The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) says it is committed to supporting the realisation of the national budget objectives by enhancing revenue-collection efforts. These collection efforts are the core of NamRa’s mandate to ensure the State has the necessary resources to implement the stated policies and programmes. NamRA congratulated finance minister Ericah Shafudah on tabling a...
Soon after her inauguration, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced the consolidation of 21 ministries into just 14. This move signalled a shift in the government’s approach to administrative efficiency as the decision, part of a broader strategy to tighten the fiscal belt, aims to streamline operations, reduce redundancy, and create a more cost-effective government. Economic analyst...
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Namibia swore in its first woman president on Friday, 21 March, after Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah won the presidential elections held last year. Nandi-Ndaitwah, (72), became one of the few women presidents on the African continent and the world. Popularly known by her initials NNN, she secured 58% of the vote in the 2024 presidential election. Change...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged the newly-appointed regional governors to prioritise service delivery and accountability as inefficiency, corruption or negligence would not be tolerated. Speaking during the announcement of new governors at State House on Friday, the president said they must be proactive in fighting issues of great concern that affect Namibians at regional level. ...
WALVIS BAY – The Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC) has found that contracts awarded to RedForce Debt Management by local authorities are beyond reproach. However, the commission raised serious concerns over discrepancies in debt-collection practices, and called for urgent regulatory reforms to protect consumers from excessive fees and aggressive collection tactics. The findings are contained in...
Omusati governor Erginus Endjala has warned people who fish at Etaka Dam to exercise extreme caution due to the presence of crocodiles in the water. His warning follows an incident in which a man was attacked by a crocodile at Epalela in the region on Saturday morning, despite prior warnings from the police to stay...
TSANDI – Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health concern in Namibia, with 42 recorded deaths in 2024/25. This highlights the urgent need for strengthened interventions. In 2023 1.2 million deaths were recorded due to TB globally. Health and Social Services minister Dr Esperance Luvindao revealed these figures in a speech delivered on her behalf...
RUNDU – The Namibian Police in Rundu have arrested two teenagers, aged 17 and 18, after they allegedly robbed and stabbed to death a male teenager at the town recently. The two suspects are due to make their first court appearance today. The victim was identified as Paulus Kahili, a grade 8 learner at Sikanduko...
Cabinet has approved several updates to visa and immigration policies aimed at enhancing diplomatic relations and facilitating easier access for international visitors. A statement issued by Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security executive director Etienne Maritz on Thursday said since the launch of the E-Visa-on-Arrival Portal and the Visa On-Arrival application form on...