Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) Chief Executive Officer, Kenneth Matomola, has announced that the Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA) and the Namfisa Act came into operation on 01 May 2026. Matomola made the announcement on Tuesday during a government information-sharing session in Windhoek. He said Namfisa undertook a comprehensive review and restructuring of...
Auleria Wakudumo Ohangwena governor Kadiva Hamutumwa says the region plans to install desalination plants at at least 10 boreholes to address saline water challenges affecting communities. Although Ohangwena is one of the country’s regions with significant underground water resources, it has for decades struggled with high salinity levels. Hamutuwa said efforts to treat saline water...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has launched the Fruit Value Chain Development Scheme to reduce the country’s heavy reliance on imported fruits by stimulating local production. Namibia currently imports more than 97% of its fruit. To address challenges such as poor genetics and limited technical knowledge, the initiative offers a 30% subsidy on...
Namibia has been distinguished as Africa’s most gender-equal country and as the only country on the continent to rank amongst the global top 10 gender-equal nations. This remarkable achievement is accredited to the country’s pragmatic leadership, progressive policies and institutional reforms. The country is currently ranked first in Africa and number eight globally, thanks to...
The Standard Bank Top 8 Cup delivered unexpected results at the Vineta Stadium in Swakopmund as the Namibia Premier Football League champions, African Stars, and runners-up, the ‘pride of the north’ Eeshoke Chula Chula, both failed to advance to the semi-finals. African Stars were defeated by Coastal Side Eleven Arrows in the tournament’s opening match....
The Namibian wrestling team delivered a commendable performance at the African Continental Championships in Alexandria, Egypt, earning multiple medals and showcasing promising talent across various categories. Leading the way for Namibia in the Greco-Roman division was Lisias Shipopyeni in the 55kg category, who secured an impressive silver medal after a series of strong performances. Shipopyeni...
OPUWO – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged for the collective recognition of workers’ efforts by upholding fairness, respect, and accountability in workplaces. She appealed to all stakeholders to renew their commitment to creating a Namibia where each worker is appreciated, every employer acts responsibly, and each institution contributes to the country’s overall well-being. “It must be...
Noreen Sitali JOHANNESBURG – Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Philippus Katamelo has been appointed chairperson of the Permanent Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflict Resolution of the Pan-African Parliament, marking a significant step in strengthening the leadership of a key African parliamentary body. The Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflict Resolution plays...
Festus Hamalwa Dalene Kooper OKANGHUDI – The long weekend has claimed over 20 lives in separate accidents across the country, prompting former President Hifikepunye Pohamba to call for urgent road safety interventions. Among the dead were 11 people killed on Friday morning along the B1 road between Okahandja and Otjiwarongo when a Ministry of Health...
OLUKEKETE – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the best way to honour the fallen heroes and heroines of the liberation struggle is for Namibians to work together in unity for the country’s socio-economic development. Nandi-Ndaitwah said this during the Cassinga Day commemoration at Olukekete village in the Omusati Region yesterday. “As our Founding President would remind...