Category: News
NamRa’s First Half of 2022
Sam Shivute With the first half of the year of reimaging (2022) gone, the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has indeed conquered obstacles and blessings. We kicked off the new financial year on a high note by appreciating our taxpayers and…
YSS To Pay Security Guards N$3 Million In Salaries Owed
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Youth Security Services (YSS), operating under the auspices of the National Youth Service (NYC), on Tuesday signed an agreement to settle a wage dispute between the company and its workers after workers complained of not receiving…
Another Man Survives Hippo Attack
By: Annakleta Haikera 41-year-old Jeremiah Haikombo from Tjeye Village in the Mashare Constituency, Kavango East, survived a hippo attack on Tuesday morning. He is currently at Rundu State Hospital, recovering from severe injuries in which he lost one of his…
All Systems Go For Swakop By-elections
By: Hertha Ekandjo Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) say there is nothing to prepare for ahead of Friday’s Swakopmund Constituency Councillor by-elections as the Swakopmund residents had already given them the mandate to lead them. Candidates from seven political parties…
City To Approach NamPower To Take Over Electrical Assets
By: Justicia Shipena The City of Windhoek will approach NamPower and other private entities in the extended boundaries of Windhoek to negotiate the take-over of electrical assets on the outskirts of Windhoek. This was revealed in an ordinary council meeting…
Friday’s Special Council Meeting Unlawful – IPC’s Lawyers
By: Justicia Shipena Four Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) members of the management committee at the City of Windhoek have threatened legal action against the council should it execute a special meeting on a vote of no confidence. A council…
Thieves Take Off With Jackpot Money
By: Eba Kandovazu The police in Oshana region are investigating an armed robbery after four unknown men ambushed the Emirates bar at New Reception location in Ongwediva and stole money from four jackpot machines after they vandalised them. Police say…
Namibia on the verge of implementing the Advance Ruling System
By: Stanley Gurirab NamRA steps into the right direction by advancing the implementation of advance rulings, a significant move in the fulfilment of an international commitment as contained in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). Article 3…
City Motion of No Confidence To Be Handled This Friday
Staff Writer The City of Windhoek has now effectively resolved to convene a special council meeting this coming Friday, the 12th of August 2022, to discuss the motion of no confidence on the management committee. The motion was brought by…
Global Economic Outlook Has Darkened – Agribank
By: Hertha Ekandjo Agribank of Namibia says that the global economic outlook had darkened significantly, and the situation could deteriorate further. A report by Agribank’s research and product development desk noted that inflation, rising interest rates and heightened geopolitical tensions…