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By: Hertha Ekandjo The ministry of finance in collaboration with the Development Finance Institutions has announced the second group of 66 successful applicants under the National Youth Development Fund with a total mount of N$37,7 million for youth-led projects across all regions. According to the ministry, the funding will support the creation of 404 jobs in sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, horticulture, sustainable tourism, waste management, agro-processing, green transport […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo Education minister, Sanet Steenkamp, this week inaugurated 5 new classrooms and 20 storerooms across five schools in the Ohangwena region, as part of an N$8 million infrastructure expansion project. Steenkamp said the initiative forms part of a broader national strategy to expand education facilities, eliminate overcrowding, and ensure that every learner studies in a dignified and supportive environment. Steenkamp noted that priority is being given to schools […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibian government will be sharing N$3.3 million in recovered assets with the government of Angola following the signing of a new Asset Sharing Agreement between the two countries. The agreement formalises cooperation in the recovery and return of unlawfully acquired assets stemming from a cross-border fraud case involving an Angolan national. According to the ministry of justice’s public relations officer, Edmund //Khoaseb, Namibia will retain N$500 […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo United Africa Group on Windhoek in Windhoek launched United PayPoint, a licensed Payment Service Provider authorised by the Bank of Namibia to issue e-money as well as offer payment intermediary services. Set to launch early 2026, the company also holds a Micro Lending License from Namfisa which the Group said affirms PayPoint’s compliance, credibility, and commitment to building a trusted financial ecosystem. United PayPoint is a Financial […]