Namibia Katutura Central constituency leadership plans to involve NamFISA to tackle City Of Windhoek debt interest "These people don't want long-lasting solutions ,and they use pensioners to try and make it seem as if they are putting in effort but the reality is they not ,they are running a social service like a private business." says Shaun Gariseb- a local leader in Katutura Central constituency. This is in regards to the City Of Windhoek's "write-off" of debts for pensioners,business and other debtors. todayDecember 13, 2023 22
insert_link Namibia Namibian Association of Medical Aid Funds says tariffs will remain unchanged going into 2024 The Namibian Association of Medical Aid Funds recently informed the industry that the 2023 tariffs will remain unchanged going into 2024. This effectively amounts to a reduction of member benefits, as funds will not cover members for inevitable medical inflation. Eben de Klerk :Legal Advisor of the Namibia Private Practitioners Forum. todayDecember 13, 2023 29
insert_link Namibia Macroprudential Oversight Committee of the Bank of Namibia held its second and last meeting of the year The Macroprudential Oversight Committee of the Bank of Namibia held its second and last meeting of the year, to assess potential risks and vulnerabilities in the Namibian Financial System. Florette Nakusera: Director of the committee. todayDecember 13, 2023 34
insert_link Namibia Namubes retains Swakopmund Mayoralship Independent Patriot for Change’s Dina Namubes and United Democratic Front’s David Am-!gabeb were re-elected as Swakopmund’s Mayor and Deputy Mayor respectively on Tuesday. The elections follow the postponement of another election held on 30 November, which resulted in a tie between Namubes and Matthias Henrichsen of the Swakopmund Resident’s Association. In her acceptance speech, Namubes expressed that the Swakopmund council faces its differences and disagreements like any other and theirs […] todayDecember 13, 2023 11
insert_link Namibia Health Connect Namibia hosts ‘Boy Child Camp’ at Ongwediva Health Connect Namibia, an affiliate of the University of Namibia, is organising a week-long ‘Boy Child Camp’ in Ongwediva that is focused on character building. One of the founders, Eliphas Shikongo says the camp is specifically aimed at young males aged 15-20. todayDecember 12, 2023 21
insert_link Business / Economics Industrialisation and Trade Ministry to conduct public consultations on key economic initiatives The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade is set to conduct public consultations on various initiatives, including the Special Economic Zone Bill, National Informal Economy, Startups and Entrepreneurship Development Policy, Namibia Investment Promotion and Facilitation Regulations, and the National Cooling Strategy. Here is Elijah Mukubonda, the Ministry's spokesperson with more details. todayDecember 12, 2023 32
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia’s inflation to ease in 2024 Namibia's inflation is expected to moderate in 2024, continuing a trend of slowing inflation rates. Simonis Storm Securities projections suggest a potential easing to 5.1%, indicating a positive step towards economic equilibrium. The stockbroker and wealth management company notes a steady decrease in inflation rates, fostering a stable environment for businesses and consumers. todayDecember 12, 2023 12
insert_link 2 Namibia Education Ministry announces exam results release date The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture will release the results for the Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary and Advanced Subsidiary Levels exams by 12 January 2024. Results will be available online and in media publications. Executive Director Sanet Steenkamp says systems are in place to address concerns of students unhappy with their grades. todayDecember 12, 2023 188 2
insert_link Namibia Vice President Mbumba calls for expanded job opportunities for the youth Vice President Nangolo Mbumba is calling on the public and private sectors to open up employment opportunities not only for National Youth Service graduates but also for university graduates. Mbumba says the government recognises the plight of the youth and the many challenges they face, such as a lack of skills and high unemployment. According to the Vice President, the government has prioritised addressing these challenges through various institutions. todayDecember 12, 2023 50