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

Namibia

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Business / Economics

Namibia Sees Surge in Private Sector Credit Extension in May 2024

In May, private sector credit extension in Namibia rose to 3.2% year-on-year, up from 1.6% in April 2024 and 1.5% in May 2023, marking the highest increase this year and the highest since March 2023. Simonis Storm attributes this growth primarily to increased corporate demand, which surged to 4.7% year-on-year in May 2024, compared to 0.6% in April and a contraction of -3.4% in May 2023. Simonis Storm's Economist, Halleluya […]

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Bank of Namibia Introduces Universal Instant Payment Programme for Enhanced Financial Access

The Bank of Namibia hosted the industry kick-off for the Instant Payment Programme, a major initiative to improve financial inclusion and accessibility nationwide. The Instant Payment Solution, compatible with any device including non-smartphones, aims to ensure that vendors, taxi drivers, pensioners, and small business owners can use it easily. Sandra Garises, the Bank's principal communication officer.  

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City of Windhoek Accused of Concealing Faulty Billing System

The City of Windhoek is facing allegations of concealing a malfunctioning billing system for more than two years, resulting in billing discrepancies, including a case where a client's water bill spiked to N$1 million within a month. The controversy, reportedly kept confidential by city officials, also involves the mysterious erasure of a N$90,000 municipal account bill. Despite a court ruling favoring the client with the N$1 million bill, residents continue […]

todayJuly 2, 2024 78

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Agriculture Minister launches Rundu water treatment plant extension

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Rundu Water Treatment Plant Extension took place on Monday in Rundu. This project is a key step toward ensuring a sustainable water supply and supporting the socio-economic development of the Kavango East and Kavango West regions. The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein says that access to water is not merely a resource, it is a basic human right to life.

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Business / Economics

Relief for motorists as the Ministry of Mines and Energy announces fuel reduction

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced that petrol prices will decrease by 80 cents per litre,  diesel with 50ppm will decrease by 60 cents per litre and diesel 10ppm will decrease by 70 cents per litre. The changes come into effect on Wednesday 3 July 2024. Cirrus Capital economist Robert McGregor says despite the decreases we face for July, the fuel prices for both diesel and petrol are […]

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Namibia hosts women’s leadership summit Nalafem

Namibia is hosting the Nalafem Summit today, attracting both local and international delegates. The summit serves as a platform for Africa's women leaders from various sectors, including politics and activism, to share best practices and foster collaboration between the public and civil society. Ministry of Information and Communication Technology spokesperson, Shoki Kandjimi.

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