insert_link Business / EconomicsStandard Bank invests N$10 million in community development Photo: Standard Bank Facebook Standard Bank Namibia has committed N$10 million to community development projects this year, focusing on health, education, housing, and socio-economic growth. The bank has invested over N$35 million in Corporate Social Investment (CSI) over the past five years. At a ceremony attended by government and community representatives, CEO Erwin Tjipuka handed over N$3.5 million to Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development Evelyn !Nowases‑Taeyele. The funds support the Buy‑a‑Brick […] today1 July, 2025
insert_link UncategorizedGIPF to launch pension-backed home loan scheme following government approval The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is preparing to implement its long-awaited Pension-Backed Home Loan Scheme (PBHLS), following approval from the Ministry of Finance. Under the initiative, active GIPF members will be able to use a portion of their pension savings as collateral to access home loans, a significant step toward improving affordable housing access for civil servants. Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah announced the scheme's formal endorsement in […] today1 July, 2025
insert_link NamibiaNamibia launches AfCFTA trade with 1st shipment from Walvis Bay Namibia has formally commenced trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) during a ceremony at the Walvis Bay Salt Warehouse. Hosted by the Ministry of International Relations and Trade, the event celebrated the shipment of Namibia’s first consignment—salt—as it joins the continental initiative designed to liberalize trade among 54 nations. Executive Director Penda Naanda underscored the importance of the appointment, stating, “This marks the beginning of Namibia’s active […] today30 June, 2025
insert_link NamibiaNamRA issues final reminder as tax deadline arrives The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) today urged all salaried individuals and pensioners to submit their tax returns by the end of the day, warning that no deadline extension will be granted. According to NamRA’s Manager for Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagements, Tonateni Shidhudhu, taxpayers can use the online portal or visit local offices for assistance. Filings submitted after the deadline may incur penalties and interest charges. NamRA has been running a […] today30 June, 2025
insert_link AfricaUganda’s Museveni seeks re-election President Yoweri Museveni Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, age 80, confirmed his bid for a seventh term in the January 2026 presidential election, potentially extending his hold on power to nearly half a century. Running under the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), Museveni formally expressed interest in serving as the party’s flagbearer via a post on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Reuters reports that Museveni has ruled […] today30 June, 2025
insert_link WorldSabotage not ruled out in Air India crash Photo: Reuters India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation has confirmed that investigators are exploring all possible causes, including sabotage, in the investigation into the June 12 crash of Air India Flight AI‑171, per junior minister Murlidhar Mohol. The Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner, en route from Ahmedabad to London, crashed into a residential area minutes after takeoff, killing an estimated 241 passengers and crew and injuring residents on the ground. One passenger survived the […] today30 June, 2025
insert_link AfricaDR Congo and Rwanda sign peace deal Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) formally signed a U.S.-brokered peace agreement on June 27, 2025, at the U.S. State Department, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and senior U.S. officials present. The accord aims to halt a long-running conflict that has resulted in thousands of deaths and displaced hundreds of thousands of civilians this year. According to the Washington Post, the conflict escalated in early 2025, […] today30 June, 2025
insert_link South AfricaDemocratic Alliance condemns brutal farm attack in Free State South African farmers protesting Photo: Credit: Photo: Eva-Lotta Jansson for The Telegraph The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Free State, South Africa, has expressed shock after a violent attack on a farmer in the Kestell district. DA Free State MPL Leona Kleynhans called on the government to urgently implement its rural safety strategy to better protect farm owners and workers. Kleynhans said that farm attacks are not isolated incidents, and called […] today30 June, 2025
insert_link NamibiaNational Commission on Research, Science and Technology presents AI readiness at UNESCO Forum Professor Anicia Peters The CEO of the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST), Professor Anicia Peters, presented the country’s Artificial Intelligence Readiness Assessment (AI RAM) report at the UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of AI held from 24–27 June 2025 in Bangkok. The forum brought together international stakeholders, including policymakers, academics, and civil society, to discuss the implementation of UNESCO’s 2021 Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial […] today30 June, 2025
