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Yango Drivers Drive Safer Roads

Yango’s partner drivers are driving safer roads by upholding professional standards and using app-based features like GPS tracking and SOS alerts. Reuben Williams, chief accounts manager for Yango, highlighted in a statement that these tools, combined with a culture of honesty and accountability, reduce reckless driving complaints, build passenger trust, and contribute to a safer ride-hailing experience nationwide.

20 November, 2025

Health / Medical

Urgent Call for Blood Donations by NamBTS

The Blood Transfusion Service has issued an urgent appeal for blood donations, urging the public to come forward and help save lives. Frieda Vatileni-Asino from NAMBTS emphasized that regular donations are crucial to maintain sufficient blood supply for hospitals and patients in need.

20 November, 2025

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Namibia and Angola Sign Cross-Border Asset Deal

The governments of Namibia and Angola have signed a landmark Asset Sharing Agreement, allowing them to jointly recover and share N$3.3 million in unlawfully acquired assets under Chapter V of the UN Convention Against Corruption. The agreement was signed by Namibia’s Minister of Justice and Labor, Fillemon Wise Immanuel, and Angola’s Attorney General, Hélder Fernando Pitta Grós. Ministry of Justice and Labor spokesperson Edmund //Khoaseb provided further details.

20 November, 2025

Namibia

Parliament criticised over weak legislative delivery

(Photo credit: New Era Publication) The National Assembly has come under fire from public policy analysts for failing to pass any meaningful legislation in 2025, aside from the national budget, as the legislature ended its session weeks early. Dr. Marius Kudumo, a local public policy analyst, expressed serious concern, noting that “this is the worst legislative performance since independence.” He warns that the early adjournment and lack of bills passed […]

19 November, 2025

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United Africa Group launches United PayPoint

By: Hertha Ekandjo United Africa Group on Windhoek in Windhoek launched United PayPoint, a licensed Payment Service Provider authorised by the Bank of Namibia to issue e-money as well as offer payment intermediary services. Set to launch early 2026, the company also holds a Micro Lending License from Namfisa which the Group said affirms PayPoint’s compliance, credibility, and commitment to building a trusted financial ecosystem. United PayPoint is a Financial […]

19 November, 2025

Business / Economics

Bank of Namibia Governor Johannes !Gawaxab to step down at year-end

The Bank of Namibia has announced that Governor Johannes !Gawaxab will step down on 31 December 2025, concluding more than five years in office. Appointed initially in June 2020 and later for a full five-year term, Gawaxab steered the bank through a turbulent period for the economy. Under his leadership, the bank executed a sharp 400-basis-point increase in interest rates during the 2022–2023 cycle and successfully managed inflation averaging 3.6 […]

19 November, 2025

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ECN confirms ballot paper discrepancies rectified ahead of 2025 elections

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has confirmed that all discrepancies in the ballot papers for the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities Elections have been fully resolved. Spokesperson De Wet Siluka told the media, “The Commission herewith informs the nation that all the ballot paper discrepancies have been rectified and the correct amount of ballot papers were delivered. All costs for printing the additional ballot papers were carried out […]

19 November, 2025

Business / Economics

Government denies claims of plan to buy stake in De Beers

De Beers store (Photo by: Financial Times) The government has rejected reports suggesting that the Cabinet approved a plan for the country to acquire a stake in the De Beers Group. The rumoured transaction claimed Namibia would purchase a 10–15% share in the global diamond company, valued at roughly N$14.5 billion, together with Botswana and Angola. In a statement, the Ministry of Industrialisation, Mines and Energy clarified that the Cabinet […]

19 November, 2025

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MoHSS moves to address shortages of essential medicines and HIV test kits

By: Selma Taapopi Amid public concern over the availability of essential medicines and HIV test kits, the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) says it has put in place several measures to stabilise supplies nationwide. The ministry confirmed that it has procured 300 000 units of paracetamol syrup, which are currently en route to Namibia and expected to arrive by middle December. Once delivered, the stock will meet national […]

19 November, 2025