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Niël Terblanché Namibia is hosting a regional workshop in Windhoek today focused on using digital technologies to protect and manage World Heritage sites in Africa. The event, held under the theme Digital Technologies to Empower World Heritage in Africa, is organised by the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the National Heritage Council and UNESCO. The ministry said the workshop is a response to ongoing threats to African heritage sites, such as poor documentation, climate change, urban growth, illegal activities, conflict, and trafficking. “Africa is home to a wealth of natural and cultural heritage…

Niël Terblanché The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) celebrated its 35th anniversary with a national parade in Grootfontein on Monday.  President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, in her role as commander in chief, led the event and reflected on the force’s development since independence in 1990. She recalled the debate at the time about whether an independent Namibia needed a defence force.  “Thankfully, in the final analysis and as a result of visionary political leaders and the leadership of our Founding President, Dr Sam Nujoma, a decision was made to establish a Namibian Defence Force,” she said. Nandi-Ndaitwah acknowledged the role of early leaders,…

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The finance ministry is reviewing the list of zero-rated and exempt goods and services under the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Act, including healthcare items.  This comes as calls grow from health advocates and the public for the removal of VAT and import duties on life-saving medication, especially for those who rely on private pharmacies due to stockouts in public hospitals. “The Ministry is currently reviewing the list of zero-rated and exempt goods and services under the VAT Act, including those related to healthcare. Any policy changes resulting from this review will be announced in accordance with the Fiscal Calendar,…

Niël Terblaché Namibia has reaffirmed its dedication to sustainable and inclusive tourism development during the 123rd Session of the Executive Council of UN Tourism, held in Segovia, Spain, from 29 to 30 May 2025. The two-day council meeting brought together ministers and senior tourism officials from across the globe to deliberate on strategies to promote innovation, resilience and inclusive recovery in the sector. Delivering Namibia’s statement at the session, the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel, said the country is steadfast in its advocacy for sustainable tourism across Africa. She also expressed appreciation to the Kingdom of Spain…