Category: National
N$62 Million Spent on Maerua Mall Expansion Project
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi Oryx Properties has spent N$62.3 million on its Maerua Mall development project thus far, following N$38 million capital expenditure on the project during the six months between 1 July and 31 December 2024. The property firm has…
A Second Chance at Life, Inspired by FNB Namibia
By: Staff writer Not too long ago, Mario Diergaardt found himself at rock bottom. He had lost all his belongings and was living on the streets of Windhoek. Due to a crippling alcohol addiction, Diergaardt would sleep on cardboard…
Fuel Hikes To Heighten Inflationary Pressure
By: Annakleta Haikera At midnight 5 March 2025, fuel prices are set to rise for a consecutive month. The Mines and Energy Ministry attributed the domestic need behind the hike to two factors. One was the annual N$0.50 per litre…
Ohangwena School Generates Profits, Feeds Nearly 1,000 Learners From Gardening Project
By: Loise Shiimi In 2014, Mandume Ndemufayo Primary School’s agriculture teacher, Moses Theofelus established a garden to supplement the school’s feeding program and to introduce learners to agriculture. With an initial investment of N$20,000, the garden soon blossomed that year,…
Namibia’s Food Records Trade Surplus
By: Staff writer Namibia recorded a trade surplus of N$264 million on food items after exporting N$1.7 billion worth of food, excluding live animals, while importing N$1.4 billion of the same. The trade surplus was attributed to fish exports…
Namibia-China Visa-Free Talks Collapse …Kawana says Namibians’ complaints led to the withdrawal
By: Justicia Shipena China has withdrawn its offer to extend visa exemptions to ordinary Namibian citizens following public criticism of a similar agreement granted to diplomats. This was revealed by Home Affairs Minister Albert Kawana, who confirmed that China…
Competition Commission Concerned About Outsourcing Debt Collection
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC) has expressed concern over the practice of local authorities outsourcing debt collection. While the Commission clarified that no competition issues have been identified, it highlighted the negative implications the practice has on…
ACC Investigation into RedForce Appointment in Windhoek at Advanced Stage
By: Justicia Shipena The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has confirmed that its investigation into complaints regarding the appointment of RedForce Debt Management in Windhoek is progressing well. Deputy Director-General, Erna Van Der Merwe, said this in a letter responding to…
FirstRand CEO Urges Leaders to Continue Nujoma’s Legacy
By: Staff writer FNB employees volunteered to clean up Parliament Gardens after a memorial service in honour of late Founding President Dr. Sam Nujoma was held the previous night. During the cleanup campaign, FirstRand Namibia Chief Executive Officer Conrad Dempsey…
GIPF Sued for N$228 Million For Investment Decision
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) is embroiled in another dispute, this time with Baobab Capital, a now-defunct Namibian investment firm. This comes after the company filed a lawsuit against the Fund, demanding N$228 million in damages….