Namibia hopes to increase its contributions to the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) pool and, in return, increase its revenue share. This follows the extension of the operating hours at the Trans-Kalahari/Mamuno Border Post in the Omaheke Region. The extension of operating hours at the Trans-Kalahari/Mamuno Border Post stems from more than 20 decisions taken […]
Taxpayers have once again been urged to take advantage of the Tax Amnesty Program and file their taxes. Through the Tax Amnesty program announced on the 1st of April, the Ministry of Finance agreed to waive 100% of the interest and penalties on taxes owed to the taxman. Taxpayers and clients owe the state more […]
The first exchange of sentenced inmates between Namibia and Zambia took place at Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi Region. This is part of the resolution of the Namibia/Zambia joint Permanent Commission on Defense and Security to facilitate the transfer of sentenced offenders who indicated a willingness to serve the remainder of their sentences in their […]
The long-awaited implementation of the Whistleblower Protection Act and the Witness Protection Act will come into effect during this financial year. This was revealed by Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab when she motivated her ministry’s budget of close to N$600 million in the National Assembly. The two legislations, which were signed into law in 2017 by […]
Four suicide cases were reported over the weekend countrywide. According to the police crime report, a 26-year-old male allegedly hung himself in a tree at Plot Brakwater in Katutura. The police said the deceased, whose name is withheld as his next of kin have not yet been informed, was discovered by a cattle herder who […]
The Ministry of Information Communication Technology and the Impact Tank Analysis Foundation signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on transforming self-sustaining digital programmes. The MoU will accelerate employment in the digital and technology spaces. Deputy Minister of ICT, Emma Theofelus says the MoU will further promote the acquisition of digital skills and establish Namibia […]
The David Namwandi Trust launched an annual school marathon ,with the 2023 edition set to take place on the 22nd of April. This was revealed at a press briefing at the International University of Management in Windhoek on Monday. The David Namwandi Annual Marathon will be open for registration to high school learners as well […]
The captain of the Richelieu Eagles, Gerhard Erasmus, said the team’s performances have been solid on several occasions during the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play-Offs. The Richelieu Eagles are currently hosting Canada, Jersey, Papa New Guinea, the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America for a two-week tournament, which is set […]
The Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) has established a research desk to review the effectiveness of youth empowerment policies. SPYL’s Secretary for Information and Mobilization, Moses Shikerete, made the announcement at Rundu. Shikerere says the SPYL is concerned with the slow implementation of programs and policies aimed at youth empowerment. However, the issue remains the […]
The Director of Education for the Kavango East Region, Fanuel Kapapero, has retired. Kapapero has been in the education sector for more than 20 years and rose through the ranks, first as a teacher, then as Head of Division, and was later promoted to Regional Director of Education in the Kavango East Region in 2017. […]
