insert_link NamibiaMVA Fund holds public consultations on Proposed Act changes MVA Fund consultations (Photos: MVA Fund) The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund is engaging communities and stakeholders across Namibia on proposed amendments to the MVA Fund Act. A public consultation meeting took place in the Oshana region on Tuesday to gather input from residents, local leaders, and industry stakeholders. Helena Shilongo, Senior Manager for Claims at the MVA Fund, emphasized the importance of public participation in shaping policies that directly […] today19 August, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsSA’s Numsa engages authorities to find buyers for shuttered Goodyear plant Goodyear Plant, Kariega, South Africa (Photo: fullview.co.za) The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) is in talks with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition to identify strategic partners to take over the Goodyear South Africa plant in the Eastern Cape. The tyre manufacturing facility in Kariega closed its doors last Friday, resulting in more than 900 job losses and raising concerns about the economic impact on the […] today19 August, 2025
insert_link AfricaSADC calls for swift establishment of regional development fund 45th Ordinary Summit of the SADC Heads of State and Government, Antananarivo, Madagascar (Photo: Namibian Presidency X) The 16-member Southern African Development Community (SADC) has renewed its call for the rapid establishment of the SADC Regional Development Fund. The fund is intended to support regional integration, infrastructure development, and socio-economic growth across member states. SADC officials say that a functional development fund will strengthen economic cooperation, promote sustainable development, and […] today19 August, 2025
insert_link WorldMyanmar schedules nationwide elections Myanmar elections (Photo: Sai Aung Main/AFP via Getty Images) Myanmar will hold nationwide elections in December, raising concerns among critics about the credibility of the poll. Observers warn that the military-planned election in a country still embroiled in civil conflict is unlikely to be free or fair. The absence of a free media and the arrest of most leaders from Aung San Suu Kyi’s dissolved National League for Democracy (NLD) […] today19 August, 2025
insert_link South AfricaAfrica’s richest country sees farm exports to the U.S. jump 26% before tariff hit South African Citrus farmers (Photo: Reuters) South Africa’s agricultural exports to the United States saw a sharp increase in the second quarter, driven by a strong harvest and rising global commodity prices, reports Isaac Lukando. The growth underscores the sector’s resilience amid challenging global trade conditions. Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen highlighted the industry’s robust performance, emphasizing its ability to navigate economic headwinds while contributing significantly to the national economy. The […] today19 August, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsMTC rolls out rural network optimisation initiative MTC Head Office in Olympia, Windhoek Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has rolled out a rural network optimisation project aimed at addressing coverage gaps and improving service quality in northern Namibia. The initiative follows an extensive 2,000-kilometre audit across Outapi, Oshakati, Rundu, and Katima Mulilo, targeting areas where connectivity has traditionally been weak. The project will focus on upgrading infrastructure and optimising network performance to ensure that residents and businesses in […] today19 August, 2025
insert_link NamibiaCyber Security Incident Response Team warns of rising cyber threats from stolen data From the left, Dr Tulimevava Mufeti (CRAN), Mrs Emilia Nghikembua (CRAN), Hon Emma Theofelus (MICT) and Mr Elvis Nashilongo (CRAN)(Photo: Namibia Economist) The Namibian Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NamCSIRT) has raised alarm over a growing wave of global cyber threats linked to “stealer logs,” a form of malware that secretly extracts sensitive information such as passwords, banking details, and corporate data. According to NamCSIRT, more than 4.3 million devices […] today19 August, 2025
insert_link Health / MedicalLiberty Life and Cancer Association to host Chica the Bear family fun day (Photo: Facebook) Liberty Life Namibia, in partnership with the Cancer Association of Namibia, will host the Chica the Bear Family Fun Day on 27 September to raise funds and awareness for children’s cancer. The day’s activities will include a 5km fun walk, games, food stalls, and family-friendly entertainment, aimed at bringing the community together while supporting a vital cause. Rolf Hansen, CEO of the Cancer Association of Namibia, encouraged Namibians […] today19 August, 2025
insert_link NamibiaNamibia ratifies ILO convention on workers with family responsibilities ILO Conference, Geneva (Photo: International Labour Organisation) Namibia has officially ratified the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Convention 156, aimed at protecting workers with family responsibilities. Ambassador Julia Imene-Chanduru said the move strengthens Namibia’s commitment to gender equality and the promotion of family-friendly workplace policies. Labour analyst Sydwill Scholtz explained that the ratification ensures men and women can balance work and family obligations while fully participating in the labour market. The […] today19 August, 2025
