The Ministry of Health and Social Services in conjunction with the Japanese government through the World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday launched a project in Windhoek to combat malnutrition in Namibia. The project aims to increase access to quality nutrition and protect vulnerable populations, particularly women and children, and to contribute to the reduction of illness,...
The Ministry of Health and Social Services in conjunction with the Japanese government through the World Health Organisation (WHO) yesterday launched a project in Windhoek to combat malnutrition in Namibia. The project aims to increase access to quality nutrition and protect vulnerable populations, particularly women and children, and to contribute to the reduction of illness,...
MultiChoice Namibia is getting rid of Emmanuel TV. This was confirmed by the company’s managing director, Roger Gertze, on Wednesday. This comes as allegations of being a cult leader and sexual abuser have been levelled against the late founder of the channel, Temitope Balogun (TB) Joshua. “As part of this ongoing process, Emmanuel TV will...
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has proposed the introduction of a single importation point for goods as a means to curb rising import prices. Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo said the approach is set to potentially offer relief to sectors heavily impacted by elevated costs, such as transportation and agriculture. He said...
Namibia’s first trade verification system (TVS) is expected to reduce potential tax-related offences estimated at N$33 billion, the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises says. The TVS, a collaboration between the Bank of Namibia (BoN) and the Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra), was officially launched in Windhoek yesterday. Deputy executive director of economic policy in the...
Namibia has launched the Trade Verification System (TVS), a digital platform designed to significantly reduce the N$33 billion potential loss in tax revenue due to fraudulent activities, as estimated by the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC). The implementation of the system is expected to eradicate the risks outlined in the FIC National Money Laundering, Terrorist, and...
Dr Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has sought the assistance of stakeholders towards addressing the issue of youth migration in the country. Edu made the call when she co-chaired the meeting of 48 African Countries Ministerial Representatives with the European Union (EU) to discuss issues surrounding Youths Migration in Hague, the...
To counteract the adverse effects of the depreciating Rand, it is advisable for the Namibian government to consider implementing policies that promote domestic production and reduce our reliance on imports, research experts Simonis Storm have said. Additionally, efforts to enhance the competitiveness of Namibian exports should be prioritized, the firm also said. The depreciation of...
The Ministry of Health and Social Services is in the process of completing a water reservoir for the Omuthiya District Hospital which will help to address the issue of water shortages at the hospital. The ministry’s Oshikoto regional director, Josua Nghipangelwa, told Nampa in an interview on Wednesday the hospital experienced water shortages in the...