NSA Data Shows Fish Tops Namibia’s Export List in February

NSA Data Shows Fish Tops Namibia’s Export List in February

Recent data released by the Namibia Statistics Agency reveals that fish was the most exported commodity in February 2024, constituting 22.5% of the country's total export of goods. According to the Namibia Merchandise Trade Statistics Bulletin, fish was predominantly exported to Spain, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Zambia. Non-monetary gold ranked second, representing 17.6% of total exports, with all exports directed to South Africa. Copper and articles of […]

April 3, 2024 33

Namibia

Security Guard Shot and Robbed in Ondangwa Incident

According to Frida Shikole, the Namibian Police Force Community Policing Sub-division Inspector for Oshana, a 45-year-old security guard was reportedly shot in the head and robbed of his service shotgun and cellphone on Sunday. The incident allegedly occurred at Omwandi waKamanya in Ondangwa around 05:30am. Shikole stated that the victim had just finished his night shift and was on his way home when he was attacked by three unknown male […]

April 3, 2024 15

Namibia

Two Separate Incidents of Suspected Suicide Reported

In two separate incidents reported , the body of a 29-year-old man, identified as Richard Murotua, was found hanging from the ceiling of his room in Omaruru's Ozondje location in the Erongo region. The Namibian Police Force revealed in an incident report that Murotua's lifeless body was discovered with an electric cable around his neck, and no suicide note was found. Similarly, the body of a 27-year-old man, Leopolo Hambata, […]

April 3, 2024 22

Namibia

Windhoek’s Mayor Turnover Hindering Goal Achievement according to Political Analyst

Over the past decade, Windhoek has seen more than 9 mayors, with terms reduced from 2-year tenures to just one since the reign of Muesee Kazapua in 2019. This frequent turnover has significantly impacted the ability of these leaders to accomplish important goals they have set out to achieve. Political Analyst Erika Thomas provides insights on the matter.

April 3, 2024 30

Namibia

Petrol and diesel price increases

The Mines and Energy ministry has announced a petrol price increase of N$1.52 per litre, effective midnight. Additionally, both diesel grades will see an increase of 72 cents per litre. Stella-Maris Amadhila, an economist at the Ministry of Mines and Energy, provides insights on the matter.

April 3, 2024 20

Namibia

Telecom Namibia Reports over 400K Active Mobile Subscribers as Deactivation Process Concludes

Telecom Namibia has announced that as of March 31, 2024, there are a total of 442,410 active mobile subscribers following the completion of the deactivation process. After this process, Telecom Namibia will maintain a base of 250,812 registered prepaid subscribers. Nomvula Kambinda, spokesperson for Telecom, provides further details.

April 3, 2024 54

Namibia

Prosecutor General Investigates Alleged Looting of SME Bank

Martha Imalwa, the Prosecutor General, has stated that she and her team are meticulously examining documents that detail the alleged looting of the Small and Medium Enterprises Bank. This scrutiny aims to determine whether any criminal activities contributed to the bank's closure in 2017. The directive came after Supreme Court judge Dave Smuts instructed the court's registrar to provide a set of documents filed by the bank's liquidators in the […]

April 3, 2024 9

Business / Economics

BIPA urged to extend waiver program deadline

Registered business owners are requesting an extension on the Business and Intellectual Property Authority's Annual Duty Penalty Waiver Program, citing long queues observed at both the Grove and Maerua Mall. Registered business owners are required to pay an annual fee of N$120; however, failure to pay results in penalties. BIPA’s Executive of Marketing, Corporate Communications, and Client Management Services, Ockert Jansen, comments on the issue.

April 2, 2024 56

Namibia

CRAN says no extension for SIM card users

With no further extension given to SIM card users beyond 31 March 2024, we contacted Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia spokesperson Mufaro Nesongano about the way forward for those who have missed the deadline.

April 2, 2024 116