The Intellectual Property Rights Protection Consultant (IPRPC) will launch a survey which seeks to assess the creative sector’s contribution to the nation’s economy. This initiative aims to provide much-needed data to support sustainable development in the arts and culture sectors, ensuring their continued growth and integration into Namibia’s economic landscape. For many years, Namibia’s arts and culture industry has...
Marco Coetzee, National Director of the Miss Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) pageant, acquired the Miss World Namibia licence from the Miss World Organisation, following last year’s announcement that runner-ups would no longer be eligible to compete in the beauty pageant. In an interview with VIBEZ!, Coetzee expressed his excitement and commitment to shaping the future of...
Despite ongoing global economic uncertainty, Namibia’s financial system remains stable and sound, director of financial stability and macro-prudential oversight at the Bank of Namibia Florette Nakusera said. Speaking at the Financial Stability report’s launch yesterday, she gave the assurance that the domestic financial system has weathered recent global shocks, and continues to demonstrate resilience. “Domestically,...
The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) has commenced a training programme for interns in the field of green hydrogen. The project has evolved in Namibia, transcending its role as merely a renewable energy initiative. It has emerged as a beacon of hope for numerous young science graduates and students facing unemployment in...
In a country grappling with a staggering youth unemployment rate of 44.7%, some young individuals are stepping up to help reduce this figure. Anastasia Aindongo (24) demonstrates that a simple ball of yarn and a crochet hook can create more than just patterns; it can also weave purpose, pride and potential. Her aim is to...
Forty drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol over the Easter weekend. Among those arrested were 10 female drivers in the Khomas region, with authorities urging drivers to plan, use designated drivers and make responsible choices behind the wheel. “The highest blood alcohol concentration (BAC) recorded during the operation was 1.85, more...
Bank of Namibia Governor Johannes !Gawaxab has cautioned that the economic fallout from renewed United States of America trade tariffs imposed under president Donald Trump’s administration, coupled with the uncertainty surrounding tariff details, will adversely impact sectors such as diamonds, marble and manufacturing. Tariffs are defined as taxes charged on goods bought from other countries....
The love between Namibian fans and South Africa’s iconic Dalom Music family continues to grow. This year’s visit will be bigger and better. Bosslady Sylvia Tshanda said after a memorable 2024 tour stop in Windhoek and Katima Mulilo with just the Dalom Kids, the legendary Dalom Music family is returning to the Zambezi region...
In Namibia, conversations about bullying often remain in the shadows, rarely discussed unless tragedy strikes close to home. Sandra Nakashole, a 21-year-old third-year student at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), said silence is no longer anoption. From her earliest school days, she has been subjected to both physical and cyberbullying, targeted for...
B2Gold Namibia announced that it contributed a total of N$2.4 billion in direct taxes to the government in 2024. This represents 57% of its N$4.1 billion profit before tax. When combined with indirect taxes and corporate social responsibility (CSR) spending, the company’s total contribution to government reached 61% of its pre-tax profit. The mine last...