Sydney, April 16, 2025 (AFP) - Remote Tuvalu celebrates opening of first ATM

NAMPA / AFP
2025-04-16
Pacific microstate Tuvalu on Wednesday unveiled its first ATM, ushering in what officials called a "transformative" era of modern banking in the remote archipelago. For years Tuvalu's 12,000 residents have done all their banking in cash, with workers enduring long lines to withdraw their wages from the bank every pay day. Now they will be able to withdraw money at the swipe of a card from Tuvalu's first ATM. Siose Teo, general manager of the Na......
Restricted content

Latest NAMPA photos

WINDHOEK, 18 April 2025 - PDM president McHenry Venaani opposed agriculture budget (Photo:Contributed) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 18 April 2025 - PDM president McHenry Venaani opposed agriculture budget (Photo:Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 18 April 2025 - PDM president McHenry Venaani opposed agriculture budget (Photo:Contributed) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 18 April 2025 - PDM president McHenry Venaani opposed agriculture budget (Photo:Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA
WINDHOEK, 18 April 2025 - PDM president McHenry Venaani opposed agriculture budget (Photo:Contributed) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 18 April 2025 - PDM president McHenry Venaani opposed agriculture budget (Photo:Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA
GOBABIS, 17 April 2025 - Omaheke regional  under-20 teams heading to Outjo (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

GOBABIS, 17 April 2025 - Omaheke regional under-20 teams heading to Outjo (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA
GOBABIS, 17 April 2025 - Omaheke regional  under-20 teams heading to Outjo (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

GOBABIS, 17 April 2025 - Omaheke regional under-20 teams heading to Outjo (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA
OSHAKATI, 17 April 2025 - Oshana Regional Police Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria during the launch of Operation New Era on Thursday at Oshakati.  (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 17 April 2025 - Oshana Regional Police Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria during the launch of Operation New Era on Thursday at Oshakati. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

NAMPA
OSHAKATI, 17 April 2025 - Oshana Regional Police Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria pictured with overall best forensics and pathology officer Sergeant Vaino Jacob after being awarded outstanding officer on Thursday at Oshakati.  (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

OSHAKATI, 17 April 2025 - Oshana Regional Police Commander Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria pictured with overall best forensics and pathology officer Sergeant Vaino Jacob after being awarded outstanding officer on Thursday at Oshakati. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

NAMPA
OTJIWARONGO, 17 April 2025 - The Otjozondjupa Region's under-20 teams for soccer and netball to the 2025 Nedbank-Namibian Newspaper Cup tournament at Outjo this weekend being sent off to the games by the political and administrative leadership of the regional council on Thursday afternoon at Otjiwarongo. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

OTJIWARONGO, 17 April 2025 - The Otjozondjupa Region's under-20 teams for soccer and netball to the 2025 Nedbank-Namibian Newspaper Cup tournament at Outjo this weekend being sent off to the games by the political and administrative leadership of the regional council on Thursday afternoon at Otjiwarongo. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

NAMPA