After Namibia’s independence on March 21, 1990, the Apartheid South African government refused to relinquish control over Walvis Bay. The harbour town, even after the lowering of the Apartheid regime’s flag, was administered by the Western Cape Province of South Africa. Four years later, in 1994, a deal was struck following negotiations between the new […]
Flags can now fly at full mast as the official mourning period for the late President Dr. Hage Geingob has ended. The public holidays declared on the 25th and 26th of February were only for the mourning period and, as such, will not be observed going forward. Speaking at a Cabinet briefing, the Minister of […]
Pensioners are disappointed with the N$200 increment announced, as they were expecting more. The late President, Dr. Hage Geingob, expressed hopes last year for a possible increment of between N$2,000 and N$3,000 in the old age grand. The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, while tabling the National Budget in Parliament, announced an […]
The administrative sector will receive 7.8% of the national budget and an amount of N$6.8 billion in the fiscal year 2024–25 to support effective governance and the efficient administration of public services. The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development’s budget has increased by 37.2% to N$2.6 billion. “In addition to provisions for housing, this allocation […]
The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, says the government has taken steps to boost the development budget significantly to enhance infrastructure and stimulate growth in the country. He, however, pointed out that there are acknowledged challenges in execution and procurement that need attention for more effective utilisation of the allocated funds. The […]
A significant portion of government debt is due for repayment over the medium term. The N$14.3 billion Eurobond, due on October 29, 2025, is the largest single-day debt maturity in the history of Namibia. Tabling the National Budget 2024/25 in the National Assembly, Finance and Public Enterprises Minister Ipumbu Shiimi pointed out strong growth in […]
The Rauch Elohim Foundation has employed a social worker to support the Baby Saver Box initiative, following a donation from Rossing Uranium. The Rossing Foundation gave N$350,000 to enhance the impact of the initiative on baby dumping. As a way to curb rampant baby dumping in Namibia, the Baby Saver Box is a place where […]
Otjozondjupa Region Youth Activist,Terry Ujamba, in the following insert, explains why the budget was a good one.
Local teacher Petrus Matia said there is a slight change when it comes to the Ministry of Education budget allocation this year.
The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Ipumbu Shiimi, invited learners from various schools to witness the tabling of the 2024/25 National Budget in Parliament. The theme for this year’s budget is “Continuing the Legacy of Dr. Hage Geingob by Caring for the Namibian Child” and is focused on the deliberate intention to bring prosperity […]
