Business / EconomicsNamRA recovers N$3.4 million through whistleblower reports By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has recovered N$3.4 million through its whistleblowing hotline. Launched last year and independently managed by Deloitte Namibia, the NamRA whistleblowing hotline has become a crucial tool in enhancing transparency and accountability. Since its activation in May 2024, the hotline has received 60 reports addressing concerns such as fraud, corruption, tax evasion, alleged money laundering, drug smuggling, and other unethical behavior. According to […] today12 March, 2025
NamibiaNUST Surpasses N$1 Billion in Research Funding and Expands STEM Enrolment by 52% By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia University of Science and Technology’s (NUST’s) research funding has surpassed more than N$1 billion over the last five years, coupled with the graduation of more than 4000 postgraduate students, including honours, masters and PhD students. The institution’s revenue has surpassed N$1 billion consecutively over the past two years. Speaking during the institution’s official opening of 2025 academic year, NUST Vice-chancellor Erold Naomab said NUST has […] today12 March, 2025
NamibiaNCRST awards N$4.5 million in research grants to UNAM scholars By: Hertha Ekandjo The National Commission on Research, Science, and Technology (NCRST) on Monday awarded research grants totaling N$4.5 million to University of Namibia (UNAM) researchers. The funding, provided through international partnerships, will support projects in artificial intelligence, agriculture, energy, water, health, and psychometric assessment. NCRST Chief Executive Officer Anicia Peters emphasized the importance of impactful, transdisciplinary research and a collaborative approach involving researchers, communities, government, and the private sector. […] today12 March, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsNamRA commissioner calls for improved trade facilitation in Africa By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) Commissioner Sam Shivute has emphasized the urgent need for Africa to improve intra-continental trade by addressing inefficiencies in customs regulations and border processes. Shivute highlighted that Africa’s intra-circuit trade stands at a mere 20% to 25%, significantly lower than Europe’s 60% to 67%. The commissioner was speaking during the official launch of the Coordinated Border Management (CBM) National Strategy for Namibia and the […] today12 March, 2025
insert_link EnvironmentEU delegation visits Orano Desalination Plant Managing Director of the Orano Erongo Desalination plant Tommie Gouws The EU delegation has visited the Orano Erongo Desalination Plant near the coastal town of Wlotzkasbaken in the Erongo region. The plat was built by Orano (formerly Areva) to supply water to the Trekkopje uranium mine. However, due to the mine’s suspension, the plant now primarily provides desalinated water to other industrial users and municipalities in the region, including the […] today12 March, 2025
insert_link NamibiaSouth Africa faces trade fallout with U.S. “He wants access to our markets but refuses to abide by Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) policies.” WINDHOEK, March 12 - Diplomatic tensions between South Africa and the United States have intensified following President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to sign the controversial Expropriation Act into law. The move has received strong opposition from Washington, with the Trump administration responding by cutting aid and accusing Pretoria of discrimination against Afrikaner farmers. News24 […] today12 March, 2025
insert_link NamibiaNUST’s research funding surpasses N$1b By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)’s research funding has surpassed more than N$1 billion over the last five years, coupled with the graduation of more than 4000 postgraduate students, including honours, master's and PhD students. The institution’s revenue has surpassed N$1 billion consecutively over the past two years. Speaking during the institution’s official opening of 2025 academic year, NUST Vice-chancellor Erold Naomab said NUST has […] today12 March, 2025
insert_link CrimeWalvis Bay woman loses over N$777.000 to a fraudster A 51-year-old woman from Walvis Bay was defrauded of N$ 777,568.23 by a suspect who posed as a Bank Windhoek representative and obtained her confidential banking details. The incident occurred on Monday, 10 March 2025, between 14:58 and 16:00 via internet banking. The suspect unlawfully called the victim, misrepresented themselves as a bank official, and manipulated her into providing sensitive banking information. The Namibian police Chief Inspector Elifas Kuwinga has […] today12 March, 2025
insert_link LocalEuropean Union Delegation Visits Erongo to Strengthen Green Industrialisation Partnerships By: Hertha Ekandjo A delegation from the European Union (EU), including EU Ambassador to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins, Thorsten Hutter (Germany), Rui Carmo (Portugal), and Alberto de la Calle (Spain), are currently visiting the Erongo region to explore the country’s leadership in green industrialization. The visit aimed to strengthen the Namibia-EU partnership under the #TeamEurope and #GlobalGateway initiatives, with a focus on key sectors such as green hydrogen, renewable […] today11 March, 2025
