Memorandum of Understanding

NWR and Namibia Public Workers Union to sign MoU for employee salary and housing allowance adjustments

Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) and the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at improving the salary structure and housing allowance for employees within the bargaining unit. The MoU will come into effect on 1 November 2023. Under this new agreement, all employees in job grades A1 to D3 who are currently below the minimum salary […]

May 21, 2024 18

Local

City of Windhoek and MTC unite in creating a safe city

Charged with the responsibility to ensure the safety and security within the jurisdiction of the city, coupled with the increasing need for smart policing, the leadership of the Municipal Council of Windhoek and Namibia’s premier digital enabler, MTC, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will see the two parties deploy, through the Windhoek City Police Service, more cutting-edge technologies to assist in combatting crime within the city. […]

May 8, 2024 26

Local

Bank of Namibia strengthens collaboration with central banks in the region

The governor of the Bank of Namibia, Mr. Johannes !Gawaxab, recently embarked on a diplomatic visit to foster enhanced collaboration and cooperation with central banks in the region. Accompanied by a technical team from the bank’s financial markets, strategy, projects & transformation, research, and international relations departments, the governor visited the Bank of Ghana, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, and the Bank of Botswana at the end of […]

April 24, 2024 19

Namibia

South African Transport Minister Extends Best Wishes to Namibia and Botswana for Upcoming National Elections

During the 20th anniversary celebrations of the Memorandum of Understanding between South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana for the Trans Kalahari Corridor Secretariat, Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga conveyed warm regards to Namibia and Botswana as they prepare for their respective National elections later this year. Chikunga, speaking through a representative, expressed confidence in South Africa's own electoral process, assuring the neighboring countries of free and fair elections. She emphasized South Africa's […]

April 17, 2024 62

Africa

Kigali is Africa’s fastest rising international financial centre

By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency Rwanda’s deliberate move to carve a niche in sustainable finance is helping to grow Kigali as Africa’s next significant International Financial Centre. The capital city has climbed up 18 spots, the highest in Africa and third highest globally, in the 35th edition of the Global Financial Centers Index (GFCI) rankings, placing it third in Africa and 67th globally. “The greatest improvements were […]

March 25, 2024 21

Namibia

Namibia’s Air connectivity project targets economic growth

The Namibia Airports Company has partnered with stakeholders including the City of Windhoek and the Namibia Tourism Board in efforts to improve the country's competitiveness. CEO of the Namibia Airports Company, Bisey Uirab held a briefing about the matter, which was covered by our sister station, Hit Radio.

March 12, 2024 33

Namibia

Prime Minister’s office partners with WFP on food security

The Executive Director in the Office of the Prime Minister, I-Ben Nashandi, and Dr. George Fedha from the World Food Programme have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening the capacity for Vulnerability Assessment Analysis and systems for early warning systems. Here is I-Ben Nashandi.

February 29, 2024 54

Africa

Somaliland-Ethiopia port deal: international opposition flags complex Red Sea politics

By Jutta Bakonyi, Durham University The memorandum of understanding between Ethiopia and Somaliland announced on 1 January 2024 set off diplomatic rows in the Horn of Africa – and beyond. Details of the agreement are not publicly known, but both state leaders have touched on its content. Among the main elements: Ethiopia gets a 50-year lease on a strip of land on Somaliland’s Red Sea coast for naval […]

February 8, 2024 26

Entertainment

Namibia partners with Japanese bank on green initiatives

Namibia signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Japanese Bank for International Cooperation in economic, environmental, and social sustainability. Meanwhile, according to Presidential Economic Advisor and Green Hydrogen Commissioner, James Mnyupe the agreement, signed at COP28, focuses on financing carbon-capturing projects.

December 4, 2023 33