Nedbank Namibia says it continues to prioritise the upliftment of women to leadership positions in the banking group, a development which has seen women now constitute 64% of its staff complement. The financial institution said women make up 56% of the management tier at Nedbank Namibia with 70% of the demographic being black women. “The banking and finance...
Niël Terblanché In a move aimed at bolstering social welfare and economic stability, Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi announced an increase of N$200 in the Old Age Grant and the Disability Grant from N$1,400 to N$1,600 per month The increase will become effective on 1 April 2024. He made the announcement during the tabling of the...
Otjozonjupa Regional Council chairperson Marlene Mbakera says the council has committed to redoubling efforts to implement its strategic plan and goals to improve the socio-economic well-being of its residents. Mbakera says top of the council agenda this year is the revival of the Kalkfeld settlement acquiring village council status.Mbakera was speaking at the first meeting...
Housing provision remains a priority to the Kunene Regional Council, and it has made headway with the already-constructed houses for low-income earners at Okanguati, Sesfontein, and Fransfontein settlements. The houses were built under the Kunene Regional Council decentralised build-together programme, which targets ultra- and low-income earners to have decent houses. The Namibia Housing Action Group...
The Swakopmund Municipality has made progress in service delivery to all its residents. This is evident through endeavours like allocating land for housing requirements and ensuring that the welfare of the community remains of utmost importance. The municipality continues to explore innovative approaches to enhance the quality of life for all its residents. More than...
Jos, The Plateau Government has prioritised sports and youth development, to engage youths in order to curtail social vices and curb crime and criminality in the state. Mr Lawandi Datti, Plateau Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Jos. Datti said...
With the prevalent dependency of African economies on external supply of fertilisers and grains, and up to 30% of cereals imported from Russia, ensuring that critical trade flows continue uninhibited remains the priority of Afreximbank and its African member states. The lingering global food security challenges and the critical role trade with Russia plays in...