NamibiaNamibia to share N$3.3 million in recovered assets with Angola 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 […] today20 November, 2025
NamibiaUnited Africa Group launches United PayPoint 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 […] today19 November, 2025
Uncategorized!Gawaxab’s leadership at Bank of Namibia comes to an end By: Hertha Ekandjo The Bank of Namibia has officially announced the departure of its Governor, Johannes !Gawaxab, effective 31 December 2025. !Gawaxab, who served as the sixth governor of the central bank, has led the institution for over five and a half years following his appointment on 1 June 2020. On the macroeconomic front, the Bank noted that Namibia benefited from a disciplined and credible monetary policy stance under his […] today19 November, 2025
EnvironmentOshikoto governor commissions N$25 million borehole project By Maria Namupala Oshikoto Regional governor Sacky Kathindi commissioned four boreholes to improve access to water. The boreholes, valued at N$25 million, are at Akazulu, Onelao, Otatashe and Oshikondeilwa villages. Speaking during the occasion, Kathindi said the regional council in collaboration with the government is working hard to improve communities' well-being by ensuring that services are brought closer to them. "The commissioning of these boreholes is not the end of […] today18 November, 2025
EnvironmentGermany commits N$876 million to support Green Energy in Namibia By: Hertha Ekandjo The German government has committed 43.8 million euros, about N$876 million to support Namibia’s priorities in green energy, vocational training, sustainable urban development, and natural resource management under the National Development Plan 6. The funding was confirmed during inter-governmental negotiations held last week in Lüderitz, where both governments agreed to deepen their 35-year development partnership. According to a joint communique by the two governments, a significant portion […] today17 November, 2025
EnvironmentEU commits N$13 million to support Angra Point Port expansion By: Hertha Ekandjo The European Union has committed N$13 million to support the expansion planning of the Lüderitz Port at Angra Point, strengthening Namibia’s ambitions to become a key player in global green shipping and renewable hydrogen exports. The agreement, signed between the EU, the Port of Rotterdam, and Namport was concluded during the closing session of the EU’s Africa Regional Workshop on Global Gateway Green Shipping Corridors held last […] today17 November, 2025
Health / MedicalCancer Association extends palliative care to Erongo Region By: Selma Taapopi The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has expanded its palliative care services to the Erongo Region with the establishment of a new unit in Swakopmund. According to a media statement from CAN CEO, Rolf Hansen, the facility will begin operating on 23 January 2026, following the completion of all registrations, statutory approvals, and administrative requirements. Construction and furnishing of the unit have been finalised, and recruitment began […] today17 November, 2025
LocalStandard Bank and NIFA host Market Access & Trade Opportunity Evening for entrepreneurs By: Hertha Ekandjo Standard Bank Namibia, in partnership with the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy (NIFA), on Thursday hosted the Market Access & Trade Opportunity Evening, an interactive session aimed at empowering Namibian entrepreneurs and MSME’s with the tools, knowledge, and connections needed to expand into regional and international markets. The event forms part of the bank’s Blue Growth Series, a flagship programme designed to promote SME development, financial inclusion, […] today17 November, 2025
EnvironmentWalu Fishing pleads with president over ‘unfair’ employment redress programme By: Hertha Ekandjo Walu Fishing Investments Managing Director, Erna Loch, has appealed to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to intervene in what she describes as an “unjust and politically motivated” employment redress programme, accusing the fisheries ministry of failing to ensure fairness and transparency. In a letter addressed to the President, Loch alleged that the programme, which was initially introduced to empower fishermen has instead become “a political tool […] today13 November, 2025
