insert_link Namibia Tax Relief Fra Ahead: Namibia’s Minister Shiimi Promises Benefits for Taxpayers Finance Minister, Iipumbu Shiimi has announced forthcoming tax relief measures, including raising the tax threshold to N$100,000, which will exempt individuals earning up to this amount from income tax. The amendment, part of the national budget for 2024/25, is currently undergoing legal review and is expected to be finalized by October. Shiimi highlighted the importance of providing relief to households amidst economic challenges like high interest rates and inflation, reassuring […] todayMay 21, 2024 163
insert_link Namibia Rally for a Cause: Cancer Association of Namibia Raises N$1.6 Million to Combat Cancer The Cancer Association of Namibia's annual Rough and Tough Rally for Cancer in Damaraland from 16 to 19 May brought together over 430 participants, including 133 antique cars, raising over N$1.6 million to support cancer initiatives. WO30 CEO, Rolf Hansen clarified that the funds will aid in decentralizing critical healthcare, establishing cancer clinics nationwide, and expanding Palliative Care Namibia. Hansen also addressed and dismissed false claims linking COVID-19 vaccines to […] todayMay 21, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia PstBet NFA Cup quarter-final battle confirmed The quarterfinal draw for the women’s and men’s categories of the PstBet Namibia Football Association (NFA) Cup was held here on Monday with top Premier League teams scheduled to lock horns. The quarterfinal of the PstBet NFA Cup will be played over the weekend of 25 and 26 May 2024 at the Oshakati stadium. The upcoming fixtures include exciting matches between the Debmarine Namibia Premiership champions African Stars and […] todayMay 21, 2024 217
insert_link Namibia IUM to invest N$3 million in post-graduate start-ups https://youtu.be/BxvVW8SXZmU By Ketemba Tjipepa The International University of Management (IUM) will be establishing five companies this year, allowing graduates to become shareholders by presenting their bankable project ideas, to empower them with business ownership opportunities. This was revealed by IUM founder, professor David Namwandi during the university’s winter graduation at Windhoek’s showgrounds on Friday. The N$3 million investment by the university will involve staff members assisting graduates in managing their projects until they […] todayMay 21, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Government Condemns Attempted Coup in DRC, Calls for Peace Initiatives Namibia has unequivocally condemned the attempted coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo, affirming its steadfast stance against unconstitutional power transitions. Minister Peya Mushelenga emphasized Namibia's adherence to African Union principles, advocating for the rejection of any unconstitutional change of governments. Namibia also expressed support for the Southern African Development Community's commitment to promoting peace and security in the region. Additionally, Mushelenga called upon the international community to aid in […] todayMay 21, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Inter-Social group competition at the Windhoek Golf Club On the past weekend the Windhoek Golf Club hosted a second inter-social groups stableford competition. The WGC boasts with eleven social groups of which seven participated. The competition did not attract as many players as the first competition. Some thoughts will go into this series event to make it more attractive. Each group’s individual points were added and divided by the numbers of players in that group (max. 10) […] todayMay 21, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Young table tennis stars shine bright at National Championships The Namibia Table Tennis Association (NTTA) hosted the national Youth Championships at Wanderers Sports Grounds on Saturday, 18 May 2023. The junior men competed in under 11, under 15 and under 19 while the junior ladies competed in under 15 and under 19. The young stars also competed in junior ladies’ doubles, junior men doubles and mixed doubles. Despite the absence of various schools, many players showed up at […] todayMay 21, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia KK Palace, NCS promoted to Premier League King Kauluma (KK) Palace Football Club made history this weekend by winning their stream and making a comeback to the top division of Namibian football 20 years after being demoted to the Northwest Stream First Division Football League. The Ondangwa team, who competed in the NPL in 2004-05, has shown a lot of tenacity on their way to returning to the top division after winning the NWSFD league […] todayMay 21, 2024 125
insert_link Namibia Vehicle Sales Plummet in April 2024, Marking Year’s Lowest Figures In April 2024, vehicle sales plummeted to 899 units, down from 1,451 units in March and 1,004 units in April last year, representing a negative growth rate of 38.0% month-on-month and 10.5% year-on-year. The decline, driven primarily by commercial vehicles, was the lowest monthly sales recorded this year. Simonis Storm Economist, Halleluya Ndimulunde. todayMay 21, 2024 44