May 09, 2022
Namibia: Namport Increases Total Cargo Handling
Despite the ongoing global shortage of containers, the Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) recorded positive growth during its just-ended 2021/22 financial year, increasing total… Read more »
Namibia: City of Windhoek Commences With Seasonally Weeding Clean-Up Campaign
The City of Windhoek (CoW) recently launched the seasonal weeding clean-up campaign at the Katutura Cemetery. Read more »
Namibia: Labour Ministry Works On Minimising Accidents and Injuries Arising From or Occurring During Work
In its National Occupational Safety and Health Policy, Namibia has adopted a strategy to develop occupational safety and health preventative culture framework, to minimize… Read more »
Namibia: Digital Enabler Invests Over N$60,000 to Assist Poiyah Media Interns
Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) has come on board sponsoring Poiyah Media interns to continue carrying out its mandate to groom students and aid their practical skills for… Read more »
Namibia: Merchandise Trade Decreases to N$15 Billion in March
A total merchandise trade amounting to N$15 billion was recorded in March, a decrease of 12.5% when compared to the level of N$17.1 billion recorded in February 2022, according to… Read more »
April 29, 2022
Namibia: Temporary Relief for Consumers As Fuel Prices in May Reduced
The Mines and Energy Ministry announced a reduction in petrol prices by N$1.20 and diesel prices by 30 cents, while at the same time introducing temporarily reduced levies on all… Read more »
Namibia: Financial System Remained Resilient, Stable and Sound in 2021 - Report
The country's financial system remained resilient, stable and sound in 2021, within a fluid economic environment, a report released Thursday stated. Read more »
April 28, 2022
Namibia: Unesco Reports That Girls' Performance in Mathematics Now Equal to Boys
According to a new publication by UNESCO's Global Education Monitoring Report, the gender gap favouring boys in early grades in mathematics has gradually disappeared. Read more »
Namibia: Fima Could Be Devastating for Employers, Says Employers Federation
In its current form, the Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA) poses severe risks for employers and imposes strict obligations as well on the employers, according to the… Read more »
Namibia: Ondonga Chief Pays Visit to Geingob
The Chief of the Ondonga Traditional Authority Omukwaniilwa Fillemon Shuumbwa this week paid a courtesy visit to the President, Dr Hage Geingob at State House, where he pledged… Read more »
April 22, 2022
Namibia: Safety Net for Bank Depositors Demonstrates Resilience, Fund Records Increase Amid Covid-19
The Namibia Deposit Guarantee Authority (NDGA) demonstrated resilience by operating seamlessly in an economic and market environment beset by the COVID-19 pandemic, an executive… Read more »
Namibia: NFA's Secretary General Dismissed After Guilty Outcome
Namibia Football Association(NFA) Secretary General, Franco Cosmos on Thursday was dismissed after he was found guilty on 5 of the 9 counts brought against him. Read more »
Namibia: FAO Is Boosting Namibia's Locust Surveillance and Monitoring to Avert a Possible Disaster
The Brown Locust outbreaks in Southern Africa have not captured headlines in the same way as the desert locust in the Horn of Africa, and the Arabian peninsula has done. Read more »
April 19, 2022
Namibia: New FNB Account Number Prefixes Introduced
FNB has introduced a new range of account numbers to the transactional and investment accounts as of 11 April 2022. Read more »
Namibia: MTC and Inceptus' Deal to Increase Access to Information for Students
MTC has collaborated with Inceptus to supply UNAM students with data monthly. Students will receive a SIM Starter pack with preloaded data upon registering with UNAM. Read more »
Namibia: Free Covid-19 Testing for Students Studying in the SADC Region Scrapped Off
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has resolved to cease free SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) testing for students studying in the SADC Region, as well as civil servants… Read more »
April 14, 2022
Namibia: Vehicles Sales Increase By 19.4% in March
In March 2022, a total of 1,054 new vehicles were sold in Namibia, compared to 883 in February and 919 in March 2021, according to the National Association of Automobile… Read more »
Namibia: Only 22% of Namibians Fully Vaccinated
As at 11 April 2022, the cumulative number of fully vaccinated persons was 399,304 translating to 22.4% of the total target population, President Hage Geingob announced. Read more »
April 07, 2022
Namibia: Sanlam Bridge Calls for Young Entrepreneurs
Sanlam Namibia is calling on young Namibians with innovative business ideas to apply for the 2022 Sanlam Bridge Programme, a launchpad for future business leaders. Read more »
Namibia: 76% of Organisations Suffered Downtime and Data Loss in 2021, System Crashes, Human Error and Cyberattacks to Blame
Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, has released its annual Cyber Protection Week Global Report 2022 timed to this year's World Backup Day. Read more »
Namibia: Geingob Issues Temporary 12-Month Amnesty for Student Loan Beneficiaries
On Wednesday, the President, HE Dr Hage Geingob announced a temporary 12-month amnesty for Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) loan beneficiaries. Read more »
Namibia: Social Grant for Children Living With Disabilities to Increase 5-Fold
The government grant to children with disability will be increased 5-fold, the President, Dr Hage Geingob announced in his State of Nation Address (SONA) this week. Read more »
Namibia: Rugby Union Team to Dawn New Namibia Breweries Brand Name
South African rugby union team that participates in the annual Currie Cup tournament, the Griquas will now formally be known as, The Windhoek Draught Griquas, Namibia Breweries… Read more »
Namibia: Central Bank Expected to Raise Interest Rate Next Week
As the Bank of Namibia readies to announce the monetary policy decision on 13 April, economists expect the repo rate to be raised by 25 basis points, amid the pressures from food… Read more »
Namibia: Volleyball Tourney Set for Coast
This weekend, The Dome in Swakopmund will again be a hive of volleyball action when the Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF) hosts the Bank Windhoek Doc Open Tournament. Read more »