insert_link Namibia Electoral Commission Promotes Transparency in ||Kharas Region Officials from the Electoral Commission of Namibia convened a meeting with various stakeholders in the ||Kharas Region, emphasizing the importance of maintaining integrity and transparency in democratic processes. ||Kharas Governor Aletha Frederick stressed the ECN's crucial role in organizing elections and referenda fairly and impartially. She urged stakeholders to collaborate closely with the ECN to uphold democratic values. Political party leaders, local officials, civil society representatives, and police officers attended […] todayApril 26, 2024 8
insert_link Business / Economics NBL updates President Nangolo Mbumba on Distell integration Namibia Breweries Limited’s Board Directors and Management Leadership Team paid a courtesy vist to President Nangolo Mbumba at the State House on Wednesday. The purpose of the visit was to update the President on the successful integration of Distell Namibia into NBL and the investments done so far to produce and pack wine and cider at NBL. NBL Corporate Affairs Manager Surihe Gaomas-Guchu. todayApril 26, 2024 37
insert_link Namibia Namibians turn to garbage site to make ends meet https://youtu.be/adxbRDfZIqQ By Ketemba Tjipepa, via News on One Times are tough, but some men and women are trying their best to make ends meet. At Windhoek's One Nation garbage site, over 70 individuals, most of them women, spend their days waiting for garbage trucks to dispose of waste, considering it their workplace despite the hazardous conditions. They use what they find in the garbage to eat, and […] todayApril 26, 2024 38
insert_link Namibia PDM President Urges Accelerated Investment in Irrigation Infrastructure for Agricultural Transformation McHenry Venaani, President of the Popular Democratic Movement, stresses the need to prioritize and expedite investments in irrigation infrastructure to drive agricultural transformation and sustainable growth. Speaking in the National Assembly, Venaani advocates for the adoption of innovative water-saving technologies and the strengthening of capacities across agricultural sectors. He highlights evidence from across Africa, showing that nations with robust irrigation strategies have not only mitigated hunger but also decreased dependence […] todayApril 26, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority to Host FinTech Square Event in May 2024 The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority is organizing FinTech Square, an event aimed at exploring the intersection of finance and technology. Scheduled for May. The event will showcase various innovations in financial technology, highlighting their potential to transform traditional financial practices. NAMFISA spokesperson Victoria Muranda emphasizes the importance of this convergence in revolutionizing financial processes for both institutions and consumers. todayApril 26, 2024 64
insert_link Namibia Bank of Namibia Launches Instant Payment Project Today, the Bank of Namibia is set to unveil its Instant Payment Project, aiming to introduce faster and more efficient payment transfers. Instant payments, credited to accounts within ten seconds of processing, offer a swift alternative to traditional methods. Deputy Minister of Finance Maureen Hinda-Mbuende highlights the significance of this initiative, which aligns with global trends towards real-time financial transactions. todayApril 26, 2024 79
insert_link Namibia Namibia Progressive Party Proposes Mines to Alleviate Housing and Unemployment Crisis Penda Negonga of the Namibia Progressive Party suggests that mines could contribute over N$36 million annually to address the country's housing crisis, potentially mitigating unemployment. Negonga hints at exploring additional contributors for a "Development Tax" to support further solutions. todayApril 26, 2024 28
insert_link Namibia Communications Regulatory Authority Pursues Tax Reductions for Cheaper Telecom Services Emilia Nghikembua, CEO of the Communications Regulatory Authority , announces a taxation study aimed at engaging the government to reduce taxes in the telecom sector. The goal is to make data and phone calls more affordable. Cran is also conducting a pricing study for voice clips, SMSes, and data to determine mobile service prices, with regulations to follow once completed. Stakeholder engagements have begun, with some licensees already reducing prices. […] todayApril 26, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia MVA Fund offers support and medical care after fatal Kuiseb road accident The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund has extended its condolences to the families affected by the tragic crash that occurred on the Kuiseb river road between Walvis Bay and the Kuiseb Pass on Wednesday resulting in the death of 2 people and injuries to many more. In a statement, the Fund says the injured will receive the appropriate medical care and attention they need. The MVA Fund further says they are […] todayApril 25, 2024 52