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2024 Tea Party to Focus on Closing the Cancer Gap
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Raising cancer awareness goes beyond simply wearing a pink ribbon; it requires resources and capabilities to foster education and inspire positive change that resonates across society, says Violette Mureko, Founder of the Tea Party 4 Hope…
Ongos Rugby Sevens Competition Concludes with Thrilling Finale
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The third and final leg of the Ongos Sevens Competition wrapped up in spectacular fashion on Saturday at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek. The Championship Round, held in the capital, followed two exciting rounds in…
MTC Launches Branchless Mobile Money Service
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Windhoek General Administrator (WGA), a fintech subsidiary of Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC), has launched a mobile phone-based money transfer and payments service called MTC Maris. The service was unveiled last Friday, marking MTC’s entry into the…
Golden Visa Programme Faces Delays Amid New Migration Law
By: Justicia Shipena The government’s Resident By Investment Programme, aimed at raising N$50 billion through a “Golden Visa” initiative, is currently behind schedule, according to the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB). The programme is a key component…
Namib Mills Faces Loss Following Instant Porridge Recall
By: Hertha Ekandjo and Loise Shiimi Namib Mills says it expects to suffer substantial financial losses following the recall of its Top Score instant porridge, after an incident in South Africa where two minors tragically died. While it is…
Govt Debt Reaches N$157.6 Billion Amid Economic Challenges
By: Hertha Ekandjo The government debt has surged by 8.3%, reaching N$157.6 billion at the end of June 2024, driven primarily by increased issuance of Treasury Bills (TBs) and Internal Registered Stock (IRS), alongside a rise in external borrowing….
Shangula Inaugurates N$6 Million Ombili Clinic in Otjiwarongo
By: Hertha Ekandjo Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula officially inaugurated the newly constructed Ombili Clinic in Otjiwarongo on Wednesday, replacing the former Ombili Health Post. The health post had served over 19,600 individuals but was limited in the range of…
IUM Launches Graduate School of Business and Radio Station .edited
By: Erikka Koukulunhu and Dolly Menas The International University of Management (IUM) has officially inaugurated its Graduate School of Business (GSB) marking a major step forward in the university’s pursuit of academic excellence. Speaking at the event, IUM’s founder…
About 100 Namibians Targeted by Scammers Daily
By: Annakleta Haikera, Loise Shiimi and Ndahafa Happy Juju Approximately 100 Namibians are targeted daily by scammers asking for personal banking details, according to Kavango West Police Chief Inspector Raimbert Muronga. The rise in scamming incidents coincides with the…
Education Institutions Urged to Seek Accreditation
By: Mathias Hangala The Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) has called on educational institutions in Namibia to seek accreditation for the courses they offer ahead of the next academic year. NQA spokesperson Jackson Muma stressed the importance of accreditation, explaining…