insert_link Business / Economics Private Sector Credit Hits 2-Year High Amid Business Confidence Local Private Sector Credit Extension surged to 4.1% in January this year, its fastest pace since early 2023. The growth is driven by stronger corporate lending, signaling renewed confidence, while household credit demand remains subdued. Almandro Jansen is an economist at Simonis Storm: today5 March, 2025
insert_link South Africa In South AFrica, Western Cape Records 15.24% Drop in Festive Season Road Fatalities Western Cape Mobility MEC, Isaac Sileku, says the 15.24-percent reduction in road fatalities over the festive season is a testament to the dedication of traffic officers, enforcement partners, and road safety educators. For the period from the first of December 2024 to the 11th of January 2025, 139 people lost their lives on the roads in the province, while the number of fatal crashes dropped from 142 to 123. Sileku […] today28 January, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics NCCI Calls for Active Participation in January 2025 EGM The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry is set to hold an Extraordinary General Meeting in January 2025 to elect new Executive Committees and address key branch matters. Only paid-up members can participate in nominations, voting, or standing for election. Members interested in standing for EXCO positions must submit a Statement of Intent one week before the meeting. For eligibility, members are urged to confirm their membership status or […] today19 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia Omusati Police Ready for Festive Season Operations Omusati Police Commander, Commissioner Ismael Basson, has assured the public that the region has sufficient officers on the ground to uphold law and order, promote road safety, and curb crime during the festive season. He made these remarks at the launch of the festive season operation in Outapi on Tuesday. The operation, which began on Monday, will run until January 2025. today18 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia NQA Announces New Evaluation Fees for Foreign Qualifications Starting January 2, 2025, the Namibia Qualifications Authority will introduce a revised fee structure for evaluating foreign qualifications. According to Lina Ndengu, this move aligns with the Namibia Qualifications Authority Act of 1996 and the 2007 Evaluation Regulations, aiming to improve the efficiency and sustainability of NQA's services today11 December, 2024
insert_link Namibia Education Ministry Sets January Target for Exam Results Marking of national exams is proceeding as planned, according to the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture. Ordinary level scripts will be marked by 12 December, with results anticipated in the third week of January 2025, says Executive Director Sanet Steenkamp. today2 December, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Festive Season Sees Spike in Domestic Tourism Bookings, Says NWR Namibia Wildlife Resorts has noted a significant increase in domestic tourism bookings for the 2024 festive season, highlighting a rising interest among Namibians to explore local destinations. Data from NWR shows that Namibian travelers topped the bookings for both December 2024 and January 2025. NWR’s, Nelson Ashipala. today8 November, 2024
