Government Allocates Funds to Revive Kalimbeza Rice Project

Government Allocates Funds to Revive Kalimbeza Rice Project

President Nangolo Mbumba disclosed on Thursday that the government has allocated N$8 million to rejuvenate the Kalimbeza Rice Project. The announcement was made during his keynote address at Namibia's 34th Independence Day celebrations held in Katima Mulilo, Zambezi Region. Notably, this marks the first time Zambezi has hosted Independence Day celebrations since 1990. In addition to the funding for the rice project, President Mbumba revealed that the government has approved […]

March 22, 2024 7

Namibia

New Cross-Border Payment Rules for Common Monetary Area

Starting April 15, 2024, the banking sector is implementing changes to cross-border payments within the Common Monetary Area, encompassing Namibia, Eswatini, Lesotho, and South Africa. Cross-border Electronic Fund Transfer payments within the CMA will no longer be allowed through domestic channels. Instead, clients must use the FNB App or FNB Online Banking to initiate Global Payments. Albert Matongela, FNB Namibia Payments Manager, explains further.

March 22, 2024 43

Namibia

31 Oshakati informal settlement residents receive title deeds

A total of 31 residents of Onawa in Oshakati have received title deeds as part of the Council's strategic plan for the 2022/23 - 2026/27 period. Spokesperson Katarina Kamari says the need to avail land to ultra-low-income earners, is to uplift and provide them with a pathway to homeownership.

March 22, 2024 20

Business / Economics

Common Monetary Area payments set to change

The banking sector will, as of 15 April 2024, change the way clients make and receive payments between Namibia, Eswatini, Lesotho, and South Africa. After that date all cross-border EFT payments processed and received by clients within the Common Monetary Area will no longer be processed as domestic payments, but will instead be initiated as global, or international payments. Here is FNB Namibia Payments Manager Albert Matongela with more.

March 22, 2024 41

Namibia

Cricket Namibia won’t waste time on new stadium

On Wednesday ground was symbolically broken at what will become Namibia’s first International Level cricket stadium and CEO of Cricket Namibia, Johan Muller, explained to attendees that they will not be wasting any time in making use of the facility once it has been built.

March 22, 2024 31

Namibia

President Mbumba reflects on 34th Independence celebrations

The country yesterday celebrated our 34th Independence Day in Katima Mulilo, under the theme "A People United for Prosperity". The event was marked by several cultural performances as well as a live band to highlight Namibia's diversity. With people queuing up from before 6am to guarantee themselves a spot we spoke to President Nangolo Mbumba to get his thoughts on the event.

March 22, 2024 48

Namibia

Governor says Zambezi Region could feed Namibia

Zambezi Governor, Lawrence Sampofu, has called on investors to take advantage of the fertile land available in the region and invest in agriculture and other potential tourism activities. Pointing to an abundance of water, wildlife, fish and other natural resources including rivers such as Zambezi, Kwandu, Linyanti and Chobe, Sampofu insisted that the region has the potential to provide employment opportunities and food security for Namibia.

March 22, 2024 12

Interview Transcripts

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Insights into Property Sale Regulations: A Conversation with Director Toni Hancox

In a recent interview with Miss Toni Hancox, Director of the Namibia Legal Assistance Centre, important insights into property sale regulations were shared. Here's a glimpse into the conversation: Understanding Primary Residence Status: Miss Hancox emphasized the significance of the property being sold as the primary residence of the homeowner. She clarified that if the property was initially occupied by the owner but later rented out and no longer used […]

March 22, 2024 6

Namibia

Cricket Namibia breaks ground on new stadium

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for Cricket Namibia’s new International cricket stadium, Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero, called on all Namibian cricketers to see the stadium as a “source of inspiration and motivation”. President of the Cricket Namibia Board, Dr. Rudie van Vuuren meanwhile explained how the design of what is set to become the internationally recognized “Namibian Cricket Ground”, or “NCG” came about.

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