Digital Enabler, MTC reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local economic initiatives by extending a Corporate Social Responsibility hand to the region of ||Karas. Last week, MTC announced a contribution of N$115,000 towards the highly anticipated Luderitz Cray Fish Festival. Positioning Luderitz as a pivotal player in regional economic transformation, the festival, organized by the Luderitz...
By Adolf Kaure. NamPort’s Chief Executive, Andrew Kanime sung praises to the late President, H.E. Dr. Hage Geingob’s contribution to the Namibia’s maritime sector during his regional memorial service for Erongo, which took place at the Vineta Sports Field in Swakopmund on Thursday. During his tribute, Kanime said that the late Dr. Geingob was instrumental...
In their tribute to Professor Gerhard Tötemeyer, the SADC Electoral Advisory Council and Electoral Commission of Namibia have lauded his contributions to the electoral landscape in the region. In an independent Namibia, Professor Tötemeyer was a founding member of the advisory council and the first Director of Elections in Namibia between 1992 and 1998. The...
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) has warned medical aid schemes against increasing their average contribution above the percentage approved by the regulatory body. According to a release by NAMFISA, the decision to increase violates Section 31 of the medical aid fund, which states that no change, cancellation, or addition to a registered medical...
Despite the Ministry of Education, Art, and Culture’s stance on parents’ voluntary contributions, some parents say schools are not complying. The ministry says any funding initiatives introduced at schools are voluntary and should only be done in consultation and agreement with parents or guardians. In an effort to promote free and inclusive primary and secondary...
Elderly people have significantly contributed to the development of the country and deserve to be cherished. These were the sentiments of Social Security Commission Chief Executive Officer Milka Mungunda while addressing Elders Day at Mariental. In recognition of the significant role senior citizens play in the development of the country, the Hardap Governor’s Office hosted...
The Namibia Financial Services Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) has implemented a temporary cap on some medical funds’ annual contribution increases, limiting it to a single-digit percentage, with a maximum increase of 9.99%. The non-banking sector regulator said move is in response to the escalating challenges posed by rising medical aid contribution rates. NAMFISA CEO Kenneth Matomola...