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Grey-listing is Not a Death Sentence
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama It’s crucial to remember that greylisting does not have to define Namibia’s economy, even though it frequently makes people feel more anxious. Namibia can continue engaging in Anti-money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) and make improvements to meet Financial Action Task Force (FATF) requirements in the […]
Geingos Urges Namibians to Arrange Wills
By: Justicia Shipena Former First Lady Monica Geingos has urged Namibians to be proactive and organise their wills as death can come unexpectedly. She was speaking during the national memorial service of her late husband President Hage Geingob. She emphasised that death is a humbling experience, stressing that individuals are not summoned by their […]
Grey-listing Could Negatively Affect Namibia’s GDP by 6%
By: Staff writer Namibia’s recent grey-listing by the anti-money laundering watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) could have a detrimental impact on the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by up to 6%. The grey-listing occurred on Friday following a review last week, prompted by Namibia’s failure to implement all 72 recommended actions […]
World Leaders Bid Farewell to Statesman Geingob
By: Justicia Shipena Numerous global leaders gathered at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek over the weekend to pay their final respects and bid farewell to departed Namibian President Hage Geingob before he was buried on Sunday at Heroes Acre. The memorial service held on Saturday, was attended by representatives from 27 countries including […]
Late President Geingob Laid to Rest … former Presidents urge nation to emulate Geingob
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus President Hage Geingob, who passed away after a brief battle with cancer, was laid to rest at Heroes Acre on Sunday. The funeral drew thousands of mourners, including 25 heads of state and former presidents. As a mark of respect for his service, Geingob received a 21-gun salute from the […]
‘Time for Genocide Apology’ – German President
By: Justicia Shipena German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has expressed remorse for the atrocities committed by Germany during its colonial rule in Namibia between 1904 and 1908. Steinmeier conveyed his regret while delivering a final tribute to Namibia’s late President, Hage Geingob, at the memorial service held over the weekend. Geingob, who passed away […]
Ministry Probes Alleged Overpriced School Furniture
By: Dolly Menas Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka, has launched an investigation into the procurement process of the alleged overpriced furniture for the Himarwa Ithete Secondary School in the Kavango West region. The decision follows public outcry over the perceived exorbitant prices paid for mattresses, beds, and chairs for the […]
Extreme Heat Waves Leave Farmers on Edge
By: Annakleta Haikera While thousands braved the scorching summer heat to bid farewell to President Hage Geingob at his final resting place, farmers in the two Kavango regions took proactive measures to mitigate crop and livestock losses as extreme temperatures persist across northern Namibia. The relentless heat has taken a heavy toll on […]
Opinion: How Crypto Can Unleash Economic Growth In Namibia
By: Aminah Ndeulita Namibia has been edging towards embracing cryptocurrencies for a while now, but more work is required if the country is to unleash the full potential this radical new technology offers. In July last year, parliament passed the Virtual Assets Act into law. This regulation mandated the establishment of a regulator to […]
NSFAF Recovery Campaign Nets Only N$41 Million in Three Years…Publication of defaulters’ names remains a possibility
By: Hertha Ekandjo Since the launch of its national recovery campaign in 2021, the Namibia Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) has managed to recover approximately N$41 million from over 95,000 beneficiaries who owe the institution. However, out of the vast sum owed to NSFAF, totaling over N$9 billion, only around 4,000 beneficiaries have […]