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The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) has confirmed the postponement of the implementation of the Financial Institutions and Markets Act (Fima). 

The trade ministry has shared a Cabinet approval on an interim relief measure for the second-hand vehicle industry on age restriction under the prevailing economic conditions. 

A six-month renewable energy rural awareness campaign is currently in full swing and is being conducted by the Renewable Energy Industry Association of Namibia (REIAoN). 

President Hage Geingob, as Namibia’s chief diplomat, is obligated to further its political, economic and social objectives. 

The effectiveness of a political party in power, in most cases, determines the factor regarding whether good governance in a country exists. 

Youth, women unemployment, housing, water and educational infrastructure are some of the most critical areas that need much attention in the Erongo region. Regional governor Neville Andre highlighted this during his state of the region at Swakopmund on Friday.

Companies and individuals have pledged over N$300 000 in support of the first ever Ohangwena International Agri Food Confex.

As Namibia’s urban population is expected to increase from 52% to 60% by 2030, the country’s demand for formal housing is increasing with urbanisation and offers a key economic opportunity. 

Mertens Mining and Trading’s undertaking to grow the fortunes of people in the Hardap region with renewed exploration activities belies caustic relations because of seemingly clashing interests between the mining enterprise and the farmers.

Media ombudsman John Nakuta has lambasted the mandatory SIM card registration by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, branding it retrogressive in the anti-graft fight, as it will leave whistleblowers exposed.