insert_link Business / Economics Minister of Finance to Present National Budget Amid Grey-Listing and High Debt Figures All eyes turn to Minister of Finance Ipumbu Shiimi as he presents the national budget this afternoon. Namibia, grey-listed by the Financial Action Task Force, faces scrutiny alongside elevated debt figures. UNAM economics lecturer, Dr. Omu Kakujaha-Matundu, provides his view on this. todayFebruary 28, 2024 26
insert_link Business / Economics Exploring the future of digital transactional banking By Nedbank Namibia’s Head of Transactional Banking, Reginald Obaking The ongoing digital transformation has sparked several trends that have influenced the way Nedbank Namibia’s Corporate and Investing Banking (CIB) division revolutionises its solutions for businesses, corporations, and other large entities. CIB recognises the pivotal role of technology in transforming transactional banking services to enhance the overall client experience. ‘The fascinating way transactional banking continues to evolve day by day is […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 118
insert_link Namibia President Geingob Dedicated His Life to Liberating Namibia, Serving Its People, Says Deputy Secretary-General, at Memorial Service Following is UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s message on the occasion of the memorial service for President Hage G. Geingob of Namibia, in Windhoek today: On behalf of the Secretary-General and the United Nations, it is truly an honour to be able to join you today to mourn the passing and celebrate the life of a husband, father, friend, grandfather, veteran of the anti-colonial struggle and visionary leader: President Hage […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 13
insert_link Namibia Namibia to attend Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting in Tanzania The United Republic of Tanzania is all set to welcome ministers and attorneys-general, including from Namibia, to the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting, which will open in Zanzibar on 4 March 2024. Held every two years, the meeting of law ministers is a leading platform for collaboration among the 56 Commonwealth countries, which share a common legal tradition. The theme of this year’s meeting is ‘Technology and Innovation: How digitalisation paves the way […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 11
insert_link Namibia Greylisting is not a Death Sentence By Josef Kefas Sheehama It's crucial to remember that greylisting does not have to define Namibia's economy, even though it frequently makes people feel more anxious. Namibia can continue engaging in Anti-money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT). Namibia needs to make improvements to meet Financial Action Task Force (FATF) requirements in the areas of matter of concern. Our policymakers need to work together with FATF and get […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 21
insert_link Business / Economics EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Navigating Namibia’s Gray Listing: Insights from Independent Business and Economics Researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama In a recent conversation with independent business and economics researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama, the focus turned to Namibia's gray listing by the Financial Action Task Force on the 23rd of February. Despite the challenges posed by this development, Sheehama emphasizes that being on the gray list is not a death sentence for Namibia's economy. In this article, we delve into Sheehama's insights on the impact of the gray listing […] todayFebruary 27, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Geingob laid to rest at Heroes’ Acre The late President Hage Geingob was laid to rest at the Heroes’ Acre outside Windhoek on Sunday. Geingob was accorded a 21-gun salute before being laid to rest in one of four mausoleums at the national shrine. Namibia’s third Head of State died at a hospital in Windhoek on 04 February 2024, shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. Speaking at the burial, chief mourner President Nangolo Mbumba said Geingob has […] todayFebruary 25, 2024 26
insert_link Namibia China hopes Namibia continues Geingob’s mission Jiang Zuojun, Vice Chairperson of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, said his country firmly believes that the people of Namibia will carry on the mission of late President Hage Geingob, making strides in national development and revitalisation. Zuojun, who was speaking at the memorial service of the late president, said for nearly 10 years under the leadership of Geingob, Namibia enjoyed a stable society, sound economic development, and constant […] todayFebruary 25, 2024 23
insert_link Namibia Mbumba urges Namibians to honour Geingob by executing their mandates Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba has said one of the best ways Namibians can honour the late President Hage Geingob is for them to continue executing their mandates on the basis of accountability, transparency, honesty and commitment. Mbumba, who made these remarks at the late president’s official memorial service in Windhoek on Saturday, added that Namibians should understand that, as the late president used to say, “Without effective governance and without […] todayFebruary 25, 2024 17