Namibia NCCI president calls for action on unemployment crisis https://youtu.be/T4v9HKpNWGs By: Josia Shigwedha Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) President Bisey Uirab has called for an urgent need to tackle unemployment. Uirab warns that failure to do this could jeopardize the country’s progress over the past 35 years of independence. Watch on oneafrica.tv, DStv or GOtv at 19h00 on Mondays to Fridays. today31 January, 2025
Namibia Unemployment rate rises from 33.4% to 36.9% in seven years https://youtu.be/KQDKtMiaWg0 By: Selma Taapopi Namibia's unemployment rate increased from 33.4% in 2018 to 36.9% in 2023. The 2023 population and housing census shows that Namibia's labour force totals 53.8%, which is slightly more than a million. There are 867.247 (46.2%) who are not part of the labour force, while those who qualify for employment are 341.931 (33.9%). The research released today by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) says […] today29 January, 2025
Africa Eswatini sends envoy to canvas Namibia’s support for AU Commission position https://youtu.be/c05FX4KcwPI By: Selma Taapopi A special envoy sent by King Mswati the 3rd of the Kingdom of Eswatini delivered a letter to President Nangolo Mbumba at statehouse today. Watch on oneafrica.tv, DStv or GOtv at 19h00 on Mondays to Fridays. #newsonone #newsupdate #oneafrica today29 January, 2025
Namibia Katjavivi reflects on Geingob’s remarkable leadership qualities https://youtu.be/_HI2AnfKuaE By: Envaalde Matheus February 4 marks the first anniversary of President Hage Geingob’s death. NewsonOne spoke to National Assembly Speaker Peter Katjavivi about his memories of the late leader. Katjavivi, set to retire from active politics this year, described Geingob as an extraordinary person—gifted, skilful, and, above all, caring. He shared that Geingob was part of his generation, one of the young leaders who shaped Namibia’s history. Katjavivi emphasised […] today28 January, 2025
Uncategorized 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 […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Tax Relief Fra Ahead: Namibia’s Minister Shiimi Promises Benefits for Taxpayers Finance Minister, Iipumbu Shiimi has announced forthcoming tax relief measures, including raising the tax threshold to N$100,000, which will exempt individuals earning up to this amount from income tax. The amendment, part of the national budget for 2024/25, is currently undergoing legal review and is expected to be finalized by October. Shiimi highlighted the importance of providing relief to households amidst economic challenges like high interest rates and inflation, reassuring […] today21 May, 2024
