The Financial Surveillance Department of the South African Reserve Bank has issued Exchange Control Circular No. 15/2025, introducing new administrative requirements for income transfers made abroad to non-residents and individuals who have ceased to be South African tax residents (“former SA tax residents”).Exchange control circulars issued by the Financial Surveillance Department outline the conditions, permissions, [...]
A Global Perspective with Namibia at the Frontier The world’s shift toward net zero is redefining the meaning of value. Once considered an abstract environmental goal, the reduction of carbon emissions has become a measurable and tradable financial reality. The carbon-credit market, born out of necessity, now sits at the centre of this transformation. It [...]
Not every December glows with fairy lights. For some, this period can mean connection and belonging. For others, it quietly or loudly magnifies what is missing … a loved one, rest, ease, belonging and often depth in relationships.The truth is that the festive season can hold both comfort and complexity. It can be joyful and [...]
Namibia has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation with Cuba, highlighting the long-standing friendship between the two nations and their determination to translate this partnership into tangible economic outcomes. This was agreed during the inaugural session of the Namibia-Cuba Intergovernmental Commission on Bilateral Cooperation (IGCBC) in Havana, Cuba. Namibia’s Minister of International Relations and Trade, [...]
The School Environment Clubs (SEC) Namibia successfully hosted the Primary Schools Quiz 2025 at Pionierspark Primary School (Parkies), bringing together 14 schools from the Khomas Region under the theme: “Protecting what sustains us: Food, Water, Environment, Energy and Life”. The quiz was held in partnership with Namdeb Diamond Corporation (NAMDEB), the Namibian Chamber of Environment [...]
42 YOUTH VENTURES WORTH N$14.7M SECURE FUNDING FROM N$500M FUND The government has launched the National Youth Development Fund (NYDF), with 42 youthowned projects valued at N$14.78 million announced as the first beneficiaries. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare, officiating at the launch in Gobabis, said the N$500 million fund, with N$257 million allocated in the [...]
Serving Up Hope in Support of Wilderness Therapy Namibia On a bright Friday morning in early November, the echo of laughter and the thud of padel balls filled the courts of Namibia Padel in Windhoek. What began as a friendly corporate tournament quickly evolved into something far greater – a morning of teamwork, sportsmanship, and [...]
During the recent second Botswana-Namibia BiNational Commission (BNC) held in Windhoek, the heads of state of the two neighbouring countries, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and President Duma Gideon Boko, celebrated major strides in their bilateral partnership. Key achievements include:Travel and border facilitation: National identity cards are now accepted as travel documents between the two countries, and [...]
Continuing the company’s mandate to intentionally create an inclusive workplace, colleagues at Westair Aviation gathered in the hangar for this year’s Disability Awareness Campaign.The guest speaker, registered clinical psychologist Mareike Talkenberg, opened the session with a simple yet powerful question: “By a show of hands, how many of you have experienced stress this week?” Without [...]
The kindergarten environment is one of the most exciting, bustling, fun, colourful and vibrant places to be. The moment you step inside, you are welcomed by an atmosphere alive with laughter and curiosity. Children immerse themselves in play, creative crafts and imaginative adventures that turn every moment into one of discovery.It is these precious moments [...]
