Josef Kefas Sheehama Namibian Finance Minister, Mr Iipumbu Shiimi, delivered his 2023/2024 Mid-Term Budget speech on 31 October 2023, taking note of the achievements, challenges, and performances of State-Owned Enterprise (SOE). The Mid-Term Budget Review plays a critical role in the entire budgetary process because it sets the tone for the fiscal framework for the...
Minister of finance and public enterprises Iipumbu Shiimi delivered his 2023/24 midterm budget speech on Tuesday, taking note of the achievements, challenges, and performances of state-owned enterprises (SOEs). This review plays a critical role in the entire budgetary process, because it sets the tone for the fiscal framework for the next main budget. The budget...
Stefanus Nashama Omaheke Regional Governor, Pijoo Nganate, is calling for a reform of the government fleet system, citing its current strain on government garages, hindering their efficient operation. Nganate made these remarks while discussing the impact of the government moratorium, which has restricted the procurement of vehicles for government organizations, ministries, and agencies. This discussion...
Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Law Reform and Development Commission has recommended that the Electoral Act of 2014 be amended to make provision for candidates nominated to the National Assembly list to be placed on leave, a practice already in place for Regional Council and Local Authority Elections. Last year, the Commission submitted a report titled “Statutory...
President Bola Tinubu has assured of his administration’s commitment to conclude a thorough review of the remuneration of judicial officers in the country. Tinubu said this on Thursday when he received the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) led its president Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. A statement on Friday by...
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the BRICS countries are ready to tackle reform in the world’s financial systems. The New Development Bank established by BRICS member countries is part of a constructive plan to be less dependent on the dollar. Ramaphosa says discussions were held on local currency trading and alternative payment systems. Here is...
JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 24 — BRICS countries on Thursday voiced support for a comprehensive reform of the United Nations (UN), including its Security Council, with a view to making it more democratic, representative, effective and efficient. In the Johannesburg II Declaration adopted here following the three-day 15th BRICS Summit, the BRICS countries said the reform needs...
Stefanus Nashama COMMUNITY members in the Zambezi region’s Sibinda constituency have urged government to change the current social grant system, saying it does not meet the needs of vulnerable people. The community believes that, in addition to social assistance, government should train and equip people to be able to generate their own jobs in order...