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Namibia has 11 months to exit FATF grey listing
Windhoek Observer
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Justicia Shipena For Namibia to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s grey list, it needs to address five remaining action items by May 2026. This means the country has 11 months to address these action items and avoid remaining on the...
Professor David Namwandi: The Visionary Behind Namibia’s Prestigious International University of Management.
Villager
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June 16, 2025
By: Stephanus Pombili Namibia’s higher education landscape has been transformed by the visionary leadership of Professor David Namwandi, the founder and driving force behind the International University of Management (IUM). Recognized as one of...
Fraudsters step up phone and online scams in Namibia
The Namibian
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June 16, 2025
Nearly two thirds of Namibians surveyed by TransUnion said they had been targeted by digital fraud in the last three months of 2024, with vishing, phishing and online retail scams being the most common schemes. According to the findings of the...
The African energy market is on the cusp of a step change
African Mining Market
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June 16, 2025
◈ Allen Leuta, Head of Banking and Finance - Bowmans. ◈ Bavesh Pillay, Partner - Bowmans. First-of-kind utility scale transactions through the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) platform are currently underway, signalling the emergence of a...
Trustco United Leads The Innings In Namibia’s Cricket Future
Informante
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June 16, 2025
Trustco Group Holdings, in its ongoing commitment to nurturing home-grown sporting talent, has strengthened its partnership with Trustco United Sports Club through the comprehensive sponsorship of cricket kits for all the club’s cricket teams....
Namibia Steps Up Fight Against Tobacco Use
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Namibia is intensifying efforts to reduce tobacco use and protect public health, according to the Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Esperance Luvindao. In a statement delivered on her behalf by Outjo Constituency Councillor John Antsino...
‘Visible Inclusion Of Women In Leadership’: Namibia Closes 81.1% Of Gender Gap To Becomes Africa’s Most Gender-Equal Economy
Forbes Africa
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June 14, 2025
“Namibia offers important lessons for advancing gender equality through strong political will and institutional reform,” says Zoé Titus, a Namibian free expression and media freedom advocate, to FORBESAFRICA. “A key success, in my opinion, has...
African Stars make a clean sweep at Premier League awards
Windhoek Observer
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Erasmus Shalihaxwe African Stars Football Club were crowned Debmarine Namibia Premier League champions on Saturday night. Their victory was confirmed last week when their closest rivals, Young African Football Club, dropped points against Mighty...
Food And Agriculture Organization (FAO) And World Food Programme (WFP) Early Warning Report Reveals Worsening Hunger In 13 Hotspots: Five With Immediate Risk Of Starvation
MENAFN
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) A new joint UN report warns that people in five hunger hotspots around the world face extreme hunger and risk of starvation and death in the coming months unless there is urgent humanitarian action and a coordinated...
President Nandi-Ndaitwah commends Fathers as guardians of society
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has praised the role of fathers in shaping families and communities, describing them as vital pillars of support and protection. “Their presence and guidance leave a deep and lasting impact,” she said, extending...
President Nandi-Ndaitwah Pays Tribute to Fathers on their special day
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has acknowledged the crucial role of fathers as pillars and guardians of families and society. She expressed heartfelt wishes to all fathers in Namibia as they celebrate Father's Day today. President Nandi-Ndaitwah...
China-Africa expo seals $11.4 billion in deals
China Daily
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A news conference was held on Sunday to announce the outcomes of the fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo. [Photo by Zhu Youfang/for chinadaily.com.cn] The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo announced 176 signed projects worth...
‘Albinism not a limitation’ …at 38 000 Namibians living with condition
New Era
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NKURENKURU – Kavango West governor Verna Sinimbo says people with albinism should not be limited by their condition but must have a sense of belonging to the community, where they have equal rights like everyone else. She said albinism is just a...
President Nandi-Ndaitwah honours fathers, calls on them to protect families
The Namibian
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June 15, 2025
In her Father’s Day message on Sunday, president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged the nation to honour those fathers who embrace their role with dignity, love, and a sense of responsibility. She highlighted the importance of fathers and father figures...
Time to Decolonise Our Coffee Cup
The Namibian
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June 17, 2025
Namibias spent over N$12.4 million on coffee in April – and the bulk of it came from Switzerland. Yes, you heard right – Switzerland, a snow-covered European country that doesn’t grow a single coffee bean. Yet here we are, importing coffee from a...
Puros village receives N$8 million for solar project
The Namibian
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June 17, 2025
Puros Village in the Kunene region has received N$8 million through the Environmental Investment Fund for the development of a solar mini grid. This is part of the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy’s plan to meet the country’s target of...
Namibia to host Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting for the first time
Informante
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June 15, 2025
Staff Reporter NAMIBIA will host the Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting (CTMM) and the accompanying Business Summit from 16 to 20 June 2025, marking the first time the event has been held outside London. “This will mark the first time the CTMM...
Trading Power: Why the World’s Future Runs Through the Commonwealth
The Namibian
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June 17, 2025
In an increasingly uncertain and unpredictable world, the road to a prosperous, sustainable future runs through the Commonwealth. Critical minerals like copper, cobalt, lithium and rare earth elements are powering the clean energy and digital...
Facebook leads MTC data use
The Namibian
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June 17, 2025
Facebook is the most used social media application by Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) subscribers, with WhatsApp coming in second. TikTok ranked third, followed by YouTube and Instagram. This is according to the recently released...
U.S. Embassy clarifies Namibia travel advisory status
Informante
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June 15, 2025
Staff Reporter THE United States (U.S) Embassy in Windhoek has clarified that the U.S’ current Level 2 Travel Advisory for Namibia does not restrict travel or visa processing and should not be interpreted as a punitive measure. “The U.S....