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Health / Medical

Health taskforce told to increase provision of quality healthcare 75%

By: Selma Taapopi The Director General of the National Planning Commission Ambassador Dr. Kaire Mbuende has called on the newly appointed Presidential Taskforce on Health to prioritise expanding access to quality healthcare, noting that Namibia’s Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) sets a target to increase coverage from 63% to 75% by 2030. Mbuende made the call on Thursday at the taskforce's inaugural meeting in Windhoek. The goal encompasses health promotion, […]

today12 December, 2025

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NamRA clarifies clothing import charges: ‘61.5% is not a NamRA decision and cannot be changed overnight’

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) Commissioner, Sam Shivute, has urged small traders, also known as “Order With Me” agents to be wary of anyone claiming that Namibia’s high clothing import charges can be reduced in the near future. He stressed that the 61.5% total tax rate is a long-standing SACU requirement that cannot be altered by NamRA or Namibia alone. Shivute was speaking during a recent community […]

today11 December, 2025

Business / Economics

Small trader imports through international airport reach N$71 million 

By: Hertha Ekandjo Consignments of small traders, popularly known as "Order-With-Me" agents, that pass-through Hosea Kutako International Airport, reached N$71 million in import value from January 2025 to date, according to figures released by the Namibia Revenue Agency. NamRA Commissioner, Sam Shivute, said the imports, largely linked to the growing "Order-With-Me" trading model, were dominated by electronic goods valued at about N$63 million, while clothing imports stood at approximately N$6 […]

today9 December, 2025

Namibia

Namibia makes efforts to secure breakthrough HIV/AIDS treatment

By: Selma Taapopi   Speaking at the World AIDS Day commemoration in Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa Region, health and social services minister, Dr. Esperance Luvindao, said Namibia must fully embrace scientific progress if it is to achieve its goal of ending AIDS by 2030.   She noted that the country is on the verge of major advances in HIV prevention and treatment.   The treatment under consideration is Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable […]

today1 December, 2025

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Hangala Foods celebrates 100% locally produced maize meal

        By: Hertha Ekandjo Hangala Foods has officially commenced production of its new locally manufactured maize meal brand, Otavi Golden Maize, processed near Otavi in the Otjozondjupa Region. This follows the inauguration of the newly established Hangala Ombanje milling plant on Friday. The plant produces maize meal in multiple grades and packaging sizes, including super maize meal, special sifted maize and un-sifted maize meal sourced and processed […]

today1 December, 2025

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Windhoek municipality grants Non-Profit-Organisations rate exemptions    

By: Ludorf Iyambo The City of Windhoek has announced the exemption of some properties from paying assessment rates for the 2025 - 2026 financial year. City spokesperson, Lydia Amutenya told NewsOnOne that, non-profit organizations such as schools, churches and welfare groups play a direct role in serving communities, hence the public benefits indirectly from such exemptions. The municipality received 158 applications, all of which were inspected to ensure compliance with […]

today1 December, 2025

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MoHSS begins mass recruitment

By: Selma Taapopi The ministry of health and social services has begun a nationwide recruitment drive aimed at strengthening health services and supporting health facility decongestion across the country. The ministry on its social media pages announced that it has worked together with the finance ministry and the National Planning Commission and through savings, prudent work and reallocation of funds, more than 2000 people will be absorbed by the ministry. […]

today1 December, 2025

Namibia

66 youth projects secured N$37.7 million funding under National Youth Development Fund

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 […]

today24 November, 2025

Namibia

Steenkamp inaugurates 20 new classrooms in Ohangwena to fight overcrowding

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 […]

today20 November, 2025