Author: Peneyambeko Jonas
Trade Figures Continue to Expose Value-Addition Gaps
By: Peneyambeko Jonas As much as value addition and industrialisation conversations dominate national conversation and documentation, trade statistics show the same picture of raw mineral domination. Namibia trade statistics show that the country continues to earn much of its…
DM-For-Price Culture Limits Digital Business Growth
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Upcoming entrepreneurs who post their businesses online without prices and asking potentile clients to direct message them for prices are found to be not serious about trading. “If you are interested in our products, DM for…
Oshikango Cut Off Further by Helao Nafidi’s New Shopping Mall
By: Peneyambeko Jonas The economically declining sub-town of Oshikango has received another dagger as a new shopping center has been opened inland in the old town of Ohangwena, named Times Square Complex. Residents of Helao Nafidi and surrounding communities…
Sports Centre Opens Economic and Social Opportunities … Eeshoke Chula Chula home ground moves to Helao Nafidi
By: Peneyambeko Jonas The new Helao Nafidi Sports Centre is expected to give young people in the area a safer way to spend their time, whilst also developing their sports talent. The Sports Centre is expected to reduce the…
1,417 Businesses Couldn’t Secure Space at the 2026 OATF
By: Peneyambeko Jonas The Ongwediva Trade Fair is facing a shortage of exhibition space, with more than 1,417 businesses unable to participate this year despite applying for space. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the 25th edition of the trade fair…
Ohangwena Agriculture Investments Face Test of Economic Returns
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Agricultural and rural water projects in the Ohangwena region are putting public money into land preparation, farming inputs, livestock markets and water infrastructure, but their economic value has yet to deliver returns for the regional masses….
Parliamentarians Consult on Law’s Ability to Protect Borrowers
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Concerns over rising household debt, loan deductions and lending practices took centre stage at a public hearing in Oshakati on Monday, 17 August 2026. Parliamentarians examined whether Namibia’s existing laws adequately protect borrowers from…
Ondangwa Faces Questions Over Use of Public Funds
By: Peneyambeko Jonas The Ondangwa Town Council is facing questions over its financial management after the Auditor-General issued a qualified audit opinion on the council’s financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2024. The findings…
Savings Industry Key to Namibia’s Economy
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Old Mutual Namibia has been recognised as the Most Trusted Wealth Management and Financial Solutions Provider in Namibia for 2026 by UK-based Global Brands Magazine. The award comes as Namibia’s investment industry continues to manage hundreds of…
Crop Sector Policy Reforms Can Unlock Agri-Investment
By: Peneyambeko Jonas The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) has called for changes to the country’s crop-sector laws and institutions to reduce duplication, attract investment and lower the cost of agricultural production. NAB Chief Executive Officer, Fidelis Mwazi,…