National Petroleum Corporation Alerts Public to Email Scam

National Petroleum Corporation Alerts Public to Email Scam

The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia has issued a warning about a scam involving fraudulent emails purportedly from NamCor. Scammers are using email addresses ending in "namcor-na.com" to trick individuals into paying for Request for Quotation documents. Paulo Coelho, NamCor's Manager of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations, elaborates on the deceptive scheme.

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Namibia

FNB House Price Index: Diverse Growth Trends Across Segments and Regions

The FNB Namibia House Price Index for Quarter 4 of 2023 showed 1.5% 12-month average growth, down from the previous quarter. Segments varied, with declines in small and medium segments, while large and luxury segments surged. Ruusa Nandago, FNB Namibia Economist, provided insights.

April 10, 2024 57

Namibia

SWAPO Members Advocate for Extraordinary Congress Despite Constitutional Clarification

SWAPO backbencher Jerry Ekandjo and former works ministry permanent secretary Peter Mwatile recently met with SWAPO vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to advocate for the party to convene an extraordinary congress. This move comes despite the party's clarification, conveyed by its lawyer Sisa Namandje, that SWAPO's constitution does not explicitly mandate an extraordinary congress to be held three months after the death of a sitting president.

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Business / Economics

Namibia’s digital nomad visa takes lead over South Africa’s

South Africa is following in Namibia's footsteps. This as the country is planning a policy reform with new visa regulations. SA is introducing the digital nomad visa for remote work if earnings exceed R1 million. Bloomberg News reports that a point-based system will replace the critical skills list, with criteria set for publication by the end of April. Also, requirements for police clearance certificates and other documents are being relaxed. […]

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Namibia

City of Windhoek offers extended debt relief registration

The City of Windhoek has extended the registration period for pensioner debt relief to 31 May 2024. The relief will however be strictly conducted at the Katutura Customer Care Office on weekdays between 8 am and 4 pm. City spokesperson Cillie Kapolo has more.

April 9, 2024 56

Namibia

Electoral Commission allocates N$269 million for November elections

The Electoral Commission of Namibia has set aside N$269 million for the upcoming November elections. The allocation according to the Brief, focuses on the General Registration of Voters and the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections, with N$3.5 million reserved for potential by-elections. The funds are also aimed at ensuring the participation of voters in the electoral process. Meanwhile, the ECN unveiled the official timetable for the 2024 elections last […]

April 9, 2024 38

Namibia

Popular Democratic Movement Councillor Urges Voters to Support Party in Upcoming Elections

Western Muharukua, a Popular Democratic Movement councillor for the Opuwo Rural Constituency, urged supporters to rectify past mistakes by voting for the PDM in November's national elections. Speaking at a new member welcoming ceremony in Etanga village, Muharukua emphasized the party's appeal and welcomed 10 new members from different political backgrounds over the weekend.

April 9, 2024 14

Namibia

Woman Allegedly Commits Suicide in Aussenkehr Residence

In Aussenkehr, a 33-year-old woman named Mashe Kambungu purportedly took her own life by hanging herself from the ceiling of her shared residence with her boyfriend. According to Deputy Commissioner Nikodemus Mbango of the Namibian Police Force, the incident occurred on Monday morning, with Kambungu's boyfriend finding her lifeless body around 08h30am. The authorities have notified Kambungu's next of kin, and investigations into the matter are ongoing.

April 9, 2024 9

Namibia

Usakos Murder Case Postponed as Accused Remanded in Custody

The murder trial of a 26-year-old man, accused of killing his ex-girlfriend over the weekend in Usakos, has been adjourned to May 7, 2024, for further investigations. Identified as Samuel #Goseb, the accused appeared in the Usakos Magistrate’s Court on Monday. According to police reports, he allegedly entered the victim's house while she was away with friends and waited for her. Upon her return, he purportedly attacked her, resulting in […]

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