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Competition Commission Transfers N$9 Million in Penalties to State

The Competition Commission has contributed N$65 million in penalties to the State Revenue Fund since 2009, including N$9 million for the 2024/25 financial year. The latest payments came from settlement agreements in the non-financial, cement, and fuel and air transport sectors. Dina //Gowases is the Commission’s spokesperson:

23 October, 2025

Namibia

University of Science and Technology Launches Technical and Vocational Education Conference

The University of Science and Technology has kicked off the this year’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training Conference in Windhoek, focusing on innovation, partnerships, and skills development. Policymakers, educators, and industry leaders are exploring ways to strengthen the technical workforce. Joseph Mukendwa is the Head of Policy, Planning, and Strategy at the Green Hydrogen

23 October, 2025

Namibia

War veterans demand audience with Swapo SG

By: Ludorf Iyambo A group of about 200 Namibian Refugees repatriated in 1989 have threatened to sleep at the Swapo Headquarters until the party’s secretary General Sofia Shaningwa receives their petition. This comes after a group of senior citizens from different regions gathered at Swapo headquarters in Windhoek on Wednesday to hand over their petition. Prior to the protest, the group had written a letter to Shaningwa informing her of […]

22 October, 2025

Namibia

Namibia and Algeria strengthen parliamentary ties at IPU Assembly

By: Hertha Ekandjo Picture: Parliament Namibia and Algeria have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation during a high-level meeting held on the sidelines of the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Geneva on Wednesday. The speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, led the Namibian delegation in talks with the Speaker of the Council of the Nation of Algeria, focusing on strengthening parliamentary relations, promoting youth and women empowerment, […]

22 October, 2025

Namibia

Household debt reaches N$77 billion as borrowing growth slows

By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia’s household debt stood at N$77 billion by the end of June 2025, marking a slowdown in borrowing as growth eased to just 0.3 percent during the first half of the year. This represents a decline of 2.3 percentage points compared to the previous period, reflecting weaker demand for credit among consumers. According to the Bank of Namibia (BoN) and the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) […]

22 October, 2025

Namibia

Mulongeni Urges Parties to Focus on Local Needs

Political analyst Ben Mulongeni told NewsOnOne's Willem Snyman that parties must offer realistic and actionable messages that address local issues ahead of the regional council and local authority elections. He noted that many voters skip local polls because parties often pick loyalists instead of candidates genuinely supported by the community, leaving citizens disengaged.

22 October, 2025

Namibia

National Road Safety Council Sounds Alarm on Road Safety Crisis

The National Road Safety Council has raised the alarm over increasing road deaths, with 414 recorded this year. The latest accident in Oshikoto resulted in nine deaths and fifteen injuries, following an August crash that killed fifteen, including a pregnant woman. Ambrosius Tierspoor, NRSC head of communications:

22 October, 2025

Business / Economics

Shafudah Announces Spending Adjustments in Mid-Term Budget Review

Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah tabled the Mid-Term Budget Review before Parliament, providing an update on the local economic progress and key fiscal adjustments. The proposed changes to the 2025 Appropriation Act aim to realign government spending and ensure adequate funding for national priorities through the rest of the 2025/26 financial year. Simonis Storm economist Almandro Jansen:

22 October, 2025

Namibia

NANSO and Huawei host Youth in ICT Summit

(Photo: by teknologi.bisnis.com/) The Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO), in partnership with Huawei Technologies, hosted its first Youth in ICT Summit under the theme “Digital Literacy and Cyber Security.” NANSO President Dorthea Nangolo said the summit is designed to empower the youth with ICT skills and knowledge critical for the digital era. The initiative brought together students, educators, and industry experts to explore technology trends, cybersecurity challenges, and digital skill […]

21 October, 2025