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Ithete blasts FIMA’s pension preservation clause
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Ithete blasts FIMA’s pension preservation clause

The chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration, Natangwe Ithete, has blasted the Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA) (Act No. 2 of 2021) for its stance on the proposed regulation (RF.R.5.10) for the preservation of retirement benefits.

Local farmers encouraged to grow potatoes
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Local farmers encouraged to grow potatoes

Namibia is expected to produce a very low tonnage of potatoes this year, failing to meet higher domestic demand. This is according to figures shared by the Namibia Agronomic Board in its April to August 2023 vegetable production forecast report. 

90% of Namibian gemstones still exported rough
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90% of Namibian gemstones still exported rough

Trade minister Lucia Iipumbu stated that more than 90% of the gemstones leave Namibia in a rough form, which translates into a loss of jobs and revenue for the domestic economy. Gemstones are precious or semi-precious stones that, once cut and polished, are used in jewellery.

Relaunched Covid loan scheme gains momentum
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Relaunched Covid loan scheme gains momentum

Government’s relaunched scheme is starting to play a more meaningful role in supporting the growth and sustainability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with over N$85.9 million or 17.18% disbursed to 80 SMEs across the country. This figure was released on Friday by central bank spokesperson Kazembire Zemburuka.