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Day: December 8, 2023

Man Arrested for Possession of Contraband Whisky in Onankali

Onankali, Oshikoto Region – A 43-year-old man was apprehended on Thursday in Onankali village, Oshikoto Region, for possessing 259 packs of contraband whisky. The Namibian Police Force reported on Friday that the suspect was caught by police on patrol…

Inaugural FNB-NBF 5on5 Basketball Tournament Launches in Oshana

Oshana Region – The first-ever FNB-NBF 5on5 basketball tournament commenced in the Oshana Region on Friday, featuring 17 teams, including 11 male and six female teams. Oshana Governor Elia Irimari opened the tournament at the Caribbean recreation park…

Lightning Strike in Shimpanda Village Claims Life of Young Woman

Shimpanda, Kavango East Region – A 24-year-old woman, Justina Kapango Mudumbi, tragically lost her life after being struck by lightning in Shimpanda village in the Kavango East Region on Thursday. The incident occurred around 17h00, as confirmed by th…

Bank of Namibia Forecasts Moderate Economic Growth

Windhoek – The Bank of Namibia has forecasted a 3.9 percent growth in the domestic economy for the current year, with a slight deceleration expected in 2023 and 2024. The economic outlook update for December by the Bank of Namibia indicates a slow gro…

Namfisa Sets Cap on Medical Aid Contribution Increases in Namibia

Windhoek – The Namibia Financial Services Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) has announced a temporary cap on annual contribution increases for medical aid funds, limiting them to a maximum of 9.99 percent. This decision, detailed in a statement released…

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