The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) has warned that no individual or group may proceed with a merger without approval from the Commission.

Implementing a merger without approval violates the merger provisions of the Competition Act.

Delegates to the Swapo Party 6th Extraordinary Congress have elected Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as the party president, following the death of Dr. Hage Geingob last year, leaving the position vacant.

Swapo Party president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia serves as a testament to gender equality, highlighting the success of her party's constitutional framework in promoting this cause.

President-elect and Swapo Party Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has urged all Swapo delegates to reaffirm their dedication to the party's core values of solidarity, justice, and unity at the 6th extraordinary congress that started in Windhoek this morning.

The Swapo Party's extraordinary congress, set to take place this weekend, will elect a new party president following the death of Dr. Hage Geingob in February last year.

However, there is a concern about the position of Vice President, which will be left vacant.

The escalation in property prices, including those for residential land and agricultural areas, remains a concern for both the government and the public.

This issue has been exacerbated by the lack of regulation in property valuation services.

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.

The close bond between Dr. Sam Nujoma, leader of SWAPO, and Oliver Tambo, leader of the ANC, during their exile years in the 1960s, established a solid foundation for relations between Namibia and South Africa liberation movements, strengthened by the mutual respect and trust they shared.

A moment of silence was observed at the Sam Nujoma Drive, in front of the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, to honor the late founding president. 

The enduring legacy of the late Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, is evident as Namibia and other nations continue to come together in his honour.