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The government has approved a Pension-Backed Home Loan scheme allowing civil servants to use a portion of their pension savings as collateral for affordable housing loans, Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah announced in Parliament yesterday. Under amendments to the Pension Funds Act 24 of 1956, members of the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) may access loans to purchase residential property or land, construct or renovate homes, settle existing mortgages, or improve […]

  The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has launched the 2025 Electoral Calendar, setting out key dates for the Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections scheduled for November 26, 2025. The launch at ECN headquarters was led by Chairperson Dr Elsie Nghikembua, who described the calendar as “a roadmap guiding our democratic journey”. Supplementary Registration of Voters (SRV): 4–20 August to capture newly eligible voters. Main Polling Day: 26 November […]

The City of Windhoek convened its 8th Mayoral Business Forum at the Namibia Institute of Public Administration and Management, drawing over 150 local business leaders, city officials, and investors to explore strategies for urban growth and economic resilience. Mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja underscored the forum’s theme, “Advancing Urban Resilience through Partnerships,” and called on stakeholders to become “co-creators of global solutions” in tackling the capital’s challenges. In her opening address, Mayor […]

  Lead researcher Christie Keulder says Swapo and the Popular Democratic Movement received the most media attention during the 2024 presidential and national assembly elections. He made the remarks at the launch of the last year’s Media and Elections Monitoring Reports in Windhoek. The report was filed by NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha.    https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ENG-JOSIA-ON-KEULDER-.wavThe post Researcher says Swapo, PDM Led Media Coverage in last national Elections first appeared on Future Media News.The […]

The Bank of Namibia, led by Governor Johannes !Gawaxab and Deputy Governor Ebson Uanguta, held a statutory engagement with Parliament’s Standing Committee on Economy and Industry, Public Administration and Planning. The meeting focused on regulatory reforms, economic resilience, and financial inclusion, with updates on inflation and consumer protection. Josefina Oskar from the BoN.    https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ENG-Josefina-Oskar-engagement.mp3The post Bank of Namibia Engages MPs on Economy and Reform. first appeared on Future Media News.The […]

The government is in the final stages of enacting the Namibia Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill (NIPFB), a legislative measure aimed at enhancing the country’s investment climate to attract both local and foreign investors. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced during a session in Luanda, Angola, that the Ministry of International Relations and Trade is diligently working to complete the bill. The legislation is designed to create a more transparent and conducive […]

Maize field Photo: Namibia Agronomic Board The Agriculture Ministry has lifted its temporary ban on maize seed imports from South Africa, after confirming that the recent outbreaks of Goss’s Wilt found in imported seeds pose a limited threat to grain quality. The restriction, initially implemented as a precaution following reports of Goss’s Wilt, has now been lifted following a rigorous review and update of phytosanitary import measures. The new protocols […]

   Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts & Culture, Sanet Steenkamp The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts & Culture has established a national task force to develop a detailed plan for implementing free tertiary education in Namibia by 2026. This development follows President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s commitment during her State of the Nation Address, where she announced that tuition fees for higher education will be scrapped beginning in […]

InnoSun says it is set to exceed the 70% renewable energy target by 2030 through expanded investments in large-scale solar and wind projects. Partner Nangula Geingos told Future Media News the company’s mission is to drive energy independence and ensure cleaner, more affordable electricity for all. The initiative supports long-term national sustainability goals. https://futuremedianews.com.na/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ENG-Nangula-Geingos-InnoSun.wav The post InnoSun Plans to Outpace 2030 Energy Goals first appeared on Future Media News.The post […]