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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Tonata Kadhila

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Namibia

Finance Ministry calls for employee PAYE refunds after tax changes

The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises has instructed employers to reimburse employees once the new statutory tax rates are gazetted, according to a media release issued on Saturday. The Ministry's spokesperson, Wilson Shikoto, explains.     Cirrus Capital economist Robert McGregor said that the amendment will provide consumers with additional relief over and above the 25 basis points repo rate reduction seen last month.      Meanwhile, business owner […]

todaySeptember 16, 2024 110

Namibia

Swapo and IPC manifestos reveal big budget plans

The Swapo Party's manifesto. Launched on Saturday, promises to spend over N$85 billion to create jobs for unemployed Namibians over the next five years if they win the election. The Independent Patriots for Change also released a manifesto at the weekend, which includes a N$100 billion budget for national development if the party is elected into power. Public policy analyst Dr. Marius Kudumo weighs in.  

todaySeptember 16, 2024 108

Namibia

Journalists urged to prepare for fair election coverage

The Executive Director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Audrin Mathe, said that journalists must acquire basic knowledge of relevant topics to ensure effective and fair election coverage.     Mathe made the remarks during the closing ceremony of a journalist training workshop on election reporting in Windhoek.

todaySeptember 16, 2024 31

World

Russian forces launched drones targeting Kyiv

Russian forces launched drones targeting the Ukrainian capital in the early hours of Monday. Ukraine says it shot down about two dozen attack drones over the capital. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv.     According to the Associated Press, over 140 Ukrainian drones struck several Russian regions overnight, including Moscow and nearby areas, resulting in at least one death and eight injuries, officials reported Tuesday. This is one of the […]

todaySeptember 16, 2024 16

Environment

Eight dead after heavy rain and flooding in central Europe

Devastating rains have claimed at least eight lives across central and eastern Europe, as a powerful storm causes widespread flooding and disruption. Pablo Gutierrez reports.     Deutsche Welle reports that severe flood warnings have been issued at around 100 locations across the Czech Republic, impacting most regions. Austria, Poland, and Romania are also experiencing significant flooding. DW provides the latest updates. The German government has pledged support to countries […]

todaySeptember 16, 2024 42

Africa

WHO approves first Mpox vaccine for Africa

The World Health Organization has approved the use of an Mpox vaccine for the first time, which it says should facilitate “timely and increased access” for millions at risk in Africa where the latest outbreak has infected more than 20,000 so far this year. Matt Wells from UN news reports.  

todaySeptember 16, 2024 17

Business / Economics

Trans Namib’s hydrogen-powered train expected by April 2025

TransNamib has temporarily suspended a project to convert two locomotives to run on hydrogen and diesel using locally produced green hydrogen. This follows the approval of a N$2.6 billion loan from the Development Bank of Namibia and the Development Bank of Southern Africa to help modernise its fleet. TransNamib and the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme expect a hydrogen-powered locomotive operational by April next year, according to TransNamib spokesperson Abigail Raubenheimer. […]

todaySeptember 16, 2024 37

Africa

Tyla makes history with first VMA win for Africa

South Africa’s Tyla has won her first MTV Video Music Award for Best Afrobeats for her hit song Water, making history as the first female African artist to win a VMA. Taylor Swift, who had 12 nominations, won seven, including Artist of the Year and Best Collaboration for Fortnight featuring Post Malone. She is now the most-awarded artist in VMA history. Tyla says the impact her song has had globally is a […]

todaySeptember 12, 2024 82

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