The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) hosted a significant Integrated Strategic Business Plan (ISBP) Key External Stakeholder engagement at the Mercure Hotel, underscoring its dedication to sustainable environmental development. Mr. Benedict Libanda, CEO of EIF, welcomed attendees to a day of insightful deliberations, emphasizing collaborative progress towards shaping Namibia’s environmental investment future. Under the...
Niël Terblanché Namibia’s National Planning Commission (NPC) has taken a fundamental step forward in shaping the country’s future with the initiation of regional consultations for the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6). Operating under the theme ‘Fostering Recovery, Inclusiveness and Resilience for Quality and Sustainable Development,’ the NPC aims to gather comprehensive insights from across the...
Staff Reporter Windhoek, November 28 – A significant turnout of Katutura East constituency residents marked a crucial public consultation meeting held on November 26, 2023, where City councillors and officials engaged with the community to address their concerns and provide updates on previous issues. This meeting served as a follow-up to a similar gathering held...
Emotions ran high at the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises consultation on the Financial Institutions and Market Act (FIMA) regulation on the preservation retirement benefit fund at Eenhana. Participants also highlighted that a lack of financial literacy in Namibia is a burden that needs action to educate the nation on financial matters. One of...
NDN Staffer WINDHOEK, Nov. 3 — Windhoek played host to a significant ICT consultative meeting organized by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT). This event provided a pivotal platform for the Government and the ICT sector to engage in discussions concerning key ICT programs, projects, and initiatives. During the meeting, Dr. Audrin Mathe,...
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) hosted a public consultation meeting on Thursday to address and discuss the legislative challenges posed by the Consumer Credit Bill (CCB), a piece of legislation with far-reaching implications for all, from consumers to financial institutions and regulatory bodies. The Bill intends to create fair and transparent rules within...
Oshikoto Region Governor Penda Ya Ndakolo has welcomed the consultation on the Development of the National Governance Report for Namibia by the African Peer Review Mechanism. Ndakolo said the event is a clear indication that the government embraces its mandate with enthusiasm, focus and dedication. He added that the National Governance report is a self-assessment...
The International Monetary Fund announced on Monday 03 October 2023 that it has concluded its annual Article IV Consultation with the Namibian Government. The IMF mission was led by the Mission Chief for Namibia, Mr Jaroslaw Wieczorek. The consultation started when the IMF team arrived in Namibia on 18 September and only concluded this week....
The minister of industrialisation and trade, Lucia Iipumbu, has lashed out at those accusing her ministry of a lack of consultation on the Namibia investment promotion and facilitation bill. Iipumbu did so at the opening of the Oshana investment conference at the University of Namibia’s José Eduardo dos Santos campus at Ongwediva yesterday. The Namibian...