Windhoek:More than 28,000 taxpayers have benefitted from the Tax Amnesty Programme, which is set to conclude on October 31, 2026. This information was presented by Minister of Finance Ericah Shafudah during the Mid-Year Budget Review in the National A…
Swakopmund:The Swakopmund International Trade Expo (SWAiTEX) has made its much-anticipated return to Swakopmund after a two-year hiatus. The event, which began on Thursday, aims to bring together businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers …
Windhoek:Minister of Finance Ericah Shafudah has proposed increasing the national budget appropriation for the financial year 2026/27 to N$88.6 billion from the previously planned N$87.9 billion. This proposal was made during the Mid-Year Budget Revie…
Windhoek:The government has announced that it will not provide subsidies or compensation to farmers suffering from the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks. This decision is based on the current veterinary legislation, which does not offer p…
Nkurenkuru:The Nkurenkuru Town Council has allocated two erven totaling four hectares to the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations for the construction of a regional office.
According to NAMPA, Town Planner Albertina Shatiwa announced the land al…
Kamanjab:An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 was recorded near Kamanjab on Wednesday night, followed by an aftershock measuring 3.2 on Thursday morning. This information was confirmed by the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy.
According to N…
Opuwo:Namibia is advancing towards the formal recognition of short learning programmes with the introduction of a proposed Micro-Credentials Policy. This initiative is aimed at enhancing skills development, employability, and facilitating progression …
Windhoek:The Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Amendment Bill, 2025, has successfully passed its second reading in the National Assembly. This legislation, which seeks to amend the Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Act of 1991, has sparked d…
Windhoek:The National Youth Development Fund has expanded to N$317 million, with 373 projects owned by young entrepreneurs receiving approval across all 14 regions, as announced by Minister of Finance Ericah Shafudah.
According to NAMPA, Shafudah pr…
Rundu:The Namibia National Teachers Union (Nantu) has invested N$100,000 into its annual teachers’ tournament, marking the first time it has done so since the end of its three-year sponsorship agreement with Sanlam Allianz.
According to NAMPA, the e…
Colombo:The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million program to enhance social protection, economic inclusion, and resilience among the poor and elderly in Sri Lanka. This initiative aims to bolster livelihood and employment opportunit…
Bangkok:Asia-Pacific coastlines are confronting increasing dangers from rising sea levels and more intense floods, as highlighted in a recent report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The report emphasizes that investing in resilience could yield be…
Windhoek:The National Assembly’s Powers and Privileges Committee has advised that Member of Parliament (MP) Vetaruhe Kandorozu should issue a full and unconditional apology or retraction to the National Assembly. This recommendation follows Kandorozu’…
Windhoek:Bank Windhoek and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCIN) have officially partnered through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance access to financial education and banking services for over 1,200 church employees and their…
Windhoek:Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) Namibia has made a contribution of N$75,000 to support the Ministry of Works and Transport’s NaTIS on Wheels initiative. This initiative aims to enhance access to essential services in remote and underserved communiti…
