NBC staff begin AI training programme

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Senior management and staff of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) have started a one-week training aimed at enhancing and strengthening their capacity in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in production.

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.