A motion that seeks to ratify the agreement between Namibia and Cuba for the transfer of convicted persons has been tabled in the National Assembly. This agreement underscores commitment to the social rehabilitation of offenders, enabling them to serve their sentences in their home countries. Tabling the motion, the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, […]
The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has expressed satisfaction with the recent general registration of voters and appealed to the Electoral Commission to ensure free and fair elections. At a media briefing, the IPC commended the ECN for achieving a milestone with 91% of eligible voters registered by the 1st of August. The party launched […]
This year, the Mining Expo and Conference attracted 199 companies and 20 from the SADC Region, as well as other international participants.
The Vice President has called on entrepreneurs to venture into the production of nuclear energy for Namibians to benefit from the downstream nuclear value chain activities. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was speaking at the 11th 2024 Mining Expo and Conference that convened in Windhoek. Vice President Nandi-Ndaitwah says nuclear fuel is not only for the production of […]
The National Assembly is considering ratifying the International Labour Organisation Convention 183 on maternity protection, which could greatly benefit working mothers and their families. Deputy Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation, Hafeni Ndemula, outlined the proposed changes during the session. If ratified, the convention will extend maternity leave from 12 to 14 weeks, […]
President Nangolo Mbumba says the programmes offered at the Khorixas Vocational Training Centre were carefully selected based on local industry needs and community input. Dr. Mbumba inaugurated the centre in Khorixas earlier today, the first of its kind in the Kunene Region. The construction of the VTC began seven years ago under the stewardship of […]
Businesses with a turnover below N$1 million may no longer be required to register for VAT or file returns if amendments to the Value-Added Tax Act are approved. Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi explained that the move is to modernise and streamline the tax system to benefit SMEs and enhance the overall efficiency of tax administration. […]
The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, has introduced significant amendments to the Income Tax Act of 1981 to stimulate household incomes, foster a thriving business environment, and enhance Namibia’s attractiveness to investors. The new measures of the Income Tax Amendment Act of 2024 are meant to create a more competitive tax environment […]
Namibia Primary School in Central Katutura inaugurated its new dining hall, equipped with a fully furnished kitchen, thanks to N$5 million in funding from the |Khomas Regional Council. Speaking at the inauguration, Governor McLeod-Katjirua emphasised the importance of such facilities in enhancing the overall learning environment. “We do not do it because we have enough […]
The Zambezi Region’s Education Directorate discussed the national examination performance of the learners over the previous years. The Zambezi Region has 120 schools, of which 111 are government, while nine are privately owned. It was ranked number 10 in the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) and number 8 in the Advanced Subsidiary Levels (AS) […]
