The Bank of Namibia's Instant Payment Programme, an initiative to modernise the country's financial system, is now expected to launch in the third quarter of 2026. 

Residents of Gobabis gathered to commemorate International Women's Day, a day set aside to recognise the achievements and contributions of women in society. 

The event highlighted the important role women continue to play in leadership, development and community building across Namibia.

Namibian High Commissioner to Zambia Goms Menette says there are over 500 Namibian students studying at various tertiary institutions in Zambia, but the commission has no record of them. 

Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Modestus Amutse, says the green hydrogen programme falls within Vision 2030 and the Sixth National Development Plan, with a clear objective to transition Namibia from a primary commodity exporter to a diversified, industrialised economy.

Talks between President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and the Swanu of Namibia Party focused on several national issues, including the N$100 increase in the old age pension announced in the recent national budget, during today's courtesy meeting at State House.