Author: Staff Writer
Africa’s AI Momentum Is Real. The Governance Beneath It Is Not.
By: Tiffany A. Archer On 27 April 2026, South Africa’s Communications and Digital Technologies Minister pulled the country’s Draft National AI Policy after it emerged that its reference list contained fictitious academic citations, articles attributed to researchers…
Strong Demand For Beef Breeding Cattle Observed
The Namibia Genetics Stud Livestock Auction, recently held in Windhoek, delivered an 84% clearance rate, with 58 of 69 lots sold at an overall average of N$53,655. This is according to an update by Bank Windhoek, which is…
Namfisa Issues Directive to NHP on Settlement Issues
The non-banking financial institutions regulator, Namfisa, has confirmed it has issued a regulatory directive to the Namibia Health Plan fund to address the identified settlement challenges. This relates to the concerns of the Namibia Health Plan (NHP) fund’s…
Botswana Flexes and Markets its Diamonds on Relay Medals
Botswana used its moment of hosting the World Athletics Relays last week to market its natural, polished diamonds. For the first time, each medal at the World Relays featured a natural diamond, all sourced and polished in Botswana….
The Hidden Cost of Poor Investment Administration
By: Zandria Venter In recent years, global markets have been shaped by events far beyond traditional economic cycles. Ongoing geopolitical conflicts heightened political uncertainty, and persistent inflationary pressures have increased market volatility and tested investment structures worldwide. For Namibian…
Capital is Not Scarce, Credible Structures Are!
By: Sonja van Kradenburg Part1: The Myth of Capital Scarcity Let’s talk about this idea that capital is scarce. Discussions regarding capital shortages are common, yet this perception does not accurately reflect reality. Global capital is substantial, highly liquid,…
Wellbeing At Work: A Shared Responsibility
By: Sonja van Kradenburg The future of work in Namibia will not be defined solely by technology or efficiency, but by the wellbeing of the people who make organisations thrive. Health and safety are no longer…
Dâure Daman Traditional Authority Seeks Daures Project Renegotiation
Senior Traditional Councillor Herman !Naruseb of the Dâure-Daman Traditional Authority has expressed that as the Daures GH2 Project transitions from the pilot phase into the next phase of development, renegotiation on equity must take place. “It is important that…
Tax Incentives and Exemptions for GH2 Equipment to be Considered
Namibia Revenue Agency’s Regional Manager of the Erongo Region, Patrick Tongo, has indicated that through engagement with the green hydrogen (GH2) and derivatives sector, certain equipment and plant components for the sector can be considered for tax exemptions. Tongo…
75,286 Sheep Exported Live, 13,432 Slaughtered
Total sheep marketing increased from 58,787 head in February 2026 to 88,718 head in March 2026, driven primarily by a sharp increase in live exports. Of this, 75,286 were exported live and 13,432 slaughtered. This is according…