By: Josia Shigwedha The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority says that the Financial Institutions and Markets Act, FIMA, is not only concerned with pension funds, but is a legislation that harmonises laws related to the regulation of the various institutions operating in the non-banking financial sector. Reforms proposed in FIMA will affect industries such as […]
By: Ellen Shihepo Livestock products are cut off from the local market due to policies restricting the movement of meat from the north beyond the veterinary cordon fence because it is not considered a disease free zone. Therefore, livestock farmers from the Northern Communal have submitted a petition to the National Assembly to address the […]
By: Jackson Kunatela & Ketemba Tjipepa A meeting at the Ngweze community hall in Katima Mulilo turned chaotic after residents expressed disappointment at the response from the town council regarding their demands. The over 300 residents had sent a petition to the town council recently, demanding among others, that RedForce be removed as a debt […]
By: Terence Mukasa Gals and Goals, the team that finished as the runner-up in the FNB Women’s Super League, triumphed over Ongos Ladies Football Club in the final of the Dr Hage Geingob cup on Saturday at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek. Gals and Goals claimed the first prize of N$100,000. Watch on oneafrica.tv DStv […]
By: Ellen Shihepo Stakeholders from the public and private sectors have gathered in Windhoek to discuss Namibia’s agenda and participation at the upcoming 28th Congress Of Parties, or COP28. The event, which is organised by the Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management, is a platform that reflects on the […]
By: Josia Shigwedha Financial services provider, the Sanlam Group, and the online newspaper called The Brief, today launched a platform that will bring together experts to dissect topical issues focussed on the economic, financial and business aspect of the economy. The Sanlam Brief Sessions will be a series of panel discussions held monthly and will […]
By: Terence Mukasa Following their 1-0 victory against African stars at the Hage Geingob Cup on Saturday evening at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek, Eeshoke Chula Chula’s head coach, John Sikerete, stated that despite being considered the underdogs, his squad was ready to compete against Stars in the President’s cup. Watch on oneafrica.tv DStv or […]
By: Ellen Shihepo Namibia welcomed a delegation of 21 Ghanaian tourists yesterday for the “November in Namibia” initiative, which is intended to strengthen trade, tourism and business relations between the two countries. The Meat Board of Namibia’s Manager of Trade and Strategic Marketing, Goliath Tuyendapi, stated that the current beef trade between the two countries […]
By: Joseph Sheefeni The chairperson of the National Housing Enterprise board, Toska Sem, has stated that the mandate of NHE is to ensure that they deliver on housing needs in the country. She noted that they are working tirelessly to guarantee the efficient and effective deliverance of this important national mandate. She was speaking at […]
By: Josia Shigwedha & Nduuvundi David Community members from Ekonghola village in Oshikoto region staged a peaceful demonstration against the appointment of the new headman, alleging that he does not reside in the village and only owns a cattle post. They also said that they will only accept a leader whom they elected themselves. The […]