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    Contributed by: MTC’s website Mobile Telecommunications Limited, is expanding its national footprint with the opening of three new mobile homes, one in Divundu, and additional branches in Rundu and Katima Mulilo. The outlets, set to open in early November, aim to improve access to MTC services and ease congestion at existing shops. Here is Erasmus Nekundi MTC’s spokesperson. play_arrow MTC open in Divundu Angie Scholtz

The Chinese government has voiced its support for African nations’ calls for reparations over historical injustices such as the transatlantic slave trade. Speaking in Windhoek, Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, said the West must acknowledge and act upon the suffering inflicted on Africans, describing reparations as a long-overdue act of justice. He added that China is aligning its support with Namibia’s development priorities, pledging continued investment to help realise […]

Photo contributed: By EAN The Economic Association of Namibia, with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, held a public discussion in Windhoek on how to turn Namibia’s economic growth into jobs. Experts, including Dr. Michael Humavindu from the Ministry of Finance, said growth must be inclusive and linked to job creation, skills development, and support for small businesses.

Photo contributed: By Nampost Namibia Post Limited says it has successfully disbursed over 191,000 social grants, representing 64% of all eligible beneficiaries since the start of the National Social Cash Grant payment programme on 13 October. NamPost says teams across the country have been working extended hours to ensure payments continue smoothly, despite early challenges with the new payment model. The agency has apologised for any inconvenience caused and says […]

  Photo Contributed: By VP Office has launched the Revised National Policy on Disability and its Costed Implementation Plan, under the theme “Building an Inclusive Namibia: From Policy to Action.” Speaking in Windhoek, Witbooi said the updated policy aims to tackle challenges faced by persons with disabilities, including limited access to education, employment, and healthcare. The revised policy replaces the original 1997 framework and reaffirms Namibia’s commitment to equality, dignity, […]

(Photo by @NamPresidency/X) President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s decision to relieve Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Natangwe Ithete, of his duties continues to attract analysis from policy experts. The Presidency maintains, though, that the move is part of broader efforts to strengthen coordination and oversight in the country’s energy and industrial sectors. Public Policy Analyst Dr. Marius Kudumo said the reasons for the dismissal remain unclear, but […]

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 […]