Category: National
Independent Labour Dispute Commission to be Established
By: Annakleta Haikera Namibia is taking steps to establish an independent Commission for Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR) aimed at improving the speed, fairness, and professionalism of labour dispute handling. Planned steps for the Commission…
All Set for 40th Nedbank Cycle Challenge
It’s been 40 years since the Nedbank Cycle Challenge first took place as Namibia’s first-ever corporate cycling event. This year, the historic race returns with a new format for cyclists, further emphasising its evolution from a modest gathering…
Havana 4-Way Vendors Not Relocated to Ongos Valley
To complete the upgrading and decongestion of the Eneas Peter Nanyemba Road Project, vendors selling at the Havana 4-Way will be moved, stated the City of Windhoek. According to the City, they have identified land for the community…
Fish Farmers Face Feed Shortage, Governor Urges Local Alternatives
By: Annakleta Haikera Kavango East Region governor, Julius Hambyuka, says fish farmers in the region are facing daunting challenges due to a shortage of fish feed, which is mostly sourced from outside the country. Hambyuka made these…
Economists Predict Repo Rate Will Remain at 6.50%
By: Loise Shiimi Economists anticipate that the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will maintain the repo rate at 6.50% in their first announcement of 2026, which will take place later today. Financial advisor, Loise Iipinge, stated…
Cybercrime Bill in the Pipeline for Namibia
By: Dwight Links A public stakeholders’ engagement about the establishment of Namibia’s cybercrime legislation was held in Windhoek this past Friday. Organised by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), it attracted specialised interest from the public…
Economists Predict Repo Rate Will Remain at 6.50%
Loise Shiimi Economists anticipate that the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will maintain the repo rate at 6.50% in their first announcement of 2026, which will take place later today. Financial advisor, Loise Iipinge, stated that the Bank of…
The SACU Dilemma: Reform or Exit?
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala and Heedee Walenga Various reports around the Orange River state that South Africa is determinedly negotiating trade deals with a number of countries and blocks, with analysts saying more such agreements could have been in…
Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Enhanced Continental Sanitation Services
By: Loise Shiimi President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for concerted efforts to improve sanitation services, which are vital for maintaining dignity, public health, and overall well-being in communities. She highlighted that water scarcity and sanitation challenges can…
Radio Remains a Trusted Medium of Information
By: Annakleta Haikera Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus said radio remains the most accessible and affordable medium of information, noting that households, especially in rural areas, depend on radio for daily news, education and entertainment. …