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Financial sector urged to embrace South Africa’s cybersecurity standards

Financial Sector Conduct Authority, South Africa Local financial institutions have been encouraged to adopt South Africa’s newly introduced Joint Standard on Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Requirements, a comprehensive framework designed to bolster defenses against escalating cyber threats. The regulation, jointly issued by South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and the Prudential Authority (PA), mandates that banks, insurers, pension funds, and other financial service providers implement robust cybersecurity strategies. These […]

todayMay 23, 2025 4

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Namibia’s Wildlife Economy: A global conservation success story

A new documentary produced for the Namibian Chamber of Environment (NCE) has shed light on Namibia’s remarkable journey in wildlife conservation, positioning the country as a global leader in sustainable wildlife management. Directed by Andy Botelle and produced by MaMoKoBo Video & Research, Namibia’s Wildlife Economy explores the evolution of conservation policies in Namibia and southern Africa, from colonial times to present-day frameworks that prioritise community rights and ecological sustainability. […]

todayMay 23, 2025 8

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Youth unemployment crisis draws national attention as MP calls for action

Swapo MP Emma Muteko has raised alarm over the escalating youth unemployment crisis, particularly in the Kavango East and Omusati regions, calling for an urgent investigation into the root causes affecting young people aged 15 to 24. Speaking during a session of the National Council, Muteko expressed concern about the persistent lack of opportunities for the country’s youth and urged the government to clarify what is driving the regional disparities […]

todayMay 21, 2025 7

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Youth Sandbox spotlights sports as economic driver

Front Row: David Norman – U.S. Embassy Namibia Representative, Mr. Simataa Mwiya – Chief Administrator, Namibia Sports Commission, Mr. Matheus Haitota – Head of Sports UNAM, Hon. Dino Ballotti – Deputy Minister MEIYSAC, Hon. Utaara Mootu – LPM Member of Parliament. Back Row: Penouua Kaoti – U.S. Embassy Alumni, Petersen Nghiyoonanye – Moderator, Dr Nangula Mbako – MC The U.S. Embassy in Namibia hosted a high-impact event on 19 May […]

todayMay 21, 2025 3

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SADC delays final report on Namibia’s 2024 elections

More than six months after Namibia’s general elections in November 2024, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has yet to release its final election observation report, missing the three-month deadline by a wide margin. This delay persists despite preliminary findings that described the elections as peaceful and generally democratic. “We want to know whether our election was free and fair.” The absence of the full report has left stakeholders and […]

todayMay 20, 2025 5

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SMEs crucial to Namibia’s economic growth, says FNB

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are playing a growing role in economic development, with their impact reaching beyond just job creation. According to FNB Namibia’s Head of SME, Nesdha De Jongh, SMEs are key to addressing some of the country’s most pressing issues, including high youth unemployment and inequality. “SMEs are the backbone of the economy,” De Jongh said. “We need to empower their growth so that they’ll be able […]

todayMay 20, 2025 4

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N$160,000 reward offered after rhino poaching near Maltahöhe

Authorities are offering a reward of N$160,000 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for a brutal poaching incident in the Hardap Region. Between 9 and 11 May  2025, a white rhinoceros cow was found shot and dehorned on a farm near Maltahöhe. Her orphaned calf, named Elsa, was discovered two days later and has since been rescued. The Namibian Police’s Blue Rhino Task Team, alongside […]

todayMay 20, 2025 3

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Government eyes more exports to Africa under new trade roadmap

The Ministry of International Relations and Trade has launched a strategic planning workshop to shape a five-year plan to advance trade and investment goals. The workshop brings together stakeholders to define the ministry’s broader mandate, which now includes both trade and investment. According to Executive Director Penda Naanda, the plan will pay attention to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and explore ways to deepen trade relations with countries […]

todayMay 20, 2025 3

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Namibian Police and Walvis Bay Corridor Group strengthen road safety efforts

Executive Secretary of the National Road Safety Council, Eugene Tendekule The Namibian Police, in partnership with the Walvis Bay Corridor Group, have met with stakeholders from the transport and logistics industry to strengthen road safety and compliance across the country’s trade corridors. This engagement comes as concerns rise over increasing traffic incidents. The meeting brought together law enforcement officials and industry leaders to coordinate efforts for improved safety standards along […]

todayMay 19, 2025 6

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Namibia Women in Finance & Insurance Summit 2025 champions gender diversity, inclusion, and equality

The 4th Namibia Women in Finance and Insurance Summit convened in Windhoek, drawing leading female professionals to discuss innovation, legacy-building, and the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in promoting inclusive growth. The summit, which focused on the impact of digital transformation in the finance and insurance sectors, emphasized the need to empower women by providing them with access to financial tools, leadership opportunities, and decision-making roles. CEO Sisedi Investment […]

todayMay 16, 2025 11

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Namibia’s Wildlife Economy: A global conservation success story

A new documentary produced for the Namibian Chamber of Environment (NCE) has shed light on Namibia’s remarkable journey in wildlife conservation, positioning the country as a global leader in sustainable wildlife management. Directed by Andy Botelle and produced by MaMoKoBo Video & Research, Namibia’s Wildlife Economy explores the evolution of conservation policies in Namibia and southern Africa, from colonial times to present-day frameworks that prioritise community rights and ecological sustainability. […]

todayMay 23, 2025 8

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Financial sector urged to embrace South Africa’s cybersecurity standards

Financial Sector Conduct Authority, South Africa Local financial institutions have been encouraged to adopt South Africa’s newly introduced Joint Standard on Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Requirements, a comprehensive framework designed to bolster defenses against escalating cyber threats. The regulation, jointly issued by South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and the Prudential Authority (PA), mandates that banks, insurers, pension funds, and other financial service providers implement robust cybersecurity strategies. These […]

todayMay 23, 2025 4

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Fresh Take: Wealth, Finally Within Reach

For the longest time, building wealth in Namibia felt like a closed club. It was for the high-flyers, the corporate execs, the big-name business owners, or those lucky enough to inherit something solid. Owning property, buying shares, stacking up pensions — great options, sure — but for many ordinary Namibians? Just not on the table. But that’s changing. A new era is here. And this time, it’s not just for […]

todayMay 21, 2025 3

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