The Otjozondjupa Region emerged as a hotspot for road accidents during the Easter long weekend, according to data released by the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund last week on Friday. With the highest number of injuries and fatalities, the region has sounded alarm bells for road safety authorities. Out of the total injuries reported during...
September 20, 2024
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Namibia records N$26,3m worth of fraud cases in banking sector – Business
Namibia has recorded a total of 357 fraud cases in 2023, which has led to losses amounting to N$26,3 million. These results were revealed by finance and public enterprises deputy minister, Maureen Hinda-Mbuende during the presentation of the Bank of Namibia’s annual results in Windhoek on Tuesday. Mbuende said this is of great concern. “A...
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Oshana records 12 drunken driving cases during Easter
Maria David THE Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in the Oshana Region has registered 12 drunken driving cases reported during the long Easter weekend. This was confirmed by Oshana Regional Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria on Tuesday, stating that one fatality was also reported where a driver died. According to Sakaria, they also issued 156 tickets...
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Trade balance records deficit in February
During February 2024, the trade balance experienced a deficit of N$3.9 billion, marking a notable increase compared to N$1.8 billion in January 2024 and N$452 million in February 2023, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency’s trader bulletin. According to NSA Statistician General, Alex Shimuafeni, South Africa emerged as Namibia’s primary trading partner for both exports...
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Namibia: Environment Ministry Records 28 Rhinos Poached This Year
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has recorded 28 rhinos poached in Namibia from January to date. This was announced on Monday in a media statement by ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda. “It is concerning to note that 19 were poached in the Etosha National Park, of which 10 were discovered during dehorning operations throughout...
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Environment ministry records 28 rhinos poached this year – More Top Stories
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has recorded 28 rhinos poached in Namibia from January to date. This was announced on Monday in a media statement by ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda. “It is concerning to note that 19 were poached in the Etosha National Park, of which 10 were discovered during dehorning operations throughout...
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Standard Bank Namibia records N$770m after-tax profit
Standard Bank Holdings Namibia reported a profit after tax of N$770 million for the period ended 31 December 2023, a 23.3% increase from the previous year’s N$624 million. The growth is primarily attributed to several factors, including a 24.6% rise in net interest income driven by continued repo rate increases, a 32.2% increase in trading revenue,...
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NamPol records 4 815 GBV cases
Maria David A total of 4 815 cases of Gender-based Violence (GBV) have been registered with the Namibian Police between April 2023 and January 2024. This is a decrease compared to the 6 260 cases of GBV reported during the same period in 2022/23. This information was provided by Inspector-General of NamPol, Lieutenant General Joseph...
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2024 Rössing Marathon Shatters Previous Participation Records
Over the weekend, Swakopmund witnessed an extraordinary turnout of over 2000 athletes at the 2024 Rössing Marathon, marking a new record for participant numbers. Athletes from across the nation congregated in Swakopmund to partake in the highly anticipated 2024 Rössing Marathon, a collaborative effort between Rössing Uranium and Swakop Striders. This year’s event made history...
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FNB Namibia’s CashPlus records 44% annual growth, surpasses N$100m transactions
FNB Namibia says its CashPlus channel has grown by 44% annually, with transaction values surpassing the N$100 million threshold, totaling $110,424,830 processed for December 2023. “We pride ourselves on providing inclusive financial services, and this milestone is a testament to the unwavering trust and confidence our customers place in our products. Experiencing robust growth, CashPlus...