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NamRa conducts study at Trans Kalahari Border Post

The Namibia Revenue Agency will undertake the second Time Release Study from 15 to 25 January 2024 at the Trans Kalahari Border Post. The study has been developed by the World Customs Organisation to measure the actual time required for the release and clearance of goods, from the time of arrival until the physical release of cargo. NamRa’s Tonateni Shidhudhu explains.

11 January, 2024

Namibia

Angola is an important neighbour: Ndeitunga

Angola is still Namibia's important sister country, said Ohangwena Governor Sebastian Ndeitungu, who also urged the border regions to stay friendly with the northern neighbour. Speaking to Nampa on Thursday, the former police chief said that Ohangwena and other border regions must maintain a good relationship with Angola. “Angola is a very important neighbour and sister country. Not only Ohangwena should have a good relationship with Angola. The whole of […]

11 January, 2024

Namibia

Oshana police urges vigilance over scammers

As people rush to stores to buy their children's back-to-school supplies, the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in Oshana Region has advised the public to be on the lookout for scammers. Oshana NamPol's Community Affairs Officer, Inspector Thomas Aiyambo, stated that parents and guardians have to be cautious against being duped into believing that the are people selling less expensive school uniforms behind shopping centres. According to Aiyambo, this comes after […]

11 January, 2024

Business / Economics

Bank of Namibia joins the network for greening the financial system to drive sustainability in the Financial Sector

1. The Bank of Namibia is pleased to announce its membership in the esteemed Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS), a group of central banks and prudential supervisory authorities committed to advancing environmental and climate risk management in the financial sector globally. As of 27 December 2023, the Bank of Namibia has been appointed as a plenary member, joining the ranks of 134 members and 21 observers within the […]

11 January, 2024

Namibia

Otjiwarongo pensioner allegedly shoots, kills man

Police in Otjiwarongo are investigating a case of murder, following the death of a 29-year-old man, allegedly at the hands of a 79-year-old man. The incident, according to a report issued by the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, happened on Wednesday at around 21h20. 'Allegations are that the victim was fatally shot by the suspect after he charged at him with a knife. It is further […]

11 January, 2024

Namibia

NABTA pleads for bus drivers to stop overloading

Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (NABTA) Secretary General, Pendapala Nakathingo is cautioning bus drivers to refrain from the overloading of passengers, particularly during the festive season when demand is high. Nakathingo said this in an interview with Nampa on Thursday, adding that the association cautioned some buses that are overloading as they have added extra make-shift seats to make more money, which is a practice that needs to stop as […]

11 January, 2024

Namibia

Namibia reiterates Israel condemnation: Naanda

The Republic of Namibia has reiterated its strong condemnation of Israel for the killing of innocent civilians and forcible displacements of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the remainder of the Occupied Palestinian Territory. This is according to Executive Director in the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Penda Naanda, in a press statement issued on Wednesday. “Namibia maintains the position that these acts mentioned above and the deliberate […]

11 January, 2024

Namibia

Ondonga Traditional Authority spokesperson Enkali Frans said they are planning to maximise their harvest

Ondonga Traditional Authority spokesperson Enkali Frans said they are planning to maximise their harvest by growing maize meal to assist their people during the drought season. Frans said it is only the government that tries to assist the nation when disaster strikes, hence the need to plan to reserve some food for difficult times. The traditional authority, he said, currently does not receive any financial income from the government so […]

11 January, 2024

Namibia

Namibia’s National Digital Strategy workshop commences in the capital

The fourth validation workshop on Namibia's National Digital Strategy for 2024 to 2028 commenced in Windhoek on Wednesday. The National Digital Strategy aims to articulate the dream of Namibia's digital transformation and enhance the nation's understanding of transformation into a digitally literate, innovative and inclusive society. During the one-day event, Executive Director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Audrin Mathe, said Namibia stands at a critical moment […]

11 January, 2024