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Mental health experts have warned against calls to reintroduce corporal punishment following the release of the 2025 national exam results. They say physical punishment does not improve academic performance and instead causes long-term harm. Research links corporal punishment to higher risks of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, aggression, and poor learning outcomes. Experts are urging schools and families to adopt positive discipline and parenting approaches, stressing that violence is not an effective […]

Mental health experts have warned against calls to reintroduce corporal punishment following the release of the 2025 national exam results. They say physical punishment does not improve academic performance and instead causes long-term harm. Research links corporal punishment to higher risks of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, aggression, and poor learning outcomes. Experts are urging schools and families to adopt positive discipline and parenting approaches, stressing that violence is not an effective […]

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 […]

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 […]

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