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Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Landless People's Movement (LPM) has vowed to take decisive steps on land reform and governance in Namibia as part of its new manifesto. The party launched its election manifesto in Rundu over the past weekend. LPM president, Bernadus Swartbooi asserted the party’s commitment to implement key policies that resonate with citizens and address pressing issues facing them. Swartbooi emphasised that the manifesto is a ‘blueprint for action, focussing on land redistribution and the empowerment of marginalised communities.’ “We have heard the cries of our people. Land is not just a commodity; it is a right. We will…

Martin Endjala The Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) president, Mike Kavekotora is urging the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) to extend the current tax amnesty until 2025, citing the upcoming elections. “I request NamRA to extend the moratorium on taxes, interest payments on outstanding tax balances, and penalties to October 2025,” Kavekotora said during an interview with the Windhoek Observer. His request is derived from the developments in the political environment where many leaders, especially from the ruling party, lost their earnings and needed to plan and arrange their finances to meet the new reality. Kavekotora said these developments cannot…

Niël Terblanché The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) celebrated its 30th anniversary and since 1994 when it was established, the authority has grown into a cornerstone of Namibia’s maritime economy while also playing a vital role in the country’s development. Andrew Kanime, Namport’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), expressed pride in the authority's accomplishments and added that Namport plans to build on its achievements by focusing on infrastructure development, strategic partnerships, and adopting new technologies to ensure sustained growth. "It is truly humbling to celebrate 30 years, a milestone that marks our transition from youth to middle adulthood. This achievement reflects the…

Niël Terblanché The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has achieved global recognition by being named the Runner-Up in the 2024 World Trade Promotion Organizations (WTPO) Awards under the category "Best Initiative to Ensure that Trade is Inclusive and Sustainable." According to Julia Muetudhana, the NIPDB’s Acting Executive Director of MSME Development, Innovation, and Acceleration, this prestigious honour highlights Namibia's commitment to fostering the growth and development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) on an international stage. The WTPO Awards, organised by the International Trade Centre (ITC), celebrate excellence in trade promotion, spotlighting organisations that demonstrate innovation and…