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By: Selma Taapopi Nampost has announced that the payment programme for November 2025 will begin next week Monday, and will be carried out through the mobile payment programme and in-branch/post office payments. Nampost’s Corporate Communications Officer, Joseph Theofelus, in a statement released this week said the Mobile Payment Program will commence countrywide on 3 November 2025, and will be communicated daily. In-Branch/Post Office Payments for NamPost SmartCard Recipients will take […]

By: Selma Taapopi At the inauguration of the new training centre at Indongo Toyota, which is part of the Frans Indongo Group’s automotive division, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare commended the company’s dedication to supporting the objectives of the Sixth National Development Plan. The NDP6 emphasises the importance of human capital development and technical skills training, as key drivers of industrialisation, innovation, and sustainable economic growth. According to Indongo Toyota Windhoek […]

Photo contributed: By the President’s website President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s exit from the Financial Action Task Force grey list bodes well for the integrity and reputation of the country’s financial system. In 2023, South Africa was placed on the grey list for failing to meet certain international standards. In his weekly newsletter, Ramaphosa says the country’s exit from the grey list demonstrates that the anti-money laundering system is […]

Photo contributed: By NamRa website The Namibia Revenue Agency has reminded clearing agents to renew their licenses for 2026 by 31 December. NamRA warns that unrenewed licenses will be suspended from 1 January 2026. Here is Namra spokesperson Steven Ndorokaze. play_arrow Customs Reminds Clearing Agents to Renew Licenses for 2026 Angie Scholtz

The Financial Intelligence Centre says Namibia is on track to exit the FATF grey list by May 2026, after addressing most of the weaknesses in its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing systems. The FATF this week adopted Namibia’s third Progress Report in Paris, commending the country’s progress under the leadership of the Cabinet. The report was submitted in July and formally adopted by the FATF Plenary on 24 October 2025. […]

Photo contributed: The Ministry’s website President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has relieved Natangwe Ithete of his duties as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy, with immediate effect. In the interest of continuity, the President will temporarily assume responsibility for the ministry. The Presidency thanked Ithete for his service, confirming that he will remain a Member of Parliament, and reaffirmed its commitment to good governance and accountability.

Photo contributed: Ministry’s website Namibia has officially signed the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime, joining 65 nations in the global fight against digital crime. The agreement was signed in Hanoi, Vietnam, by Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus. Adopted by the UN General Assembly in 2024, the treaty seeks to strengthen international cooperation against cyber threats, including online fraud, child exploitation, and money laundering. The convention will take effect […]

By: Josia Shigwedha Two men, aged 31 and 32, were arrested in connection with a robbery involving a tourist at a guest house in Klein Windhoek on Friday evening. According to the Namibian Police, the tourist had just returned to the guest house from a fish market when a black Mazda Demio approached, and two men wearing masks jumped out. The suspects allegedly followed the tourist inside, attacked them with […]

By: Josia Shigwedha The Namibian Police have recorded five major drug-related arrests this week across the country, involving the possession and dealing of cannabis and cocaine. The total value of the confiscated drugs exceeds N$1.3 million, with several foreign nationals among those arrested. In Windhoek’s Dorado Park, a 39-year-old Tanzanian man was arrested early on Sunday, after police discovered 13,805 grams of cannabis skunk and 185 grams of cocaine powder, […]