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Namibia has strengthened its position in the global fight against money laundering, according to the 2025 Basel Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Index. The country’s score improved from 4.89 in 2024 to 4.78 in 2025, placing it fifth among African nations in terms of low exposure to financial crime risk. The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) said the improvement reflects stronger national systems, enhanced enforcement, and closer coordination among regulators, law enforcement, and […]

Electricity Control Board CEO Robert Kahimise (Photo: ECB) Local authorities, state-owned enterprises, and electricity distributors owe NamPower a combined N$912 million, according to the Electricity Control Board (ECB), with more than half of the amount linked to breached repayment agreements. ECB Chief Executive Officer Robert Kahimise said N$557 million relates to agreements that have not been honoured. Mariental Municipality is the largest debtor, owing N$233 million, followed by Gobabis, Karasburg, […]

  Photo: NAFSAN Windhoek, Namibia — The Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) has raised urgent concerns about the rising consumption of sugar, particularly among young children, in an interview with director Ben Schernick. The issue, he says, goes beyond individual dietary preferences and has deep public health and economic implications. “One of our biggest concerns is the high level of sugar consumption, especially among children between the ages […]

Photo: NAFSAN Social Media Ben Schernick, director of the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia warns that the government’s 2010 VAT exemption on white and brown sugar is effectively encouraging harmful sugar consumption. He emphasizes the need for legislation, company monitoring, and public awareness campaigns to address rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and other sugar-related health problems.  play_arrow Schernick Calls for Action on Sugar Consumption Leonard Witbeen    

Telecom Namibia says it is aware of a statement circulating on social media alleging irregularities linked to a mobile banking transaction involving one of its mobile numbers. Acting Head of Corporate Communication and Public Relations, Ndapewa Neshila, says the company is treating the claims seriously and is working with internal teams and external partners, including banks, to fully investigate the matter.    play_arrow Telecom Namibia Probes Mobile Banking Allegations Leonard Witbeen  

  Flysafair lands in Windhoek, Photo supplied Tuesday, 09 December 2025 – HOSEA KUTAKO AND WALVIS BAY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS ACHIEVE RECERTIFICATION, A MAJOR MILESTONE FOR AVIATION SAFETY AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) proudly announces the successful re-certification of Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) and Walvis Bay International Airport (WBIA), each achieving an 83% Effective Implementation (EI) score. The aerodrome certificates were issued by the Namibia Civil Aviation […]

  Photo: Contributed The government is pushing ahead with efforts to cap housing and rental prices, with new minister Modestus Amutse prioritising the completion of the long-delayed Rent Control Bill, The Brief reports. First introduced in 2017, the bill seeks to establish a national rental control board as average rents — now at N$7,611 — continue to strain affordability. Amutse emphasised the need for close cooperation with the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development. He said intervention can […]

Road safety remains critical amid high accident and fatality rates, particularly during the festive season. And in this report compiled by our Francois Lottering, with thousands expected to travel, the West Coast Safety Initiative urges motorists to stay alert to changing road conditions:  play_arrow West Coast Safety Initiative Urges Caution Ahead of Festive Travel Leonard Witbeen

Photo: NamRa website Small traders, known as “Order With Me” agents, have approached the Namibia Revenue Agency to highlight issues including confusing customs procedures. Hertha Ekandjo reports that they also named high taxes, delays at ports of entry, and the confiscation of goods    play_arrow Small Traders Raise Concerns Over Customs and Taxes Leonard Witbeen