By:Hertha Ekandjo The mines ministry has urged motorists not panic about the diesel supply in the country as it is still sufficient, and that the country awaits a fuel vessel to arrive shortly. This comes after a social media post stating that the country was running low on diesel supply went viral, causing panic among […]

By:Kandjengo kamKwaanyoka Something amazing I have observed every morning of women and men going to work is that they all carry the same determination and urgency in their walk. This does not matter if you are a lawyer (I do not know if my lokasie hosts a lawyer though) or a plumber, vendor, or secretary […]

By:Justicia Shipena and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Ministries and government agencies that overspent their budget by more than 2% have decreased from three in 2020/21 to just one in the previous financial year (2021/22). This was revealed in the government’s accountability report for the financial year 2021/22. The Government Accountability Report provides a snapshot of achievements made […]

By:JusticiaShipena Mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo says pushing Africa to move forward with an energy transition on any timetable other than its own disrespects African priorities. He was speaking at a symposium on ‘maximising economic growth from renewable and non-renewable energy sources in Namibia’ hosted by the Bank of Namibia’s (BoN) on Thursday. The […]

Staff writer Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) boss, Nangula Uaandja, has been named among 100 Most Influential African Women in 2022 by Avance Media. The publication lists phenomenal women who have been at the forefront of decision-making both locally and internationally. The selection criteria for honourees include excellence in leadership and performance, personal […]

By:Hertha Ekandjo The City of Windhoek (CoW) council has approved a N$303million Integrated Waste Management Plan (IWMP) to govern all waste management activities and processes within the Capital, according to a Simonis Storm Daily report on Tuesday. The approval comes as the municipality secured N$36.8 million in funding from the European Union (EU) for the […]

By:Justicia Shipena The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia’s (CRAN) revenue for the financial year 2021 decreased by a massive 63 percent. This is stated in the authority’s latest annual report for the financial year 2020/21. “Revenue for the year under review decreased by 63 percent, from N$91 million in 2020 to N$33.3 million in 2021, […]

By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The country’s tax collector has revealed that 34,090 individuals and entrepreneurs from the four northern regions owe the institution around N$6,7 million in taxes, interest, and penalties. The four regions are Oshana, Ohangwena, Oshikoto, and Omusati. Out of what they owe the treasurer, 63 percent are penalties, and the rest is tax capital […]

By:Hertha Ekandjo The Road Fund Administration (RFA) said that it targets making about N$750 million per annum from toll gates from about 23 road sections in Namibia. This was revealed by RFA boss, Ali Ipinge, who said that they were going to see a massive increase in their revenue, by about a third of where […]

By Eba Kandovazu The ministry of works and transport is being sued to the tune of over N$ 4 million by BV Investments 422 CC after the ministry reportedly left a property it rented in an “unacceptable” condition and thus needed to be restored to its original state. The building was, however, being occupied by […]