Category: National
Billing Discrepancies and Poor Service Quality Plague Telecommunication Sector
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Between 1 February 2022 and 31 January 2023, the Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) received 23 complaints from consumers regarding telecommunication service providers. The majority of these complaints were centered around billing discrepancies, substandard…
Namib Mills Probes Recalled Instant Porridge
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namib Mills is investigating the recall of its Top Score vanilla-flavoured instant maize porridge in South Africa following the tragic deaths of three children who consumed the product. The recall was reported in South Africa…
NDTC Backs Futsal Namibia
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Futsal Namibia officially launched its fourth season on Friday at DTS in Olympia, Windhoek, with the Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) as the league’s primary sponsor. During the launch, NDTC handed over new kits featuring…
Employers, Unions Raise Concerns Over Tax Refund Process
By: Hertha Ekandjo Employer representatives and labour unions have expressed concerns following the recent gazetting of the Namibian Income Tax Amendment Act, announced by Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi earlier this month. The Act mandates employers to reimburse employees for…
Trapped or Flourishing In SACU- The Namibian Dilemma
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus An analysis of Namibian trade statistics within Africa over the past five years reveals that approximately 71% of the country’s trade (both imports and exports) is concentrated within the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). This…
High Unemployment Rate for People with Disabilities a Serious Concern – Ncube
By: Hertha Ekandjo Deputy Minister of Disability in the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, Alexia Manombe Ncube, has voiced serious concerns over the persistently high unemployment rates among individuals with disabilities in Namibia. Despite…
NAB Targets EU Export Clearance: Talks for EU Approval Ongoing
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) is currently in discussions with the Ministry of Agriculture to secure third-country approval from the European Union (EU). This approval would certify Namibia’s agricultural exports as safe and fit for…
74% of Road Fatalities Involve Men
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Road accident statistics compiled by the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA) reveal that 74% of road fatalities involve men, underscoring their higher likelihood of being involved in fatal accidents. Additionally, more than 50% of the…
Digital Marketing Can Help Overcome Dependency Syndrome
By: Mathias Hangala Andrew Allison, Chief Commercial Officer for Red and Yellow South Africa, has highlighted digital marketing as a key opportunity for entrepreneurs and business-minded individuals to reduce their dependence on government support. Speaking at the launch…
Shapwanale, Jacobs Appointed to NYE Advisory Board
By: Staff Writer The Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF) has appointed Ndapewoshali Shapwanale and Lydia Mutindi Jacobs to its Advisory Board. Jacobs has 12 years of experience in law reform, policy development, and a strong focus on the energy…