The country’s medical aid industry reported a net deficit for the third quarter of 2022, yet remained well capitalised as it held a high percentage of free assets as at 30 September 2022. Additionally, the industry’s reserves level exceeded the minimum prudential reserves level requirement of 25% and is thus deemed to be financially sound.
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NamRA to tax all natural resource income
The Income Tax Amendment Act, 2022, came into force on 01 January with an objective, amongst others, to ensure that any income derived from the exploitation of Namibia’s natural resources is taxed.
Opinion – Resuscitating education in Namibia
Education is a systematic process that seeks to produce well-balanced individuals with the requisite knowledge, skills, values, aptitudes and attitudes to become functional and productive citizens for national development.
Opinion – Police’s common sense failure dangerous
Namibia is well known as a stable, democratic country, committed to stimulating economic growth and employment through foreign investment. However, there is a lack of trust in the police because of the unprofessional conduct, rudeness and violence of many officers.
Hardap prisoners sow for the future
The World Food Programme (WFP), Lithon project consultants, Hardap prison officials and inmates gathered on Thursday morning outside the Hardap correctional facility to watch the first vegetable seeds being planted to launch the cropping season.
Omaheke starts school year in church
With countrywide outcries regarding the poor performance by learners, this year’s annual back to school service hosted by the ELCRN Ephesians Parish in Gobabis attracted a large number of people seeking audience with God.
Nida axe lands on Gaomab
The Namibia Industrial Development Agency has wielded the axe to suspend CEO Mihe Gaomab with immediate effect, without providing reasons for the move.
Parties attempt unity before vote…as the ministry angles for swift city CEO appointment
Political parties with representatives on the City of Windhoek council are scrambling to outmaneuvre Swapo at their next meeting to elect office bearers while the line ministry is following the chaos closely.
No overtime irks emergency workers
Residents of Otjozondjupa region who might have needed emergency services after 17h00 from yesterday have been left to their own devices as ambulance drivers stopped working overtime after 17h00.
Students commend Unam for changing entry requirements
The Students’ Union of Namibia (SUN) has praised the University of Namibia for its efforts to accommodate students who did not meet the initial admission criteria.