The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has exempted Value Added Tax Import on all medical oxygen tanks that are donated to the State. According to a NamRA statement, the ruling was taken in response to a governmental call for the private sector to assist in the shortage of medical oxygen tanks due to the escalating number
of Covid cases.
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Old Mutual introduces Core Growth Portfolio
Old Mutual introduced its Core Growth Portfolio proposition, a new retirement savings product offered by its corporate segment, on Wednesday, 09 June 2021.
N$1 billion solar plant planned for Arandis…agreement between Namibia and UK companies
Namibian power developer Natura Energy last week said it signed a strategic agreement with London-based power plant developer, owner and operator Globeleq Africa Limited (Globeleq) to co-develop an 81MW TeraSun Energy Solar PV Power Park initiative in the Erongo region town of Arandis.
Masisi says AfCTA can raise Africa
“The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is one of the key drivers that can position Africa as an economic powerhouse,” declared the President of Botswana Mokgweetsi Masisi while officially opening the 49th Plenary Assembly Session virtually yesterday (Friday 25 June 2021).
Opinion: Towards creating sustainable jobs for all Namibians
The right to a decent job that enables one to take care of oneself and the family speaks to the essence of human dignity as anchored in Article 8 of the Constitution of our Republic.
Opinion: Cuba’s vaccine: A triumph for humanity
Thirty-five years ago, the commander of the Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro had a vision to make Cuban men and women, men and women of science.
Agriculture expands Q1 GDP input…as economy contracts by 6.5%
The contribution of the agriculture, forestry and fishing sectors to the gross domestic product (GDP) expanded in the first quarter of 2021, accounting for 8.3%, compared to a share of 6.6% recorded in the corresponding quarter of the preceding year.
Kauandenge, Venaani mourn Uanguta
National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) secretary general Josef Kauandenge over the weekend expressed condolences to the family and friends of former Aminuis councillor Erwin Uanguta.
Geingob hails Konjore as one of Namibia’s cherished sons
President Hage Geingob hailed Willem Konjore as a leader whose commitment to faith did not prevent him from partaking in the struggle against the apartheid colonial regime.
Tribute – Remembering President Kenneth Kaunda
The best tribute we can pay President Kenneth David Kaunda is to ensure that his place in history is made known to today’s youth of Africa, and shared widely with future generations in Africa and the rest of the global village.
