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Reliance on microlenders continues to climb, the latest report from the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority reveals. Term borrowers average nearly N$28,000 per month, while payday borrowers, who constitute 82 percent of the portfolio, borrow just under N$4,000. Total loans jumped 45 percent in 2024 to N$5.2 billion: NamFISA chief executive officer Kenneth Matomola. play_arrow Microlending Sees Sharp Growth Leonard Witbeen The post Microlending Sees Sharp Growth appeared first on […]

Minister of Environment Indileni Daniel confirmed that wildfires that began on 22 September in Etosha National Park have engulfed about 775,000 hectares within the park and 171,000 hectares outside, impacting nearby communities. Extensive firefighting operations are underway, involving MEFT staff, soldiers, police, regional councils, and private sector partners, using helicopters, fire engines, and tankers. Residents and visitors are strongly advised to stay cautious as the fires, fueled by dry vegetation and […]

Walvisbaai activist Elvis #Goseb, known for championing water, electricity, and other community issues, has declared his candidacy for mayor in the upcoming local and regional elections scheduled for 26 November. play_arrow Walvisbaai Activist Eyes Mayoral Candidacy Leonard Witbeen The post Walvisbaai Activist Eyes Mayoral Candidacy appeared first on Future Media News.

In response to a social media post questioning the Lady Pohamba Private hospital’s empathy, Managing Director Hannelie Botha expressed heartfelt condolences to families affected by COVID-19. She highlighted the challenges faced by healthcare workers during the pandemic and reaffirmed the hospital’s dedication to compassionate and accountable patient care. play_arrow Lady Pohamba Hospital MD Reflects on COVID-19 Losses and Staff Commitment Leonard Witbeen The post Lady Pohamba Hospital MD Reflects on […]

By: Josia Shigwedha Police in Lüderitz are investigating a burglary at Desert Delhi restaurant in which suspects made off with more than N$40 000 in local and foreign currency. The incident occurred on Friday, 26 September 2025, between 00h00 and 00h45 when two masked suspects allegedly broke open a window at the back of the premises using an unknown object. According to a police report, the suspects entered the building, […]

By: Josia Shigwedha A 17-year-old female learner and a 19-year-old male were arrested in Keetmanshoop after being found in possession of counterfeit currency totaling more than N$72 000. According to the police, the case came to light when the teenage learner from J.A. van Niekerk Secondary School attempted to purchase chips during the school’s entrepreneurship day using counterfeit notes amounting to N$400. Fellow learners quickly noticed that one of the […]

Sadam Micheal Amushelelo, also known as the People’s General, will contest the upcoming local authority elections in Windhoek. He pledged to transform the city, which he says has deteriorated into “a village with a few lights,” promising change if elected councillor.    play_arrow Amushelelo Announces Run for Windhoek Council Leonard Witbeen The post Amushelelo Announces Run for Windhoek Council appeared first on Future Media News.

The non-bank financial sector proved resilient in 2024, with total assets climbing 14.3% to $474.2 billion, NAMFISA CEO Kenneth Matumola reported. Overseeing 132 financial institutions and more than 14,700 intermediaries, the sector continues to underpin fiscal stability. Joanette Eises of NAMFISA: play_arrow Non-Bank Financial Sector Shows Resilience with $474 Billion in Assets. Leonard Witbeen     The post Non-Bank Financial Sector Shows Resilience with $474 Billion in Assets. appeared first […]

New York, 24 September 2025 – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered her first address at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, underscoring Namibia’s commitment to peace, sustainable development, and global cooperation. As the country’s first female President, Nandi-Ndaitwah used the occasion to reflect on the United Nations’ founding principles, Namibia’s own independence journey, and the urgent need for reforms to give Africa a stronger voice on the world […]