Tonata Kadhila

MN Capital Group Investment conference to unlock institutional capital across Africa

Jason Kasuto, Founder of Monasa Advisory and Associates Windhoek, Namibia, 4 March 2026 – The MN Capital Group has kicked off its investment conference in Windhoek, running until 6 March, bringing together institutional investors, fund managers, and asset managers from across Africa. The event aims to explore new opportunities, partnerships, and strategies for sustainable economic growth across the continent. Jason Kasuto, Founder of Monasa Advisory and Associates, highlighted the […]

4 March, 2026

Namibia

Namibia marks Independence Day across all regions with coordinated celebrations

State House, Windhoek Windhoek, Namibia, 4 March 2026 – For the first time, Namibia will celebrate its Independence Day across all 14 regions, rather than a single host town. Announcing on behalf of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Information Minister Emma Theofelus said 21 March remains a defining moment of hope for the nation. This year’s theme is “Beyond 35 For a Prosperous Future,” marking 36 years of independence. With the nationwide […]

4 March, 2026

Local

Choppies Namibia inducts first graduate cohort for 2026 national training programme

Windhoek, Namibia – March 2026 – Choppies Namibia has officially inducted its first cohort of graduate trainees into its newly launched 12-month National Graduate Training Programme, which commenced on 2 March 2026. The induction ceremony, held in Windhoek, welcomed the graduates and outlined the structured training journey they will undertake over the next year. Participants will be deployed across multiple towns — Rosh Pinah, Walvis Bay, Windhoek, Oshakati, Ondangwa, and […]

4 March, 2026

Namibia

Heavy rain causes flooding on C11 road in Hardap Region

(Photo contributed via WhatsApp/Channel 7) Heavy rainfall in the southern parts of the country has made the C11 road near Lovedale, between Aroab and Karasburg, impassable. Continuous showers have brought around 130mm of rain to Lovedale, causing the local river to flood and overflow onto the road. Traffic has come to a standstill as a result. Authorities are urging motorists to avoid the area and not attempt to drive through […]

23 February, 2026

Namibia

NamRA flags duplicate return issue, urges taxpayers to hold off submissions

The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has detected a duplicate return issue in its Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS), affecting a number of taxpayers. The anomaly was discovered on Monday, February 2, and technical teams are already working to resolve it. NamRA spokesperson Steven Ndorokaze advised taxpayers not to submit any outstanding returns that may be duplicated while the issue is being addressed. “Taxpayers will not be prevented from obtaining their […]

5 February, 2026

Namibia

PDM’s Venaani questions plan to move oil and gas oversight to Presidency

The State House of the Republic of Namibia (Photo by: Namibian Presidency/X) A proposed law that would move oversight of the upstream oil and gas sector to the Presidency has ignited a political debate in the National Assembly, with Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani warning that lawmakers must not “rubber stamp” a decision with far-reaching implications. The amendment bill, tabled this week, seeks to centralise control of the […]

5 February, 2026

Namibia

Nandi-Ndaitwah urges unity as she opens new session of Parliament

(Photo credit: NBC) President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Tuesday opened the Third Session of Namibia’s Eighth Parliament with a call for unity, urging lawmakers to rise above partisan politics and focus on improving the lives of citizens. The annual ceremony, held under the theme “Enhancing the role of Parliament for inclusive development and participatory democracy,” brought together the executive, legislature, and judiciary in a symbolic affirmation of constitutional governance. In her […]

3 February, 2026

Namibia

Lawmakers face backlog as Parliament reopens

Parliament of Namibia (Photo credit: Commonwealth Parliamentary Association of United Kingdom) The official opening of Namibia’s Parliament takes place this afternoon, uniting the three arms of the state: the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary. This event marks the start of a new parliamentary session, during which lawmakers are expected to focus on national policy, oversight, and legislation. Key bills expected to be tabled include the Land Bill, the Public […]

3 February, 2026

Entertainment

Royal Family: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor faces calls to testify over Jeffrey Epstein links

(Photo credit: Jacob King PA/Associated Press) Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a former member of the British royal family, is under pressure to testify before US lawmakers regarding his knowledge of financier Jeffrey Epstein. The former prince appears in newly released documents connected to Epstein, including photos reportedly showing him crouched over an unidentified woman. Journalist and author Alexander Larman, who wrote Windsors at War, said the documents are damaging and could further […]

2 February, 2026