insert_link Local UPDATE ON ARMED ROBBERY ON NAMDIA PREMISES 19 January 2025 – NAMDIA confirms that the incident that occurred at its premises in the early evening hours of Saturday, 18 January 2025, has been confirmed as an armed robbery and not an attempted armed robbery as previously stated. A formal police docket has been registered under charges of Armed Robbery with Aggravating Circumstances and Murder. NAMDIA is aware of the circulation of inaccurate reports on social media regarding […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link Local Criminals Threaten Customers into Sharing Passwords 19 January 2025 WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA— FNB notes with regret the rising instances of people being robbed of their funds while under threat of violence from criminals. Where such criminal incidents are reported, FNB undertakes rigorous investigation, partnering with law enforcement to ensure any information relative to these crimes is shared with investigators immediately. At FNB we are committed to ensuring the highest level of security for your accounts internally. As […] today20 January, 2025
Uncategorized Legal experts explain security cost By: Envaalde Matheus The amended Electoral Act requires anyone bringing a case to the court to pay security for costs. This financial guarantee covers legal fees if the case is unsuccessful. In the ongoing election results challenge, Swapo and President Nangolo Mbumba have asked Independent Patriots for Change(IPC) to pay N$450 000 as security for cost. Lawyer Henry Shimutwikeni explained that the security for costs is determined by the court, […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link Local Innovative Agricultural Board Game Launches with Nedbank Sponsorship An exciting new agriculturally themed board game, developed in Namibia, has been launched with the support of Nedbank Namibia. Designed to educate and entertain, this unique game – Farmwise – fosters understanding of the challenges and rewards of farming while promoting collaboration between farmers, labourers, and their families. The idea for the game was born in an unexpected moment of frustration suffered by game developer Piet Gouws. After he had […] today20 January, 2025
Uncategorized Civil servants to repay salaries for non-compliance with electoral law By: Envaalde Matheus Civil servants elected to parliament but still holding onto their government jobs will now be required to repay the salaries they earned since December. Secretary to Cabinet, George Simaata, has instructed all executive directors and chief regional officers to enforce compliance with the Amendment Electoral Act of 2024. Simaata said all salaries earned by these individuals since December must be refunded. "The law is very clear that […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link Opinion Pieces Small Habits, Big Change Monday, 20 January 2025 - A new year brings fresh energy and big goals, but keeping up the momentum can be hard. In truth, real change doesn't have to come from big actions. It's the small, simple steps we take every day that lead to lasting success. Consider the ripple effect of doing one small thing consistently. Even the small habits count and bring a huge difference in your life […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link Local MINING THREATENS TOURISM CONTRIBUTIONS OF OVER N$ 10.5 MILLION TO COMMUNAL CONSERVANCIES IN 2024 Last week, Ultimate Safaris presented their 2024 conservancy partner impact report for their operations in the Kunene Region to the Ministry of Environment, Forestry & Tourism, partner NGOs, and other stakeholders. The company operates three conservancy joint venture tourism establishments in southern Kunene in partnership with the Uibasen Twyfelfontein, Doro !Nawas, and Sorris Sorris communal conservancies. These establishments include the internationally acclaimed Onduli Ridge, Onduli Enclave, and Camp Doros. […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia NEF concerned over National Minimum Wage rollout Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation Utoni Nujoma The Namibia Employers’ Federation (NEF) has expressed its views following the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation's decision to decline a request to phase in and defer the National Minimum Wage beyond 1 January 2025. The Ministry maintained that employers had enough time to prepare and criticised the NEF's proposal as unilateral. However, the NEF has said […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Oshikoto Police Investigates Two Fatal Accidents Oshikoto Police are investigating two separate incidents of culpable homicide. Our northern correspondent Maria Namupala reports that this is after two women lost their lives in accidents over the weekend. today20 January, 2025
