Windhoek: The Bank of Namibia’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.75 per cent to safeguard the currency peg with the South African Rand and support domestic economic activity. The decision was taken durin…
Henties bay: The highly anticipated coastal leg of the Nedbank for Good Series is set to begin this weekend, with the first event scheduled for Henties Bay on Saturday. Following the success of last year’s events, the series will make its return to th…
Beijing: A Chinese mainland spokesperson said on Wednesday that the “information cocoon” created by Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities is starting to crumble, as people in Taiwan become aware of the real mainland through the inter…
Guangdong: At 1 p.m. Wednesday, the flood control headquarters in south China’s Guangdong Province raised its emergency typhoon response from Level III to Level II in anticipation of Typhoon Podul.
According to Namibia Press Agency, Podul, the 11th …
Kalkfeld: The Otjozondjupa Regional Council (ORC) has unveiled its ambitious plan to construct more than 90 new affordable houses at the Kalkfeld settlement. The initiative will begin with land servicing this year as part of efforts to rejuvenate the …
Windhoek: Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, Dino Ballotti, on Tuesday launched the first edition of Campus Connect, a student-led magazine aimed at amplifying young voices and fostering creativity across Namibia…
Taitung: Typhoon Podul made landfall in eastern Taiwan’s Taitung County at around 1:10 p.m. on Wednesday, bringing severe storms to Hualien and Taitung, according to the local meteorological agency.
According to Namibia Press Agency, the agency cont…
Texas: Texas’ state Senate on Tuesday passed a Republican-desired congressional redistricting map, as the state House has been in a quorum break since Aug. 4 after dozens of Democratic state lawmakers left for other states in protest. Nine Democrats w…
Tokyo: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung is set to visit Japan for a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba later this month, according to an announcement from Lee’s office on Wednesday. The visit aims to enhance bilateral ties and addr…
Windhoek: The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has instituted targeted reforms to support small-scale traders, commonly referred to as ‘Order with Me’, following concerns over customs delays and high charges. Speaking on Wednesday, NamRA Commissioner Sa…
New york: A Chinese envoy said Tuesday that the security of the Red Sea shipping lanes must be maintained. Last month, the Houthis claimed responsibility for sinking two commercial vessels — Magic Seas and Eternity C — in the Red Sea.
According to…
Windhoek: The European Union (EU)’s delegation to Namibia, in collaboration with the embassies of Finland, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, and the Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO), commemorated International Youth Day at Havana High School in Katu…
Beijing: Bolstered by sustained policy support and enhanced innovation capacity, China’s marine economy is poised for robust growth during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), underpinned by the world’s largest and most comprehensive marine ind…
Karibib: Director of Sport in the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture, Jo-Ann Manuel, has called on sports officers to enhance the promotion of sporting activities. This initiative aims to boost awareness and address un…
Erongo: The Erongo Regional Council (ERC) has rejected a High Court order to reinstate Councillor Benitha Imbamba as chairperson, opting instead to maintain Florian Donatus in the role. This decision was made during a special council meeting where a v…
