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The National Council's Standing Committee on Public Accounts and Economy has begun evaluating the operations of NamRA.The committee will specifically examine customs and excise operations to evaluate their impact on business activities and the Namibian economy as a whole.It will also assess the efficiency, effectiveness, and applicability of taxation, revenue, and customs duties collection and examine the effective taxation of exports from the extractive industry.So far the committee covered the Omaheke, //Kharas, and Erongo regions.Reporter: Stefanus Nashama

Mines and Energy Minister, Tom Alweendo, says the mining industry remains the bedrock of Namibia's economy.He was speaking at the Rössing Uranium 2023 sustainability and performance report launch, at Country Club Resort and Casino in Windhoek on Tuesday evening."The good performance of Rössing Uranium is not success in isolation but it is rather a part of a bigger mining industry that has a significant contribution to the Namibian economy," he said.He said the industry contributed N$6.4 billion in royalties and taxes in 2023.Rössing Uranium recorded a revenue of N$6.48 billion compared to N$4.48 billion in 2022.With a net profit of…

The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has extended its sincere condolences to the families affected by the tragic car accident on the Otavi-Otjiwarongo road.The accident happened at around midday on Tuesday, about 20 kilometres from Otavi, claiming nine lives and causing multiple injuries.The Fund urged drivers to be vigilant and responsible, especially with the increased traffic flow due to the current school holidays.In the past week, 51 road crashes were recorded.MVA Fund's year-to-date statistics state that 1 282 crashes occurred which resulted in 2 362 injuries and 178 fatalities.Reporter: Hertta-Maria Amutenja

Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Peya Mushelenga, will represent government at the state funeral of the late Saulos Klaus Chilima, Vice President of the Republic of Malawi. Chilima died on Monday, 10 June 2024 along with nine others when a plane they were traveling in crashed. He will be laid to rest on 17 June 2024. A media statement issued by the ministry on Sunday states that Mushelenga will be accompanied by Namibian Higher Commissioner to Malawi Siyave Haindongo. ‘’Both Hon. Minister and the late Vice President Chilima attended the Korea-Africa Summit held in Seoul at the beginning of…

By: Niël Terblanché Yvonne Dausab, the Minister of Justice shared important milestones and strategic objectives for the first half of 2024. Speaking at the Government Information Centre on Friday, Dausab outlined the Ministry's commitment to upholding the rule of law, promoting human rights, and enhancing access to justice across the country. She said that the Ministry's multifaceted mandate includes providing state-funded legal aid, facilitating law reform, and supporting community courts. Dausab reiterated the Ministry's dedication to values of integrity, transparency, and people-centred service excellence. "We reaffirm our commitment to ensuring justice is accessible to all Namibians," she said. According to the minister, key achievements include…

By: Niël Terblanché Namibia is currently undertaking a substantial country-wide initiative to assess and address malnutrition among children, as part of the ongoing Vulnerability Assessment and Analysis (VAA) campaign. The campaign, spearheaded by the Office of the Prime Minister, is a critical measure in response to increasing food and nutrition insecurity, which employs the Mid-Upper Arm Circumference (MUAC) method, a rapid and straightforward tool for identifying malnutrition in children. The MUAC method, as a tool, is a critical component in the global fight against child malnutrition. The World Health Organization (WHO) vouches for its effectiveness in identifying acute malnutrition in children…

Niël Terblanché The Government of the State of Qatar has donated 102 tons of food parcels to Namibia, aimed at alleviating the severe drought-induced food insecurity plaguing the country. The Office of the Prime Minister received the first consignment of 60 pallets, comprising of food packages of essential food items such as maize meal, rice, cooking oil, tinned fish, and tinned meat. Upon receiving the substantial humanitarian gesture Cabinet Secretary, George Simataa expressed heartfelt gratitude to Qatar for their swift response to President Nangolo Mbumba's appeal for international aid following the declaration of a State of Emergency on 22 May 2024.…