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The Bank of Namibia unveils N$60 commemorative banknote honouring Dr. Hage Geingob

“One Namibian House.” The Bank of Namibia has officially launched the N$60 commemorative banknote in honour of the late President Dr. Hage G. Geingob. The special edition banknote, unveiled earlier today, pays tribute to Dr. Geingob’s dedication to the country's democracy, economic development, and social inclusivity. Speaking at the launch, President Dr. Nangolo Mbumba described the initiative as a lasting symbol of Dr. Geingob’s leadership. “This commemorative banknote […]

5 March, 2025

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Unemployment in Namibia – A call for multi-sectoral action

Sydwill Scholtz By: Sydwill Scholtz, Labour Analyst The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) released the latest 2023 unemployment statistics for the country in January 2025, and, needless to say, the results are nothing shy of shocking. The results indicate that unemployment remains a significant social challenge in the country with the inherent ripple effect of poverty and social unrest detracting from the country's economic growth and development as […]

26 February, 2025

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US calls for immediate truce as violence escalates in Goma, DRC

MONUSCO/Kevin Jordan The United States has called for an immediate truce in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), as the city of Goma struggles under the ongoing assault by M23 rebels. A top United Nations official has warned that the situation is rapidly deteriorating, with hospitals overwhelmed, dead bodies in the streets, and a sharp increase in sexual violence, rape, and looting. Secretary of State Marco Rubio […]

29 January, 2025

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Former ombudsman calls for law enforcement training on human rights

By: Selma Taapopi Former ombudsman John Walters says there is a need for adequate human rights training for law enforcement officers. Walters' comments come after a Nust study states that 185 out of every 100,000 people in prison have not been tried. The report found out that the prosecution office returned more than 199 police dockets from the Wanaheda, Katutura, and Otjomuise police stations for the immediate release of the […]

28 January, 2025

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Commission present final delimitation and demarcation report to Mbumba

By: Envaalde Matheus The Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission has presented its final report to President Nangolo Mbumba. The report, which includes key recommendations for regional and constituency boundary adjustments, aims to promote fairness and national cohesion. The Commission was granted two extensions to complete the report, which began mid-last year. The Commission’s chairperson, retired Judge Petrus Unengu, said they decided against the creation of new regions. “Only seven regional […]

23 January, 2025

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Namibia and South Africa seize funds linked to illegal mining activities

Extracted coal The Financial Intelligence Centre and the Prosecutor-General's Office, in partnership with South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority’s Asset Forfeiture Unit and SA’s Financial Intelligence Centre, have seized around N$52.5 million from eight Namibian bank accounts. The funds, linked to Jacobus Hosea Jordaan and his wife Elza Jordaan, are allegedly tied to illegal coal mining in Mpumalanga’s Carolina area. The case, which was first reported by News24 highlights strong cross-border […]

21 January, 2025

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IPC’s case challenge to await Supreme Court ruling

By: Envaalde Matheus The Electoral Court has put IPC’s case on hold, challenging the National Assembly election results, pending the Supreme Court's ruling on the presidential election. The case centres on a proclamation issued by President Nangolo Mbumba, which extended the voting period for the 2024 elections beyond November 27. Political parties have welcomed the judge's decision to await the Supreme Court's guidance. PDM secretary-general Manuel Ngaringombe called the judges’ […]

20 January, 2025

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Nedbank supports launch of new innovative agricultural board game

By: Hertha Ekandjo Nedbank supports the recent launch of a new agriculturally themed board game, developed in Namibia. Designed to educate and entertain, the game titled Farmwise, fosters understanding of the challenges and rewards of farming while promoting collaboration between farmers, labourers and their families. According to Nedbank, the idea for the game was born out of frustration suffered by game developer Piet Gouws. “After he had found himself stranded […]

20 January, 2025

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B2Gold’s Wolfshag production to extend until 2027

By: Eric Mhunduru B2Gold Namibia said exploration results indicate the potential to extend underground production at Wolfshag in 2027. The country manager said this will supplement the processing operations into 2032 when economically viable stockpiles are forecast to be exhausted. Roos said capital expenditures in 2025 at the Otjikoto mine are expected to total US$39 million, a slight increase from the total estimated capital expenditures in 2024. "We are […]

20 January, 2025