The Roads Authority (RA) has confirmed that bookings for learner licence testing will commence on Tuesday, 1 February 2022 at all NaTIS centres countrywide. A statement from the RA informed that applicants will no longer be required to drop their applications in a box at NaTIS centres.
Business
Black business network questions DBN mandate …bemoan repossession of businesses and homes
The Black Business Leadership Network of Namibia (BBLNN) held a peaceful demonstration on Friday, where it alleged the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has adopted a mandate of liquidating mostly black businesses.
GIPF remains a formidable provider of lifelong pensioner support
The GIPF has taken note of articles circulating on social media regarding the “death after retirement” benefits offered by the GIPF, and more so as it affects members who are single at the time of their death.
Debt has become a lifeline for many Namibians
It is therefore not surprising that the ripple effect of the current financial environment has not only created an environment of constant stress, but has also led to a cycle of debt for many individuals.
Economic distress prolongs domestic recovery – BAN
Many local economists are generally optimistic about the domestic economic outlook for 2022, with some stating they “expect stronger growth of 3% in 2022, driven by a continued base effect recovery across the secondary and tertiary industries, bolstered by a stronger mining output”.
Namibia on track to achieve Expo 2020 goals
Three months after joining 191 other nations as a participant at the Expo 2020 Dubai hosted in the United Arab Emirates, Namibia is well on her way to achieving ambitious goals set for the expo.
Restrictions have little impact on Covid – IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments to accelerate the relaxation of travel restrictions as Covid-19 continues to evolve from the pandemic to endemic stage.
Opinion | Personal data protection is key in fighting fraud
Every year on 28 January, the world commemorates Data Protection Day, an initiative by the United States-based National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA), a non-profit organisation promoting cyber security, privacy education, and awareness. In support of this day, it is essential to remind customers to protect their personal data.
Main enumeration budget for census reduced to N$606 million
Although the main enumeration for this year’s Housing and Population Census during the financial year of 2022/2023 was estimated to be N$950 million, the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) said it was able to adopt measures to further reduce the budget to about N$606 million.
Development Bank’s Hellen Amupolo to head investments department
Previously acting head of the Development Bank of Namibia’s (DBN) Investments Department Hellen Amupolo has been formally promoted to Head.









