he mines and energy ministry has decided to provide some relief to motorists during October by decreasing diesel pump prices countrywide
Business
Backyard businesses balloon as economic activity flattens
This drastic and unexpected economic slump on Namibian households is undeniable as many businesses closed, leaving many people unemployed and even more with significantly reduced salaries.
Global aviation experienced worst summer ever
…airline traffic expected to decline by 66% in 2020 - IATA
OmniCare Trust Mobile Clinic receives over N$1.2 million
The OmniCare Trust Mobile Clinic last week the received over N$1.2 million from FirstRand Namibia’s Health Optimisation Pandemic
DBN supports Omboga powdered spinach soup
DBN provided an extensive range of support activities that included recipe development, testing and refinement, as well as barcode acquisition to enable the company to gain shelf space in local retailers.
Opinion – Personal finance column Tips for first-time homebuyers
Too often, people rush into homeownership because it’s seen as a sign of adulthood and financial responsibility
GIPF appoints new investment consultants
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has confirmed the appointment of two new investment consultants. Lane Clark & Peacock LLP will consult on investments, while BFinance UK Limited will consult on the selection/search of asset managers.
Nedbank Namibia launches IdentityToday
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.
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.