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16/10/2025

Our Thursday edition is out now – catch up on the latest business and finance news from Namibia. Read it here, click link:
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Only one bank dispensing N$60 Hage G. Geingob commemorative noteOnly one commercial bank has to date calibrated its ATMs...
16/10/2025

Only one bank dispensing N$60 Hage G. Geingob commemorative note

Only one commercial bank has to date calibrated its ATMs to begin dispensing the N$60.00 Hage G. Geingob commemorative banknote, with engagements ongoing for other banks to follow, the Bank of Namibia (BoN) has confirmed.

Governor Johannes !Gawaxab said a total of two million pieces of the commemorative note were printed, of which 717,000 pieces, representing 36%, have so far been issued through commercial banks.

“The HGG commemorative circulating banknote was launched on 05 March 2025 and issued into circulation on 17 March 2025. Interest from the international collectors’ market remains strong, with approximately 9,808 pieces from the initial print run already procured globally,” !Gawaxab said during the Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Wednesday.

https://thebrief.com.na/2025/10/only-one-bank-dispensing-n60-hage-g-geingob-commemorative-note/

NaTIS to launch computerised learner exams and online booking systemThe Ministry of Works and Transport (MWT) will launc...
16/10/2025

NaTIS to launch computerised learner exams and online booking system

The Ministry of Works and Transport (MWT) will launch pilot projects for computerised learner licence testing and digital payment systems by December 2025, as part of efforts to modernise the Namibia Traffic Information System (NaTIS).

Under the new system, the Book and Pay Module will allow clients to book and pay for NaTIS services online from home, helping to reduce congestion at service centres.

The Computerised Learner Licence Testing (CLLT) will replace manual written tests with 30-minute digital exams that generate instant results. The pilot phase will begin at the Okahandja NaTIS Centre and through the NaTIS mobile testing truck.

https://thebrief.com.na/2025/10/natis-to-launch-computerised-learner-exams-and-online-booking-system/

Only 6 Days to Go!The countdown is on to the NICG Governance Conference 2025. Tickets are still available!Secure yours t...
16/10/2025

Only 6 Days to Go!

The countdown is on to the NICG Governance Conference 2025.

Tickets are still available!

Secure yours today: [email protected]

Ticket Prices:

NICG Members – N$2,400.00

Non-Members – N$3,000.00

Government electrifies 257 homes in KaribibThe Ministry of Industries,Mines and Energy has electrified 257 houses in the...
16/10/2025

Government electrifies 257 homes in Karibib

The Ministry of Industries,Mines and Energy has electrified 257 houses in the Karibib area of the Erongo Region as part of efforts to achieve universal access to electricity by 2040.

Of the newly connected homes, 133 were electrified under the first Service Level Agreement (SLA 1) between the Ministry of Mines and Energy and Erongo RED, while 124 were financed by Navachab Mine in collaboration with the Karibib Town Council.

“This inauguration of the electrification of 257 houses speaks volumes of our commitment to implementing the government’s policy of electrifying every Namibian household,” said Industries, Mines and Energy Minister, Natangwe Ithete.

https://thebrief.com.na/2025/10/government-electrifies-257-homes-in-karibib/

NamPost registers 20% of social grant beneficiariesNamibia Post Limited (NamPost) says over 20% of eligible social cash ...
16/10/2025

NamPost registers 20% of social grant beneficiaries

Namibia Post Limited (NamPost) says over 20% of eligible social cash grant beneficiaries have been successfully registered and paid within the first three days of the current exercise, despite initial operational challenges.

The state-owned postal company said the registration and payment drive, which began on 13 October across 300 pay points nationwide, has seen some regions already running ahead of schedule.

NamPost confirmed that its mobile units, which experienced initial difficulties, are now fully operational and have already paid out grants to more than 5,000 beneficiaries, particularly in the Rundu area.

https://thebrief.com.na/2025/10/nampost-registers-20-of-social-grant-beneficiaries/

Windhoek approves N$181m in building plans for SeptemberThe City of Windhoek approved 207 building plans worth N$180.1 m...
16/10/2025

Windhoek approves N$181m in building plans for September

The City of Windhoek approved 207 building plans worth N$180.1 million in September, 45 more than in August.

However, the total value of approvals fell by N$33.6 million, representing a 15.7% month-on-month and 52% year-on-year decline.

According to IJG Securities, the total value of building plans approved so far this year stands at N$1.56 billion, 3.8% lower than during the same period last year. On a twelve-month cumulative basis, 2,007 plans were approved with a combined value of N$2.16 billion, a 3.7% increase compared to the preceding twelve months.

https://thebrief.com.na/2025/10/windhoek-approves-n181m-in-building-plans-for-september/

The reduction of Namibia’s repo rate: A green light for Namibia’s futureBy Mwaka Christinah ShivulaImagine the Namibian ...
16/10/2025

The reduction of Namibia’s repo rate: A green light for Namibia’s future

By Mwaka Christinah Shivula

Imagine the Namibian economy as a huge machine that needs a serious push to get moving. For a while, the gears have been grinding slowly. Then, the Bank of Namibia made a key adjustment. They reduced the repo rate.

The repo rate is the core interest rate at which commercial banks borrow money directly from the Central Bank.

The central bank sets the baseline cost for money in the country, when the Bank of Namibia lowers it, it signals that borrowing costs for businesses and citizens should also fall.

https://thebrief.com.na/2025/10/the-reduction-of-namibias-repo-rate-a-green-light-for-namibias-future/

The brand blind spot - Why we compromise on communication but not on complianceBy Hileni AmadhilaIn most organisations, ...
16/10/2025

The brand blind spot - Why we compromise on communication but not on compliance

By Hileni Amadhila

In most organisations, there are departments that are considered non-negotiable. Legal and Finance, for instance, operate with clearly defined standards and a level of seriousness that no one dares question.

Contracts go through rigorous legal reviews. Financial reports are audited, undergo compliance checks, and are thoroughly scrutinised. The processes are respected because the risk of getting them wrong is simply too high.

Yet, when it comes to communication and brand consistency, areas that directly shape how the public perceives us, the same discipline is often absent.

https://thebrief.com.na/2025/10/the-brand-blind-spot-why-we-compromise-on-communication-but-not-on-compliance/

Don’t miss our upcoming interview with the Managing Director of Metro Namibia, Bryan Davis.
16/10/2025

Don’t miss our upcoming interview with the Managing Director of Metro Namibia, Bryan Davis.

Etosha wildfire a critical carbon reversal event with far-reaching climate costsBy Sakaria ShilongoIn late September 202...
16/10/2025

Etosha wildfire a critical carbon reversal event with far-reaching climate costs

By Sakaria Shilongo

In late September 2025, a significant wildfire scorched approximately one-third to two-fifths of Namibia’s Etosha National Park, releasing a substantial pulse of non‑CO₂emissions (CH₄ and N₂O) and CO₂, while some carbon remains as char and much of the CO₂ in savanna systems is typically re‑sequestered as vegetation regrows.

This event exemplifies a material carbon sequestration reversal, a key concept in Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Use (AFOLU) accounting, and serves as a reminder of the challenges non‑permanence events pose for climate mitigation.

https://thebrief.com.na/2025/10/etosha-wildfire-a-critical-carbon-reversal-event-with-far-reaching-climate-costs/

Our Wednesday edition is out now – catch up on the latest business and finance news from Namibia. Read it here, click li...
15/10/2025

Our Wednesday edition is out now – catch up on the latest business and finance news from Namibia. Read it here, click link:
https://epaper.thebrief24.com/2025/October%202025/The-Brief-15-October-2025.pdf
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