President Hage Geingob yesterday said he will focus on leaving a lasting legacy before his second and final term as head of state comes to an end in 2025.
Author: Maihapa Ndjavera (Maihapa Ndjavera )
Tax refund scam escalates to N$104m
A N$15.2 million tax refund scam, uncovered by the Namibia Revenue Agency and revealed at the end of March this year, has now increased to N$104 million.
Government spends millions on rail rehabilitation
Government has spent N$100 million per annum over the last decade on the rehabilitation of rails along the Walvis Bay-Kranzberg-Tsumeb line.
Van Rooyen vexed by NamRA, BoN
Trustco owner Quinton van Rooyen said it’s unfortunate that the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) abandoned their consultative relationship by seemingly acting in cahoots with Bank of Namibia (BoN) to undermine Trustco.
RFS rubbishes NaCC findings
The Retirement Fund Solutions (RFS) has rubbished findings from the Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC) that concluded the pension fund administrators’ market can be considered oligopolistic.
Nekundi’s jibe leaves parliament empty
Members of opposition parties walked out of the National Assembly on Wednesday and Thursday after the deputy minister of transport Veikko Nekundi called them “hypocrites”.
Domestic forum aims to revive aviation
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) remains determined to champion the charge towards the transformation of the local aviation industry and position it as a driver for a thriving domestic economy.
Govt mobilises over N$10bn at COP27
Green hydrogen commissioner James Mnyupe advised Namibians not to get stuck on emotional issues of the past. “Namibia cannot deliver on her potential alone. We will need people from Khomas, Erongo, the north, south east Asia, Europe, China and the US. If you don’t want to share your space, your backyard and your beloved country with others to help you build it, you will stagnate and lag those who
Opposition lash ‘directionless’ budget
Debating the mid-term budget review in parliament this week, opposition parties criticised finance minister Iipumu Shiimi for a lack of direction, grandstanding and paying lip service to significant challenges while also expressing concern over debt levels and corruption.
DBN steps up businesses rescue initiative
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) yesterday launched a business rescue programme that targets qualifying businesses financed by the bank as a possible alternative to liquidation.