Namibia has launched the first Bloomberg Finance Lab at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), the first of its kind in Africa.

The Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, has emphasised the need for policies that maximise economic benefits from the energy sector while ensuring Namibia remains competitive in the global market, particularly following noted oil discoveries.

President Nangolo Mbumba has withheld signing two private member's bills, the Definition of Spouses Bill and the Marriage Amendment Bill, citing constitutional concerns.

The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) has warned that no individual or group may proceed with a merger without approval from the Commission.

Implementing a merger without approval violates the merger provisions of the Competition Act.

Delegates to the Swapo Party 6th Extraordinary Congress have elected Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the party president, following the death of Dr. Hage Geingob last year, leaving the position vacant.

Swapo Party president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia serves as a testament to gender equality, highlighting the success of her party's constitutional framework in promoting this cause.

President-elect and Swapo Party Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has urged all Swapo delegates to reaffirm their dedication to the party's core values of solidarity, justice, and unity at the 6th extraordinary congress that started in Windhoek this morning.

The Swapo Party's extraordinary congress, set to take place this weekend, will elect a new party president following the death of Dr. Hage Geingob in February last year.

However, there is a concern about the position of Vice President, which will be left vacant.

The escalation in property prices, including those for residential land and agricultural areas, remains a concern for both the government and the public.

This issue has been exacerbated by the lack of regulation in property valuation services.

As Africa embraces digital transformation, postal operators have been urged to focus on strengthening the postal industry through e-commerce and digital trade.

They, too, need to address challenges such as logistical issues, payment systems and ensuring the right regulatory frameworks are in place.