insert_link Business / Economics Competition Commission Transfers N$9 Million in Penalties to State The Competition Commission has contributed N$65 million in penalties to the State Revenue Fund since 2009, including N$9 million for the 2024/25 financial year. The latest payments came from settlement agreements in the non-financial, cement, and fuel and air transport sectors. Dina //Gowases is the Commission’s spokesperson: today23 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia University of Science and Technology Launches Technical and Vocational Education Conference The University of Science and Technology has kicked off the this year’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training Conference in Windhoek, focusing on innovation, partnerships, and skills development. Policymakers, educators, and industry leaders are exploring ways to strengthen the technical workforce. Joseph Mukendwa is the Head of Policy, Planning, and Strategy at the Green Hydrogen today23 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Mulongeni Urges Parties to Focus on Local Needs Political analyst Ben Mulongeni told NewsOnOne's Willem Snyman that parties must offer realistic and actionable messages that address local issues ahead of the regional council and local authority elections. He noted that many voters skip local polls because parties often pick loyalists instead of candidates genuinely supported by the community, leaving citizens disengaged. today22 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia National Road Safety Council Sounds Alarm on Road Safety Crisis The National Road Safety Council has raised the alarm over increasing road deaths, with 414 recorded this year. The latest accident in Oshikoto resulted in nine deaths and fifteen injuries, following an August crash that killed fifteen, including a pregnant woman. Ambrosius Tierspoor, NRSC head of communications: today22 October, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Shafudah Announces Spending Adjustments in Mid-Term Budget Review Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah tabled the Mid-Term Budget Review before Parliament, providing an update on the local economic progress and key fiscal adjustments. The proposed changes to the 2025 Appropriation Act aim to realign government spending and ensure adequate funding for national priorities through the rest of the 2025/26 financial year. Simonis Storm economist Almandro Jansen: today22 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Rising Number of Angolan Children Prompts Action Authorities are intensifying efforts to manage the growing presence of Angolan children on Windhoek streets and in urban areas. Willem Snyman reports that Rauna Nyrokor of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, noted that although earlier operations repatriated 73 children and their mothers safely, comparable numbers continue to return, highlighting an ongoing issue. today21 October, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Bank of Namibia Talks Fintech Forum on Youth and Jobs The Bank of Namibia hosted the Fintech Thought Leadership Forum under the theme “Unlocking Youth Potential and Job Creation Through Innovations of Tomorrow.” The event gathered leaders from government, business, and academia to explore how technology can promote inclusive economic growth. Naufiku Hamunime, Acting Deputy Director for Corporate Communications and Sustainability at BoN: today21 October, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Southern African Science Service Centre Hosts Green Hydrogen Conference in Windhoek (Photo: SASSCAL Facebook Page) The Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management is hosting the 3rd International Conference on Circular Economy, Renewable Energies, and Green Hydrogen in Africa in Windhoek today and tomorrow. Experts from the region and abroad will discuss sustainable industrialisation, renewable energy, and green hydrogen development. The conference will conclude with a visit to the Daures Green Hydrogen Village and Cleanergy […] today21 October, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Youth Invited to Participate in CRAN Tech Challenge Communications Regulatory Authority will kick off its first Tech Challenge starting today, targeting citizens aged 18–35. Participants can submit operational or prototype solutions in AgriTech, HealthTech, and freelance economy tools, promoting innovation, digital access, and youth engagement, according to spokesperson Mufaro Nesongano. today20 October, 2025
