United Africa Group launches United PayPoint

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United Africa Group launched United PayPoint, a fully licensed payment service provider, with the approval of the Bank of Namibia. 

United Paypoint is a financial technology designed to bridge the gap between the banked and the unbanked.

Namibia records 431 road fatalities in 2025

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Namibia has recorded 2,793 road crashes, which resulted in 431 fatalities and 4,565 injuries from January 2025 until November 10, 2025. 

This was revealed by the Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi at the inauguration of the Okapuka checkpoint.

Minister Nekundi inspects Swartz Bridge construction

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The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, paid a surprise visit to the Swartz Bridge this morning to assess progress on the construction. 

The Swartz Bridge was severely damaged during the rainy season in March this year. 

Health ministry warns of rising diabetes threat

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The Ministry of Health and Social Services' Chief Programme Officer for the Family Health Division, Emma Iyambo, said diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health challenges, which is silently affecting individuals, families, and workplaces. 

NDP pledges free water, education, and church support

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National Democratic Party (NDP) President Martin Lukato has said his party will write off the water bills of senior citizens, make sure they have free water, assist churches with state funds, and make education free.

Welding institute urges Namibia to regain middle-income status

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The International Institute of Welding President Thomas Bollinghaus wants Namibia to get back to its higher-middle-income country classification.

Bollinghaus addressed a recent workshop organised by the Association for Welding and Allied Processes Namibia in Windhoek.

Santam, City of Windhoek launch safety awareness billboard

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Santam and the City of Windhoek have joined hands to enhance public safety through the launch of a billboard to raise fire and flood risk awareness in the capital.

The billboard contains flood warning signs to help save lives as well as reduce the risk of injury and property damage.

Kapana Festival celebrates food and entrepreneurship

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The Mayor of Windhoek, Ndeshihafela Larandja, has said the Kapana Festival is not only a celebration of food but also an entrepreneurial spirit.

She said this as the City of Windhoek hosted the festival in the CBD under the theme 'One City, One Sizzle – Together'.

NUST and VEYA launch SAP Training to meet industry needs

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The Namibia University of Science and Technology, in collaboration with VEYA, launched the Systems Applications and Products in Data Processing training and certification programmes to meet the needs of the local industry and students.