Namibia: Social Security Commission Envisaged New Regional Office At Otjiwarongo to Boost Economic Growth

The Social Security Commission (SSC) recently launched the construction of its new office in Otjiwarongo, a critical initiative that will boost the economic growth of the town's… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Member States and Partners Called to Implement Policies and Programmes That Will Reduce Plastic Pollution

By HE Elias Magosi Read more »

Southern Africa: South Africa Dominates Namibia's Import/Export Bill During April

South Africa emerged as the country's largest market for both exports and imports during April, according to the latest trade statistics availed by the Namibia Statistics Agency on… Read more »

Namibia: #Pledge4Pink Awareness Campaign Funds Presented to Cancer Association

Cricket Namibia and its partners presented a monetary contribution to the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) over the weekend during an international match at United Sports Club. Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Ministers Review Progress On Implementation of Gender Equality Programmes, Projects and Strategies

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Committee of Ministers Responsible for Gender and Women's Affairs convened recently in the capital of the Democratic Republic of… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa's Airlink Inks Agreement With Cricket Namibia

Southern Africa's independent airline, Airlink, on Wednesday week, inked a 12-month branding and co-operation agreement with Cricket Namibia. Read more »

Namibia: Proposed Consumer Credit Draft Bill - What Does It Mean for Namibians?

There is a strong conviction that key stakeholders have the will and the capability to develop a robust credit market that will deliver on consumers' rights inclusion. This… Read more »

Namibia: Karnataka Cricket State Team Tour in Namibia to Commence Friday

The first Castle Lite Series this year will commence on Friday as the senior men's cricket team will host the Karnataka State team in five 50-Over matches from 2 to 11 June at the… Read more »

Namibia: City of Windhoek Puts Up Fire Breaks to Prevent and Prepare for Veld Fires

The City of Windhoek Disaster Risk Management Division recently strategically placed fire breaks resembling gravel roads to serve as robust barriers to prevent and prepare for veld… Read more »

Africa: New Integrated Payment Platform to Be Launched in Africa - Multichoice Group

On Monday, MultiChoice Group, Rapyd, and General Catalyst announced a joint venture to develop an integrated payment platform for Africa. Read more »

Namibia: Govt Called to Undertake Trade Reforms to Optimize the Gains From the AfCFTA - NCCI

The government has been called by the country's business chamber to undertake trade reforms and take steps to optimize the gains from the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement… Read more »

Namibia: Farmers Prompted to Sell Some Livestock to Avoid Losses Amid Drought

Local farmers have been prompted to sell some of their livestock to avoid stock losses due to drought as a result of inconsistent rainfall, and vegetation losses between March to… Read more »

Namibia: Capricorn Foundation Brings About Positive Change in Education Landscape Through Eduvision

Capricorn Foundation announced its ongoing partnership with EduVision this week by pledging N$540,000 to support the entity's ambitions to provide stellar educational opportunities… Read more »

Africa: Judges Gather in Swakopmund to Devise Regional Intelectual Property Strategy

Bemanya Twebaze, the Director General of the regional Intelectual Property organisation, ARIPO, says that it is necessary to raise Intellectual Proporty (IP) awareness to the wider… Read more »

Namibia: Govt Guarantees Access to Free, Unbiased, Quality Information - Mushelenga

Namibia is again the country with the highest level of press freedom on the continent, according to the latest Press Freedom Index from the watchdog organisation, Reporters without… Read more »

Namibia: Pumping Oil Will Transform Namibia's Economy but Beware the Resource Curse - !gawaxab

The string of oil discoveries in 2022 has the potential to elevate the Namibian economy far above its current level but this will to a large extent depend on local capacity… Read more »

Namibia: Windhoek Junior Mayor Inaugurated

Junior Mayor, Sylvia Shapumba from Windhoek High School was officially inaugurated as the City of Windhoek's Junior Council last week, while Councillor, Yanessa De Oliveira from… Read more »

Namibia: Final Round of Public Hearings On Legalization and Non-Legalization of Abortion Underway in Khomas Region

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Social Development, and Family Affairs is expected to stage the final round of public hearings in April on the three… Read more »

Namibia: Artificial Intelligence Transforms Financial Planning and Management

By Sanja van den Berg Read more »

Namibia: More Than 600 Unemployed Fishermen Re-Enter Service On Hake Quota Sweetener

By Adolf Kaure. Read more »

Namibia: Geingob Highlights Importance of Shared Prosperity As Namibia Celebrates 33 Years of Independence

Namibian president, His Excellency Dr Hage Geingob said that shared prosperity is key in improving the livelihoods of Namibians and maintaining peace when he spoke at Namibia's 33… Read more »

Namibia: Schlettwein Calls for Intensified Collaboration Among Sectors to Safeguard Water for the Future #AfricaClimateHope

The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Hon Calle Schlettwein called for intensified collaboration among sectors to ensure sustainable water supply and to safeguard… Read more »

Namibia: Shincheonji Volunteers Heed Call to Assist With Blood Donations

International church organisation, Shincheonji volunteers recently donated blood, to restore and alleviate the pressure from the depleting blood banks locally. Read more »

Namibia: Swakopmund and City of Gießen Launch Book Exchange Programme

A book exchange programme between the Swakopmund Municipality and the German city of Gießen was launched on Monday, 6 March at Swakopmund's Mondesa community library. Read more »

Namibia: New Momentum in Dormant Build Together Swakopmund Municipality Project

Swakopmund Municipality's public relations officer, Linda Mupupa said that there is good progress in completing the unfinished Build Together low income houses in Matutura. Read more »