The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) has designated October as Consumer Protection Month, aimed at educating consumers about their financial rights and obligations. This initiative provides a valuable platform to highlight the critical importance of protecting and upholding consumer rights, shielding them from market misconduct, and ensuring they are informed about their responsibilities when...
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has informed its taxpaying and qualifying pensioners as well as spousal and child beneficiaries that the fund will make tax payment relief refunds on 28 November 2024. This is in accordance with the Income Tax Amendment Act, 2024 and the Government Gazette (No. 8442, 16 September 2024), effective 1...
NEW YORK – Dockworkers at major ports along the United States (US) East and Gulf Coasts went on strike yesterday after last-minute negotiations yielded no new labour contract, a stoppage expected to drag on the world’s largest economy just ahead of the November presidential election. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) said the walkout by its...
South African Airways (SAA) will commence a third daily frequency connecting Windhoek to Johannesburg from 27 October 2024. This means daily services between Johannesburg ORT (JNB) and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) commence just before 06h00 with the last flight departing Windhoek just before 18h00. “Air Connect Namibia welcomes the announcement of an additional third...
At the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board’s (NIPDB) annual general meeting held on 23 November 2023, Minister in the Presidency Christine//Hoebes indicated that following the completion of its initial 24-month operationalisation strategy, the NIPDB has effectively outgrown its infancy stage. As such, the minister directed the Advisory Board to review the entity’s governance structure,...
Diesel prices in Namibia will tomorrow dip below the intimidating N$20 per litre mark, while petrol prices are fast approaching the significant cost barrier. This is as the mines and energy ministry announced that petrol prices and the diesel prices of both variants (diesel 50 parts per million (ppm) and diesel 10ppm) will decrease by...
Namibia continues to demonstrate its commitment to green industrialisation by engaging with world-leading innovators such as Elon Musk, co-founder and CEO of Tesla. Recently, during a high-level meeting in New York, Namibia’s Green Hydrogen commissioner and economic advisor to the President James Mnyupe, alongside President Nangolo Mbumba, met with Musk to discuss Tesla’s Energy Master...
Namibia has been shortlisted as a finalist in the prestigious World Trade Promotion Organisation (WTPO) Awards 2024. Organised by the International Trade Centre (ITC), the awards recognise Trade Promotion Organisations (TPOs) that excel in leveraging innovative approaches to help small businesses compete on the global stage through effective trade development practices. The awards further celebrate...
Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) yesterday announced its condensed consolidated interim financial results for the period ended 30 June 2024. Over the period, NBL delivered well on its strategy for the Heineken transaction, as the company’s diverse portfolio experienced volume growth in all beverage categories. At the same time, NBL continued to manage cash efficiently, given...
Pupkewitz Megaboards has launched a new retail branch, featuring an innovative range of products for customers looking to create state-of-the-art kitchens, cupboards, worktops, and add related accessories. This store is designed to be a vibrant hub for professional joiners, carpenters, and DIY enthusiasts, offering an expanded selection of premium products and customised solutions tailored to...