NAMFISA SAYS FINANCIAL SECTOR REMAINS RESILIENT

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The Chief Executive Officer of the Namibia Financial Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA), Kenneth Matomola, says Namibia's financial sector remains stable and resilient, supporting sustainable economic growth and development.

NGURARE CALLS FOR UNITY ON GENOCIDE DECLARATION

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Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says he is not fully informed about the German Bundestag's planned debate but stresses the need for Namibians to unite and establish a common position on the contested genocide Joint Declaration.

SHAFUDAH URGES NAMRA TO PROTECT EMPLOYEES’ SALARIES

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Minister of Finance Erica Shafudah says the Namibia Revenue Agency (NAMRA) must ensure that debt recovery from employees does not leave them with less than the legally protected portion of their salaries.

GOVERNMENT AVAILS N$70M TO BUY SURPLUS MAIZE

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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Inge Zaamwani says the government has availed N$70 million to the Agronomic Board of Namibia to purchase surplus maize from local farmers following a good harvest.

NASHINGE SEEKS CLARITY ON FIVE-YEAR INVESTOR VISA

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Official Opposition Leader Immanuel Nashinge questioned the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) about the budget implications, eligibility criteria, stakeholder consultations and implementation timeline for the new five-year visa for investors.

NAMIBIA ADOPTS MINERAL BENEFICIATION STRATEGY

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Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Gaudentia Krohne says Namibia has adopted a mineral beneficiation strategy to promote local processing and add value to the country's mineral resources before export.

SHAFUDAH SAYS GIPF HAS NOT CONFIRMED N$922M LOSS

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Finance Minister Erica Shafudah clarified that the Government Institutions Policy Fund (GIPF) has not confirmed the loss of the N$922 million recorded as an impairment provision in its 2025 financial statements.

LUVINDAO DENIES USING STATE FUNDS FOR LEGAL FEES

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The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindau, denied using government funds to hire her brother's law firm to represent her, saying the letter of demand against the Windhoek Observer newspaper was issued in her personal capacity.

REVISED POLICY AIMS TO REDUCE HUMAN-WILDLIFE CONFLICT

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Minister of Evironment, Forestry and Tourism Indileni Daniel said the revised National Policy on Human-Wildlife Conflict Management promotes land-use planning and preventive measures to reduce conflict, supported by research, monitoring, community engagement, public awareness and the removal of problem-causing anima

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY DEBATES PETROLEUM AMENDMENT BILL

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The National Assembly has commenced with the debate on the approval of the Petroleum Amendment Bill.

MPs supporting the Bill stated that Parliament should still maintain oversight in the sector with reports regularly tabled by the line ministry.