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Namibia has been invited by the International Climate Investment Funds to develop a sectoral transformation investment plan for industrial decarbonisation. The plan could unlock up to 250 million US dollars in climate finance, alongside additional funding from development banks. The announcement was made by the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme on behalf of the Ministry of Finance. Here is Jona Musheko, Manager of the External Affairs and Communications at the Namibia Green Hydrogen […]

Photo: GIPF Social Media Some beneficiaries of the Government Institutions Pension Fund’s Pension-Backed Home Loan Scheme say their retirement savings are effectively managed by third-party administrators. Speaking to reporter Ludorf Iyambo, civil servant Haundjondjo Moses said members are compelled to access their own funds through intermediaries instead of receiving direct financing from GIPF.  play_arrow GIPF Housing Scheme Beneficiaries Raise Control Concerns Leonard Witbeen

Photo: NamFISA Social Media The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority has cautioned consumers to only obtain short-term credit from registered microlenders to avoid exploitation. NAMFISA Manager for Corporate Communications and Consumer Education Victoria Raimond urges the public to verify lenders on the authority’s website and report suspected illegal microlending activities.  play_arrow NAMFISA Warns Against Unregistered Microlenders Leonard Witbeen  

  Photo: Standard Bank Website Standard Bank Namibia has rolled out revised banking fees offering free card swipes, limited free ATM withdrawals, and lower digital transaction costs. Public Relations and Communication Senior Manager Elzita Beukes says the move is designed to encourage cashless transactions and put more money back into customers’ pockets.  play_arrow Standard Bank Cuts Fees to Boost Financial Inclusion Leonard Witbeen

Detective Inspector Pendukeni Nghuluwa has told the Rehoboth Magistrate’s Court he cannot reveal the names of allegedly compromised police officers, saying this would endanger informants. He testified that some officers and other officials are accused of tipping off drug dealers. Nghuluwa also said investigations are continuing, including with Interpol, and that the accused, Naomi Fisch, poses a flight risk, citing an unused passport issued in 2025 and alleged plans to […]

By: Selma Taapopi Works and Transport minister, Veikko Nekundi has issued a directive barring Intercape bus operators from offering further transport services to officials taking part in the International Cricket under-19 World Cup, taking place in Windhoek. In a statement, issued on Tuesday, Nekundi said the long-distance bus service provider was contravening the Roads Traffic and Transport Act of 1999, Section 70(3). The section of the law prohibits cabotage operations […]

By: Staff Reporter Three people died from suspected food poisoning at Nzinze Mbura village in the Kavango West Region over a period of two weeks, police have confirmed. The victims, who were all related, reportedly fell ill after consuming a home-prepared meal of traditional hibiscus vegetables (mutete) and porridge on 6 January. Shortly after the meal, several family members developed severe symptoms associated with food poisoning. The first victim, 12-year-old […]