Nedbank Namibia, in collaboration with the Today Group, the homegrown fintech company, which introduced PayToday, has introduced IdentityToday (IDToday), a digital identity management platform that allows for the remote submission of the regulatory proof of identity documents that a prospective client needs to submit before a bank account may be opened for them.
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Alternative energy lowers NBL’s carbon footprint
The biomass boiler in use by Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) is a first for Namibia and is the country’s largest wood boiler.
ITAS portal still a headache for employers
The Namibian Employers’ Federation (NEF) yesterday said the Integrated Tax Administration System (ITAS) portal lacked guidelines for employers, which makes the system particularly unfriendly for users.
Development Bank of Namibia settles its first bond
Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has confirmed the settlement of DBN20, the first bond the bank issued under its N$2.5 billion Medium-Term Note Programme listed on the Namibian Stock Exchange.
MultiChoice selects DPO Group as digital payments partner
MultiChoice Namibia has confirmed a strategic partnership with leading African payment service provider, DPO Group, to enable effortless payments for DStv and GOtv customers in Namibia via their integrated solutions.
Low budget hampers agricultural development – Remmert
The main national-level issue that relates to policymaking and budgetary allocation is the fact that the agricultural sector does not attract enough investment nor has it received adequate government funding.
Individual tax deadline extended to March 2021
The finance ministry yesterday confirmed the annual Individual Income Tax Returns deadline, which was initially extended to 30 September 2020, has been further extended to 1 March 2021.
SACU Council ministerial retreat conducted virtually …renewed focus on industrialisation and trade facilitation
In a bid to promote social distancing and in light of ongoing international travel restrictions, the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Secretariat virtually hosted the 4th SACU Council Ministerial Retreat on 21 September 2020.
MultiChoice launches Enhanced Decoder Notification
MultiChoice Namibia has confirmed the launch of its Enhanced Decoder Notification (EDN) functionality, which aims to address communication issues for subscribers and takes the admin out of TV viewing so consumers can get back to being entertained.
Perseverance pays off in the end for Aus bakery
KEETMANSHOOP – What started as a part-time hobby has developed into a well-established and fully-fledged bakery, providing fresh bread daily to residents of the Aus settlement.