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Paratus empowers education through digital connectivity
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Paratus empowers education through digital connectivity

Paratus has made an impact in Namibia’s education sector through its ongoing partnership with Eduvision, now in its seventh year. By providing GEO satellite infrastructure and continuous technical support, Paratus has enabled real-time, interactive digital learning for more than 12 000 learners and 471 teachers across the country. The initiative has connected even the most...

Eight country coalition aims to tax luxury air travel
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Eight country coalition aims to tax luxury air travel

SEVILLE – Countries including France, Kenya, Barbados and Spain on Monday launched a coalition to push for taxes on wealthy air passengers to help poorer nations respond to climate change, the French presidency said. The coalition, which also brings together Somalia, Benin, Sierra Leone and Antigua and Barbuda, said it would work to increase the...

Opinion – Growing wealth through micro-investments
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Opinion – Growing wealth through micro-investments

For many first-time investors, especially those with a limited income, building wealth can seem so out of reach. Many believe it takes a lot of money to start investing, making it something only wealthy people can do. Micro-investing tears down the barriers that come with traditional investing and helps more and more people grow their...

Youth redefine public health
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Youth redefine public health

Namibia largely depends on quality public healthcare. A new generation of young healthcare professionals has taken the initiative to redefine the health sector.  Dr Byron Bock, a senior medical officer, is one of the 16 Namibians selected to be part of the Mandela Washington Fellowship programme 2025. They were selected on the basis they have...

Ngurare enters Meatco’s kraal
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Ngurare enters Meatco’s kraal

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has written to the Ministry of Finance to demand answers on the reported 400 missing cattle from the troubled Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco). The Premier’s missive through the Secretary to Cabinet, Emilia Mkusa,  was directed to the executive director of the finance ministry, Michael Humavindu, who was given until last...

Bank Windhoek implements value-based fee structure …aims to maintain real value amid challenging environment
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Bank Windhoek implements value-based fee structure …aims to maintain real value amid challenging environment

Bank Windhoek has implemented a revised banking fee structure, effective today, which responds to ongoing economic uncertainty and a projected inflation rate of 4.5%.  The moderate fee adjustment aims to maintain real value and service quality amid a challenging operating environment. Bank Windhoek is committed to supporting its customers through transparent and accessible banking solutions....

GIPF’s pension backed home loan ready for implementation 
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GIPF’s pension backed home loan ready for implementation 

The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is ready to implement the much anticipated and fund-initiated Pension Backed Home Loan Scheme (PBHLS) following the public announcement by finance minister Ericah Shafudah.  “The GIPF has been proactively seized with this matter since 2016 when the Board of Trustees approved a proposal to amend its rules to allow...

Omudanitanga a xulifa moshiponga shotuwa …Vahamano omoshipangelo 
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Omudanitanga a xulifa moshiponga shotuwa …Vahamano omoshipangelo 

Auleria Wakudumo  Oshiponga shotuwa ya li ya humbata ovadanitanga okuya konhanda youdano wetanga lokeemhadi osha twaalela omwenyo womudani umwe omanga vahamano ve li moshipangelo.  Oshiningwanima eshi osha ningwa Olomakaya lwopo 10h00 lwaapo, kopate yomamanya, eekilometa 62 okuya moHenties Bay. Nakufya okwa tongololwa oye Romario Narib weedula 19.  Oshiningwanima eshi osha kolekwa komupopiliko wopolifi, Deputy Commissioner...

A tulwa miipandeko sho anuwa a yaka etukutuku
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A tulwa miipandeko sho anuwa a yaka etukutuku

Omulumentu gwomimvo dhopokati okwa mangwa po kopolisi moshitopolwa shaShana sho anuwa a yaka po ohauto ndjoka a li a adha ya hungila okupendukila Osoondaha. Oshinigwanima shoka osha ningilwa kOmpundja lwopo01h00 sho omuhingi gwohauto a li a ka tala sha megumbo. Sha ikwatelela komuhingi gwohauto Aindji Haufiku okwa ti, okwa li ashike a yi megumbo a...

A monifwa oshiponga kondjabameva
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A monifwa oshiponga kondjabameva

Omulumenhu weedula 28 okwa mona oshiponga eshi vati a lika kombuda kondjabameva pefimbo kwa li ta kwata eeshi. Oshiningwanima osha ningwa Osoondaxa efimbo lokonguloshi komulonga Bunya koshitukulwa shaKavango West. Omukulunhu wopolifi moshitukulwa shaKavango West Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo okwa hokolola ta ti omulumenhu ou okwa monifwa oshiponga kombuda shaashi okwa ninga oipute. Nakuninga oshihakanwa okwa li...