insert_link Local CONCLUSION OF THE PILOT NAMIBIA HOUSEHOLD INCOME AND EXPENDITURE SURVEY (NHIES) The NSA would like to inform the nation that the 2025/2026 Pilot Namibia Household Income and Expenditure Survey (NHIES) fieldwork, which had commenced on 30th September 2024, was successfully concluded yesterday, 20th October 2024. The Pilot NHIES survey aimed to test our readiness for the Main NHIES survey, set to commence from March 2025. The findings of the Pilot survey will not be published to the public but shall be […] todayOctober 22, 2024 3
insert_link South Africa Gauteng MEC Responds to Food Poisoning Outcry And Defends Foreign-Owned Spaza Shops Gauteng MEC of Finance and Economic Development, Lebogang Maile, says they cannot simply shut down foreign-owned spaza shops in response to public outcry over food poisoning incidents. The provincial Health Department has documented a total of 203 food poisoning cases between February and September this year, resulting in six fatalities. Maile says foreign-owned shops have introduced unfair competition in the township economy: todayOctober 21, 2024 16
insert_link Namibia Police Weekend Crime Report Shows Alcohol-Related Collision and Cocaine Dealing Arrests On Friday, the Namibian Police Force reported two incidents. In Omuthiya, an unlicensed driver of an Isuzu single cab pick-up collided with a parked Toyota Hilux Legend 50 at Cross Town Park, causing damage but no injuries. The driver, who was alone and tested positive for alcohol was arrested and will appear in court on today. Meanwhile, in Swakopmund, a 24-year-old Congolese man was arrested on Sam Nujoma Avenue after […] todayOctober 21, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Political Parties Arrive In South Africa to Observe Ballot Paper Production Ahead of November Elections A delegation of eighteen political parties participating in the November 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections have arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa, to observe the entire process of ballot paper production, including design, layout, printing, packaging, and delivery. According to the Electoral Commission of Namibia are set to return on October 29. The parties involved include the Action Democratic Movement, Affirmative Repositioning, All People’s Party, and others. However, the Christian […] todayOctober 21, 2024 9
insert_link South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is ready to play its part in realising the economic potential of Brics President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is ready to play its part in realising the economic potential of Brics. The nine-member bloc, Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates, accounts for 27-percent of the global growth-domestic product and a fifth of the world’s exports. Addressing the BRICS Business Forum meeting virtually, Ramaphosa urged countries to participate in the growth of South Africa […] todayOctober 21, 2024 13
insert_link World Security forces launch investigation after militants kill 7 in Kashmir Seven people have been killed by militants in the Indian administered Kashmir in what the government is calling a cowardly terror attack. The motive of the killers is not yet known but officials say an investigation is underway to track down the perpetrators. Here's Ishan Garg telling us more from New Delhi. todayOctober 21, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Political Parties Arrive In South Africa to Observe Ballot Paper Production Ahead of November Elections A delegation of eighteen political parties participating in the November 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections has traveled to Johannesburg, South Africa, to observe the entire process of ballot paper production, including design, layout, printing, packaging, and delivery. According to the Electoral Commission of Namibia are set to return on October 29. The parties involved include the Action Democratic Movement, Affirmative Repositioning, All People’s Party, and others. However, the […] todayOctober 21, 2024 14
insert_link Opinion Pieces FEATURE ARTICLE THE COMPLIANCE ADVANTAGE: HOW ADHERING TO LICENSING CONDITIONS AND REPORTING TIMELINES DRIVES SUCCESS IN TELECOMMUNICATION AND BROADCASTING 21 OCTOBER 2024- WINDHOEK In the ever-evolving landscape of telecommunications and broadcasting, compliance is not just a regulatory requirement, it is also the bedrock of long-term success. While licensing conditions and compliance procedures might seem like mere formalities to companies in these industries, they are, in fact, essential safeguards that protect the integrity of services and can set apart licensees in either thriving in a competitive market or facing steep […] todayOctober 21, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Basic Education Minister Confirms Readiness for This Year’s National Senior Certificate Examinations S.A's Basic Education minister, Siviwe Gwarube says the department is ready to administer the 2024 National Senior Certificate examinations. Matric exams begin today with 882-thousand-336 candidates from across South Africa. A further 16-thousand-400 students from private schools and institutions will take the Independent Examination Board exams. Gwarube described this year’s final exams as representing the cumulative efforts of the education system, schools, communities, and the department: In addition, Gwarube also […] todayOctober 21, 2024 10