Angola is an important neighbour: Ndeitunga

Angola is still Namibia's important sister country, said Ohangwena Governor Sebastian Ndeitungu, who also urged the border regions to stay friendly with the northern neighbour. Speaking to Nampa on Thursday, the former police chief said that Ohangwena and other border regions must maintain a good relationship with Angola. “Angola is a very important neighbour and sister country. Not only Ohangwena should have a good relationship with Angola. The whole of […]

January 11, 2024 22

Namibia

Oshana police urges vigilance over scammers

As people rush to stores to buy their children's back-to-school supplies, the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in Oshana Region has advised the public to be on the lookout for scammers. Oshana NamPol's Community Affairs Officer, Inspector Thomas Aiyambo, stated that parents and guardians have to be cautious against being duped into believing that the are people selling less expensive school uniforms behind shopping centres. According to Aiyambo, this comes after […]

January 11, 2024 14

Business / Economics

Bank of Namibia joins the network for greening the financial system to drive sustainability in the Financial Sector

1. The Bank of Namibia is pleased to announce its membership in the esteemed Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS), a group of central banks and prudential supervisory authorities committed to advancing environmental and climate risk management in the financial sector globally. As of 27 December 2023, the Bank of Namibia has been appointed as a plenary member, joining the ranks of 134 members and 21 observers within the […]

January 11, 2024 8

Namibia

Otjiwarongo pensioner allegedly shoots, kills man

Police in Otjiwarongo are investigating a case of murder, following the death of a 29-year-old man, allegedly at the hands of a 79-year-old man. The incident, according to a report issued by the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, happened on Wednesday at around 21h20. 'Allegations are that the victim was fatally shot by the suspect after he charged at him with a knife. It is further […]

January 11, 2024 13

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Namibia ota kondema iiponokela ya Israel mo Gaza

Namibia onkee teendulula kutya ota kondema Israel ngoka ta dhipaga aakwashigwana yaahena ondjo ,noku etitha omatulululo gaa Palestine mo Gaza Strip oshowo moshikandjo Palestine. Shika oshiikwatelela komunambelewa kuluntu guuministeli wiikwapondje yoshilongo nomalongelokumwe gopashigwana Penda Naanda momushangwa gohela. Naanda tati Namibia onkee a thikama ponkatu kutya shoka tashi ningwa ku Israel mo Gaza oshi thike pomadhipago gaakwaanohenda. Na Namibia ota yambidhidha oonkambadhala adhihe dhopashigwana tadhi lalakanene okwaadha ondjodhi yemanguluko lyaa Palestine.

January 11, 2024 7

Namibia

NABTA pleads for bus drivers to stop overloading

Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (NABTA) Secretary General, Pendapala Nakathingo is cautioning bus drivers to refrain from the overloading of passengers, particularly during the festive season when demand is high. Nakathingo said this in an interview with Nampa on Thursday, adding that the association cautioned some buses that are overloading as they have added extra make-shift seats to make more money, which is a practice that needs to stop as […]

January 11, 2024 13

Namibia

Namibia reiterates Israel condemnation: Naanda

The Republic of Namibia has reiterated its strong condemnation of Israel for the killing of innocent civilians and forcible displacements of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the remainder of the Occupied Palestinian Territory. This is according to Executive Director in the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Penda Naanda, in a press statement issued on Wednesday. “Namibia maintains the position that these acts mentioned above and the deliberate […]

January 11, 2024 15

Namibia

Namibia’s National Digital Strategy workshop commences in the capital

The fourth validation workshop on Namibia's National Digital Strategy for 2024 to 2028 commenced in Windhoek on Wednesday. The National Digital Strategy aims to articulate the dream of Namibia's digital transformation and enhance the nation's understanding of transformation into a digitally literate, innovative and inclusive society. During the one-day event, Executive Director of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, Audrin Mathe, said Namibia stands at a critical moment […]

January 11, 2024 27

Business / Economics

The Year of Expectations: Converting uncertainty into opportunity

By Josef Kefas Sheehama This time of year is always a welcome opportunity to reflect on what is most important. His Excellency Dr Hage G. Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia has declared 2024 as “The Year of Expectations”. As Namibia approaches the general elections in 2024, there is immense pressure on political leaders to tackle these economic challenges and implement policies that will deliver an inclusive […]

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