insert_link Business / Economics 21st February 2024 Morning Biz News: Global Financial Snapshot: Namibia Faces Grey Listing, South Africa’s Unemployment Rises, Oil Prices Recover, and Currency Markets Shift In the realm of global finance, Namibia finds itself on the brink of grey listing due to non-compliance with international anti-money laundering standards. Despite Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi's reassurance that Namibia passed the technical compliance test, progress in five out of 11 effectiveness test outcomes signals a potential challenge. Out of 72 action items, 59 have been successfully addressed, leaving 13 unresolved. South Africa, on the other hand, experiences […] today21 February, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Public Input Welcomed: Ministry of Finance Seeks Contributions for 2024/2025 National Budget The Finance and Public Enterprises ministry is inviting the public to share their valuable input for the upcoming 2024/2025 national budget. Wilson Shikoto, the spokesperson for the Ministry, encourages all members of the public to contribute their insights in shaping this crucial financial plan. today6 February, 2024
insert_link Health / Medical INTERVIEW: Youth Activist Lloyd Bock Discusses Poverty and Meeting with Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi on Budget Consultation In a recent conversation, Youth Activist Lloyd Bock sheds light on the upcoming budget consultation with Iipumbu Shiimi, Namibia's Finance Minister. The discussion delved into key aspects surrounding the budget, its presentation, and the underlying motives. Here's an overview of the insightful dialogue: The discussion revolves around crucial elements such as the budget, its intended audience, and the overarching purpose. According to Lloyd, the House of IPP, in collaboration with […] today26 January, 2024
insert_link Namibia Namibia’s Ambitious Digital Transformation to Cost N$100 Million Over Three Years Namibia's digital revolution is projected to cost approximately N$100 million over the next three years, according to Audrin Mathe, the Information Executive Director. Mathe emphasized the ongoing development of the digital strategy through consultations with end-users. The strategy is poised to guide Namibia's path into the digital realm and aligns with the mission to establish a digital government by 2030. While Mathe acknowledged the premature nature of providing exact figures […] today18 January, 2024
