NamibiaNamibia 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. today20 November, 2025
insert_link NamibiaParliament 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 […] today19 November, 2025
NamibiaUnited 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 […] today19 November, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsBank 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 […] today19 November, 2025
insert_link NamibiaECN 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 […] today19 November, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsGovernment 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 […] today19 November, 2025
insert_link NamibiaMoHSS 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 […] today19 November, 2025
insert_link Health / MedicalHealth Ministry assures public it has enough HIV test kit supplies KHB-HIV Colloidal Gold test kit (Photo by: Shanghai Kehua Bio-Engineering Co., Ltd.) The Ministry of Health and Social Services has moved to reassure the public that the country has sufficient HIV test kits in stock, following concerns raised on social media about possible shortages. According to the ministry, the country currently has between two and three months of Colloidal Gold screening kits available, while a larger 11-month supply order is […] today19 November, 2025
insert_link NamibiaMiss Universe Namibia 2025 National Costume Unveiled By: Selma Taapopi The Miss Namibia Organisation has revealed the first images of the Miss Universe Namibia 2025, Johanna Swartbooi, national costume. Swartbooi will showcase the costume on Wednesday during the 74th Miss Universe Pageant - National Costume Showcase at 08H00 CAT. In a statement shared on social media platforms, the organisation said the national costume proudly reflects Namibia’s rich cultural diversity and breathtaking natural landscapes, presenting a visual story […] today19 November, 2025
