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Namibia’s exit from EU high-risk list hinges on FATF progress

Namibia’s exit from EU high-risk list hinges on FATF progress

Justicia Shipena To be removed from the European Commission's high-risk list, Namibia must show sustained progress in implementing the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Action Plan.  This includes strengthening the country’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) systems. Namibia was added to the European Union’s list of high-risk jurisdictions on 10 June, following the EU’s standard practice of aligning with the FATF grey list.  Other countries on the list include Algeria, Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Laos, Lebanon, Monaco, Nepal, and Venezuela. The European Commission’s decision follows the FATF’s February 2024 Plenary Meeting, during which Namibia was placed on the grey…
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NamWater looks to Botswana’s smart metering model for improved revenue

NamWater looks to Botswana’s smart metering model for improved revenue

Niël Terblanché A delegation from the Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) has embarked on a five-day benchmarking mission to Botswana to accelerate the digital transformation of Namibia’s water supply systems. Hosted by Botswana’s Water Utilities Corporation (WUC), the visit focused on knowledge exchange around smart prepaid metering technologies and customer service systems. NamWater CEO Abraham Nehemia is leading the delegation, which includes executive committee members and technical experts.  The team was welcomed at WUC’s Mmamashia Treatment Works, where a structured programme of technical sessions, site visits and strategic discussions was launched. “We are here to learn from WUC’s experience and see…
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Commonwealth Business Summit concludes today

Commonwealth Business Summit concludes today

Allexer Namundjebo The first-ever Commonwealth Business Summit opened this week in Windhoek, drawing government officials, trade ministers, investors, and business leaders to discuss ways to strengthen trade and investment across the Commonwealth. The summit runs alongside the 2025 Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting, marking the first time the ministerial gathering is held outside the United Kingdom. Commonwealth secretary general Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, delivering the keynote address, said the Commonwealth bloc holds a unique position in global trade. “We have a market of 2.7 billion people, shared legal systems, and a 21% cost saving on intra-Commonwealth trade,” she said. Botchwey urged for…
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New Library Council tasked to lead Namibia through digital era

New Library Council tasked to lead Namibia through digital era

Niël Terblanché The deputy minister of education, innovation, youth, sports, arts and culture, Dino Ballotti, officially inaugurated the 7th Namibia Library and Information Council (NLIC) during a ceremony on Thursday. Balloti acted on behalf of minister Sanet Steenkamp. He commended the new council members for their expertise and urged them to steer the sector into a new chapter shaped by digital innovation and equitable access to information. The newly appointed council will serve a three-year term until 2027. Ballotti noted that the recent call for expressions of interest attracted wide interest from the public and institutions alike. “The nomination process…
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PM thanks Japan and the EU for drought relief support

PM thanks Japan and the EU for drought relief support

Niël Terblanché Prime Minister Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare has thanked the governments of Japan and the European Union (EU) for donating more than N$32 million to support the country's drought relief efforts. Speaking in Windhoek on Wednesday, Ngurare described drought as a slow-onset crisis that weakens food security, damages livelihoods, and threatens health and dignity. He said the current drought is among the worst Namibia has faced in recent years, with subsistence farmers the hardest hit.  “The 2024/25 Livelihood Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis conducted by the Office of the Prime Minister revealed that over 1.26 million people – about 41% of…
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SADC workshop advances digital tool to track child marriage laws

SADC workshop advances digital tool to track child marriage laws

Moses Magadza A three-day regional workshop got underway in Cape Town on Tuesday to finalise a pioneering digital dashboard to track the implementation of the SADC Model Law on eradicating child marriage and protecting children already in marriage. The SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) and other partners convened the meeting, which brought together delegates, including monitoring and evaluation specialists, data scientists, SRHR researchers, youth activists, and civil society partners from SADC member states, with several participating online. The gathering is the latest milestone for a technical working group that, after earlier sessions in Johannesburg and Windhoek, has already produced a…
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Veld fire management

Veld fire management

Erastus Ngaruka Rangeland productivity is affected by several factors, including rainfall, soil condition, fire, herbivory, and other ecological forces such as plant competition. In addition, human activities can have a significant effect on rangeland conditions. Ultimately, the adverse influence of these factors can disturb the normal ecological processes, leading to rangeland degradation. One of the recurrent factors that shape rangeland ecosystems is fire (commonly known as veld fires' or 'wildfires'), which can occur naturally or can be manmade. Many farmers have negative perceptions about veld fires due to their dangerous and destructive nature. However, natural veld fire events serve a…
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Cricket Namibia proposes stadium project in Erongo

Cricket Namibia proposes stadium project in Erongo

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Cricket Namibia’s chief executive officer, Johan Muller, has asked the Erongo regional governor, Neville Andre, to allocate land for the construction of an international cricket stadium in the region. Muller made the request this week during the opening of the Mondesa Cricket Hub in Swakopmund.  The new facility, located at Hanganeni Primary School, is part of Cricket Namibia’s drive to bring the sport closer to communities and give young players in the coastal town a chance to train on proper turf. “Honourable governor, we purposefully invited you to the new Cricket Namibia ground in Windhoek, and we hosted…
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Zimmer names final COSAFA U20 squad

Zimmer names final COSAFA U20 squad

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The U20 men’s national soccer team’s head coach Jerimi Zimmer and his assistant Uerikondjera Kasaona have named the final squad ahead of the 2025 COSAFA Under-20 Championship. The team reported for camp on Thursday and will be based at the NFA Technical Centre in Windhoek. Zimmer said the tournament is a crucial stepping stone for young players aiming to join the Brave Warriors or sign for Premier League clubs.  He explained that most players in camp are active in the MTC HopSol Youth League, so the focus will be on tactical work rather than fitness. “Most of the…
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Why Studying at Unaccredited Institutions is a Waste of Time and Resources

Why Studying at Unaccredited Institutions is a Waste of Time and Resources

As thousands of Namibian learners prepare to transition from high school to university, the excitement of choosing an academic path is often accompanied by the risk of falling into traps set by unaccredited and questionable institutions.Over the past few years, there has been a worrying rise in mushrooming colleges and so-called universities that operate without proper accreditation, offering qualifications that are ultimately worthless in the job market. It is crucial that learners, parents, and guardians become vigilant and informed to avoid wasting time, money, and dreams on institutions run by opportunistic scammers. Accreditation is not just a bureaucratic formality, it…
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