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NaTIS confirms impersonation scams after fraud claim

https://youtu.be/pT1iknKtmFk By: Ketemba Tjipepa Windhoek's NaTIS branch manager, Sharon Silombela, has confirmed that impersonation scams are common, but investigations have not linked such incidents to any internal staff. This comes after a parent shared a social media post claiming that an individual impersonating a NaTIS staff member, offered to guarantee her son passing his driving test for N$5,000.

9 April, 2025 23

Business / Economics

Namibia commits to balanced global diplomacy

https://youtu.be/jyx-k9a7CfA By: Envaalde Matheus President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has pledged to balance international relations and strengthen ties with global powers, including the U.S., China, and Russia—in Namibia’s national interest. In an interview with Al Jazeera, she revealed that both U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping sent congratulatory messages and special envoys to her inauguration. While she has not received direct calls from either Trump or Jinping, Nandi-Ndaitwah […]

8 April, 2025 31

Business / Economics

SADC to review reciprocal tariffs impact

(Contributed Photo) In response to the reciprocal tariffs recently imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) announced today that it will undertake a comprehensive assessment of the effects of global geopolitical developments on various sectors across the African region. The findings will be presented at an extraordinary meeting of the SADC Council of Ministers scheduled for June 2025. Additionally, the SADC Secretariat will evaluate the […]

8 April, 2025 33

Business / Economics

NamRA surpasses revenue target for FY2024/5, collects N$88.6 billion

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has exceeded its revenue target for the financial year FY2024/5, collecting a net total of N$88.6 billion, which amounts to 103.81% of the target of N$85.3 billion. For the period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, NamRA collected N$98.9 billion in gross revenue. After refunds totaling N$10.4 billion, the net revenue stood at N$88.6 billion. Comparing this to the previous […]

8 April, 2025 22

Africa

Swartbooi says that more funds won’t fix education sector

https://youtu.be/Scr3P0W8bw8 By: Josia Shigwedha Landless People’s Movement (LPM) leader Bernadus Swartbooi says despite the increased budget allocation to the ministry of education, no real changes will be seen in the country’s education sector. This comes after the recently merged education ministry saw a budget increase from around N$18 billion in 2024/2025 to nearly N$25 billion in the 2025/2026 national budget. The newly appointed finance minister, Ericah Shafudah, tabled the […]

8 April, 2025 24

Environment

Schlettwein says land bill must address colonial land disparities

https://youtu.be/GW6BdAzCi_s By: Envaalde Matheus The former agriculture minister, Calle Schlettwein, says the land bill must tackle the country’s skewed land ownership structure. The land bill is designed to unify and streamline land governance by consolidating laws governing communal and commercial land into a single legal framework. Schlettwein said the bill elapsed due to the prolonged formulation process and had to be tabled at the end of the 7th National […]

3 April, 2025 34 5

Namibia

Steenkamp says successful collaboration requires commitment

https://youtu.be/ONgtHpS-BVk By: Josia Shigwedha The newly appointed education minister Sanet Steenkamp said successful integration does not happen automatically but requires effort, collaboration, and a commitment to work together. Steenkamp heads the expanded Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts, and Culture. Speaking at a meet-and-greet event at Eros Primary School in Windhoek on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Steenkamp highlighted the need for collective efforts as two ministries merge into […]

3 April, 2025 26

Business / Economics

Nedbank net income rose to N$956m in 2023/2024

By: Hertha Ekandjo Nedbank Namibia’s net interest income rose to N$956 million in 2024 from N$934 million in 2023. There was a 6% rise in loans and advances, reflecting a stronger demand for credit amid recovering economic conditions. Additionally, interest paid to clients grew by 2%, reaching N$1.184 billion, up from N$1.162 billion in 2023. The bank’s credit loss ratio increased to 103 basis points (bps), compared to 60 bps […]

2 April, 2025 55

Namibia

Farm 805 residents face challenges

https://youtu.be/LATKyde4q9Q By: Sylvia Kahiha Some people resettled on Farm 805 have to walk long distances to collect potable water. Farm 805 is between Havana informal settlements and Ongos Valley housing development in Windhoek. The people were moved from Otjomuise in January because of floods.

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