Windhoek. The launch of the book was attended by high-level personalities, including President Nangolo Mbumba, government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and liberation stalwarts. The autobiography “The Footprints of Hifikepunye Pohamba” or “Ondjila Eyi A Enda” details the life and times of the former president. The […]
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation’s (nbc) Director General Stanley Similo hosted a thank-you party to recognise the commitment and diligence of staff at the nbc’s Keetmanshoop Contribution Centre. “Because within what nbc does as a family, I have been saying, we will always be as good and great as we are performing. And the greatness I think […]
The Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc), Stanley Similo, has underscored the importance of strengthening synergies between the head office and regional offices to drive the corporation’s growth. While addressing the staff at the nbc Keetmanshoop Contribution Centre, Similo emphasised that fostering effective collaboration between the head office and regional offices is crucial […]
