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Business / Economics

South African Reserve Bank Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged, BoN Likely to Follow Suit

The South African Reserve Bank has decided to maintain the repo rate at 8.25%, with the prime lending rate at 11.75%. The Bank of Namibia, usually aligned with the SARB to uphold the currency peg, is expected to follow suit. Currently, Namibia's repo rate is at 7.75%. The BoN's upcoming monetary policy meeting on 14 February will provide further insights. Insights from Salomo Hei, Managing Director of High Economic Intelligence.

today26 January, 2024

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Namibia

Strategic Planning Mandate Issued to Government Entities by Office of the Prime Minister

The Deputy Director in the Office of the Prime Minister has issued a directive to all government offices, ministries, agencies, and regional councils to formulate strategic and annual plans, along with customer service charters. This initiative aims to enhance organizational planning and customer service across government entities as Namibian is a signatory to the African Charter under the AFrican Union Commission. Here's Roberto Mwilima-Deputy Director in the Office of the […]

today26 January, 2024

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Africa

26 January 2024 Business Highlights – The World’s Latest Economic Developments

By Leonard Witbeen Namibia Airports Company Engages Local Leaders for Airport ExpansionThe Namibia Airports Company (NAC) is in talks with traditional authorities and local leadership in the Zambezi and Kavango East regions to secure additional land for the development of modern airports. Bisey Uirab, NAC's CEO, highlighted that the current airports in the Zambezi and Kavango East regions are situated on land owned by the Ministry of Defence and Veterans […]

today26 January, 2024

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Entertainment

Nascam Admits 26-Year Operational Gap Amid Artist Dissatisfaction

In a revelation that has stirred discontent among local artists, the Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music acknowledged operating for 26 years without any established operational policies. During Nascam's open day, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Albert Nicanor, voiced his dissatisfaction, citing the absence of policies and technical capacity as hindrances to fulfilling the institution's mandate. Nicanor highlighted the impact of this operational gap on local artists, […]

today26 January, 2024

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Namibia

Brave Warriors coach has a good project: Chelle

  By Hesron Kapanga Eric Sekou Chelle, the head coach of the Malian men’s senior national football team, has said he was proud of the project the Namibian coach, Collin Benjamin, has built. Chelle’s team and Benjamin’s team played out to a goalless draw in their last Group E match at the 2023 African Cup of Nations underway in Ivory Coast. The match took place at the Laurent Pokou Stadium […]

today25 January, 2024

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Namibia

Namibia advocates for transformation of CPA

    Namibia has taken the lead in advocating for the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) to be transformed from a charitable organisation into an international inter-parliamentary organisation. The Namibian parliament this week hosted a meeting of the budget committee of the CPA Africa region to, among others, discuss the resolution to convert the parliamentary association into an international body. While officiating the budget committee meeting in Windhoek on Thursday, chairperson […]

today25 January, 2024

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Namibia

Theft of Drought Relief Food Sparks Concerns in Ohangwena Region

In a concerning turn of events, food items designated for the national drought relief program were reported stolen from the Oshikango warehouse in the Ohangwena Region. The Office of the Prime Minister addressed the incident in a press release on Wednesday, confirming that a case has been filed with the Namibian Police, and the alleged culprits have been apprehended. The OPM emphasized the importance of public cooperation, urging citizens to […]

today25 January, 2024

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Namibia

Education Ministry Approves New Primary School in Groot Aub to Address Overcrowding Issues

The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture has given the green light for the construction of an extra primary school in Groot Aub, Khomas Region. The Director of Education, Paulus Nghikembua revealed that the anticipated completion date for the new school is 2030. Groot Aub, situated approximately 60 kilometers south of Windhoek, has experienced significant growth, with its current population exceeding 24,000 residents. The settlement currently accommodates its expanding community […]

today25 January, 2024