GIPF urged pensioners to complete biometric verification

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The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has reminded all pensioners, children, and spousal beneficiaries to complete their biometric verification, namely proof of life, by 30 June to ensure uninterrupted benefit payments.

WIBA empowers entrepreneurs

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The Women in Business Association (WIBA) held a two-day seminar packed with entrepreneurial training for female microbusiness owners in Katima Mulilo.

Langer Heinrich donations boost Tutaleni Police

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Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine has equipped the Tutaleni Police Station at Walvis Bay with one car, 20 bicycles, and computers worth N$400,000.

The donation from the uranium miner is a boost to the recently built N$127 million Tutaleni police station at the harbour town.

Mbumba Inaugurates Anixas 2 Power Station, urges affordable commodities

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President Nangolo Mbumba inaugurated Nampower's 54-megawatt Anixas 2 Power Station at Walvis Bay with a call for affordable basic commodities.

Mbumba said supply models for basic commodities should incorporate innovative solutions that make such goods affordable for communities.

Japan plans improvements to "Voucher Programme"

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The Japanese Ambassador to Namibia, Shinichi Asazuma, has said his government means to introduce improvements to the Japan-funded commodity voucher programme. 

This follows a recent visit to communities in the Kunene Region to assess the drought effects and related challenges.

Postal operators are embracing an electronic future

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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.

Online Visa system draws tourists

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The online visa application system, launched by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security on Tuesday, has already attracted hundreds of tourists.

About 200 visa applications have been approved through the online process so far.