OMUTHIYA – The Namibia Revenue Agency has urged taxpayers to report companies which do not pay tax so that they can investigate and take action against them. The request was made by NamRA facilitator Simson Shivolo during the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) stakeholders’ meeting held at Omuthiya on Wednesday. He made the statement after...
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Neighbours committed to Orange River solution
SWAKOPMUND – Namibia and South Africa are considering the Report of the Joint Committee of Experts on the Orange River Boundary, focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation. The Political, Diplomatic,and Legal Committee of the Bi-National Commission of the two countries is meeting in Swakopmund this week, marking a significant step towards resolving the long-standing border issue...
Urgent application against Swapo fails
Windhoek High Court Judge Eileen Rakow yesterday struck an urgent application lodged by a disgruntled Swapo member against the nomination of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as Swapo’s presidential candidate, from the roll. Reinhold Shipwikineni lodged the urgent application on Friday last week. He cited Swapo, NNN, as she is affectionately known, plus the members she appointed during...
Kauandenge: Nudo will never be hijacked …as manifesto promises rural development, land reform
OTJINENE – The turnout at the party’s manifesto launch on Saturday and the united front within the party’s rank and file should be a clear demonstration that Nudo will never be hijacked by outside forces, despite numerous attempts. This was the emphatic message from party secretary general Josef Kauandenge at Otjinene on Saturday, where they...
Hardap hosts tense tussle
The southern town of Mariental was this weekend abuzz with political energy. The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) and Swapo hosted significant events at the same time on Sunday at the town. The early hours of the day were filled with the sounds of throngs of supporters singing and honking their car horns. The town was...
N$5b needed annually for roads upkeep…maintenance strategy required for all roads
WALVIS BAY – Namibia requires about N$5 billion annually to effectively maintain its national roads network. Road Fund Administration (RFA) CEO Ali Ipinge stated on Thursday that roads maintenance is quite a challenge due to limited available funding. He was speaking in Walvis Bay lastweek, where the RFA injected over N$250 million to rehabilitate key...
Mbumba’s Europe trip brings new opportunities
Presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari says President Nangolo Mbumba visit to Europe is expected to open up new opportunities for international cooperation, particularly in the fields of green energy, trade, and infrastructure development. Hengari said this in statements that summarised President Mbumba’s achievements during the one-week visit to Europe issued yesterday. He said Mbumba’s recent trip...
Giving birth in the mountains …Kunene mothers demand safe maternity services
OTJUNUNGUA/OHAJUAA – Women from Kunene’s remote areas, such as Ohajuua and Otjinungua, are eager for a new experience: giving birth in a hospital. Since time immemorial, they have been delivering their babies in the mountains, at home, or even in the bush. Despite their resilience in facing harsh conditions, these women believe it is time...
NNN asks for//Kharas mandate back
KEETMANSHOOP – Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, during a Swapo star rally, appealed to the //Kharas electorate to give the control of the region back to the ruling party. She made this plea when addressing party members, supporters and sympathisers at a packed J Stephanus Sports Stadium on Saturday. “The mission and message to the residents...
Employees to claim refunds from NamRA
Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, has said employees whose employers are not reimbursing the Pay As You Earn from the income tax amendments can claim their money from the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) from February 2025. A notice was issued by the minister for employers to reimburse employees for PAYE that was...