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Phot: MHISS Website The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has announced a once-off amnesty for foreign nationals living in the country illegally or who have overstayed their visas. Announced by Home Affairs Minister Lucia Iipumbu, as per PRO Margaret Kalo, the amnesty runs from 15 December 2025 to 16 January 2026 and allows affected individuals to leave voluntarily without arrest or prosecution, provided they report to immigration offices or border posts […]

The Namibia Securities Exchange received the Most Innovative Securities Exchange in Southern Africa award for 2025, showcasing its commitment to market development. CEO Tiaan Bazuin said the accolade reflects the NSX’s recent upgrades, including a bond trading system and Central Securities Depository, aimed at boosting efficiency, transparency, and sustainable growth in the country’s financial markets. play_arrow NSX Honoured for Innovation in Southern Africa Leonard Witbeen

Photo: Mines Ministry Website Lion Oilfield Services is placing a strong emphasis on developing local talent as the country moves closer to commercialising its offshore oil and gas sector. The company prioritizes skills development, advanced technology, and community reinvestment, while Petroleum Commissioner Maggy Shino stresses the need to build local capacity. Paulo Coelho, Business and Communications Executive for Lion Oilfield Services Namibia:  play_arrow Lion Oilfield Services Invests in Local Skills Leonard Witbeen

Long distance taxi minibus Photo credit: Namibian Broadcasting Corporation The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (NABTA) has warned public transport operators against increasing fares during the festive season, saying overcharging passengers is illegal and could lead to the loss of operating permits. The association’s secretary general, Pendapala Nakathingo, said fare hikes tend to go up during peak travel periods when demand is high, and transport options are limited, leaving commuters […]

Photo credit: James Cullen The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) has reported that the country’s non-banking financial institutions sector continued to grow in the third quarter of 2025, with total assets reaching N$528.2 billion, despite ongoing compliance challenges in certain parts of the industry. In its Third Quarter 2025 Quarterly Statistical Bulletin, NAMFISA reported that assets grew by 5.3 percent from the previous quarter and 14.8 percent year-on-year, supported […]

There have been no arrests eight months after the murders of Ingrid Maasdorp, Roslin Fabian, and Beyoncé !Kharuxas in Okahandja earlier this year. The triple killing, carried out over a short period, continues to trouble the community and the country, with families calling for answers. Willem Snyman from NewsOnOne reports:  play_arrow Families Still Seek Justice in Okahandja Killings Leonard Witbeen

The Convention Bureau was launched in Windhoek to promote our country as a hub for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions. Coordinated by Environment and Tourism Minister Indileni Daniel and hosted under the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, the bureau aims to attract investment, create jobs, and boost high-value tourism, according to NIPDB Senior Manager Catherine Shipushu.  play_arrow Namibia Launches Convention Bureau Leonard Witbeen

Standard Bank Namibia has alerted customers to a rise in Rilide malware attacks targeting online banking, which can steal login credentials and intercept one-time passwords. Colanè Esterhuizen-Andreas, the bank’s forensic services manager, urged clients to stay vigilant, avoid suspicious links and unverified browser extensions, and report any unusual activity immediately.  play_arrow Standard Bank Warns of Rilide Malware Threat Leonard Witbeen

Starlink Texas factory (Photo by Advanced Technologies) The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has received 1,180 written public submissions on Starlink’s application for a telecommunications licence, with the overwhelming majority supporting the bid as regulators continue to assess compliance, ownership requirements, and broader national interest considerations. According to CRAN, 1,164 submissions were in favour of Starlink entering the Namibian market, while 16 opposed the application. The regulator says both […]