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The Business and Intellectual Property Authority has confirmed that starting today, 1 000 companies will be de-registered. A total of 137 thousand companies are targeted, with at least 1 000 or more expected to be removed from the registry each month, according to NewsOnOne’s Hertha Ekandjo.  Views: 4The post BIPA Begins Mass Deregistration of Companies  first appeared on Future Media News.The post BIPA Begins Mass Deregistration of Companies  appeared first […]

Over 700 policymakers, regulators, and partners are set to convene in Swakopmund for the this year’s Global Policy Forum, co-hosted by the Bank of Namibia. The four-day summit will focus on promoting inclusive finance across the region. Anielle Von Finckenstein, head of FNB Fiduciary at FirstRand Group Namibia:  Views: 4The post Swakopmund Hosts Global Policy Forum on Inclusive Finance first appeared on Future Media News.The post Swakopmund Hosts Global Policy Forum on […]

The Namibian newspaper celebrates its 40th anniversary today. Since its founding in 1985, the paper has grown into the largest daily, known for independent and fearless reporting. Over four decades, it has documented the nation’s political, social, and economic developments while training generations of journalists. Our Angie Scholtz  spoke with Editor-in-chief Tangeni Amupadhi:  Views: 5The post The Namibian Marks 40 Years of Journalism first appeared on Future Media News.The post […]

The Ministry of Finance is exploring new ways to support vulnerable households beyond traditional cash grants, Finance Executive Director Dr. Michael Humavindu has revealed. The social welfare program currently supports pensioners, children, foster families, people with disabilities, and poorer households through grants, including a $690 per month conditional basic income grant. However, a recent reclassification by the World Bank showed that the poverty rate has risen from 18% to 22% […]

Building materials meant for nine prefabricated houses at the Trans-Kalahari and Mamuno border post have remained exposed for three years after the contractor abandoned the project. According to NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha, the National Council standing committee on home affairs, security, constitutional and legal affairs revealed this during follow-up visits to border posts.  Views: 1The post Abandoned border post housing project leaves materials exposed for three years first appeared on Future […]

NamPost has moved to clear up uncertainties surrounding the National Social Welfare Cash Grant payments, set to begin in October. The payments will be distributed through NamPost post offices and mobile teams nationwide, according to spokesperson Gladwin Groenwaldt.  Views: 1The post NamPost clarifies rollout of National Social Welfare Cash Grant first appeared on Future Media News.The post NamPost clarifies rollout of National Social Welfare Cash Grant appeared first on Future […]

Starting 1 September , the Petroleum Upstream Unit will engage stakeholders on the draft National Upstream Local Content Policy. Carlo McLeod, Presidential Special Advisor, says the program aims to guarantee that local citizens benefit from the oil and gas sector.  Views: 1The post Government to hold regional outreach on upstream local content policy first appeared on Future Media News.The post Government to hold regional outreach on upstream local content policy […]

Residents of the Brakwater Camp Ndilimani, known as struggle kids, say Heroes Day no longer holds value for them. According to Josia Shigwedha, they contend that while independence came through immense sacrifice, they continue to face unemployment and poor living conditions, with little government support to change their situation.  Views: 2The post Brakwater Struggle Kids Feel Forgotten on Heroes Day first appeared on Future Media News.The post Brakwater Struggle Kids […]

President Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced that the Youth Development Fund will soon be launched to empower young citizens and create jobs. Speaking at Heroes Day in Katima Mulilo, she urged beneficiaries to pursue viable projects and warned against political favoritism. She reaffirmed her stance that corruption is “treason” and called for quality service delivery, while also paying tribute to the late Lt. Gen. Solomon Hawala, who will be laid to rest […]