Staff Reporter GONDWANA Collection Namibia will be introducing two new retreats later this year: ‘The Epika’, nestled among the Mopane trees near Etosha National Park, and ‘The Nest’, concealed within the captivating red Kalahari dunes. Christiaan Jacobie, Gondwana’s Public Relations Officer, disclosed that both The Epika and The Nest will open as of 1 November...
In a move to support sustainable economic growth and combat climate change, the Bank of Namibia has officially become a member of the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS). This network, composed of central banks and financial supervisors, aims to promote environmentally responsible management within the financial sector. As of December 2023, the Bank...
OSHAKATI: Minister of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT), Lucia Iipumbu, said agriculture has remained one of the strongest growth points of the year. Iipumbu was speaking during the official opening of the Ogongo Annual Festival in the Omusati Region on Friday. The festival is being held under the theme ‘Live, Love and Enjoy Through Innovation.’ Iipumbu...
Maria David VICE President Nangolo Mbumba officially opened the 9th edition of the Oshakati Totem Expo as part of restoring cultural diversity. This year’s totem is being held under the theme “Strengthening Ties Through Culture.” According to Mbumba, events celebrating diverse cultures are crucial, and everyone ought to know which totem they belong to. “Knowing...
The global financial landscape is witnessing a seismic shift as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) boldly moves away from the United States (US) dollar in its oil trade dealings. This strategic pivot aligns with the broader ambitions of the Brics (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) economic alliance, of which the UAE is a...
MOSCOW, Nov. 7 — Russia has formally withdrawn from the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) at midnight Tuesday, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced on its website Tuesday. “As of 00:00 hours on November 7, 2023, the CFE withdrawal procedure for Russia, which was suspended by our country in 2007, has been completed....
Staff Reporter THE Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) will officially introduce the Trade Verification System (TVS) on November 17, with the aim of enhancing trade operations by addressing issues such as fraud and financial discrepancies. Yarukeekuro Ndorokaze, NamRA’s Chief of Strategic Communications and Support Engagements, affirmed that TVS is a collaborative venture with the Bank of...
Maria David THE first edition of the PstBet Oshikoto Region Governor’s Cup was officially launched by Governor Penda yaNdakolo at Omuthiya on Friday. The games will kick off on Saturday at Omuthiya Sports Stadium, with 11 constituencies expected to compete for the top position. The event will have four sport codes which are Soccer, Netball,...