Author: Staff Writer
Letshego and NedBank Charge the Lowest in Mobile Money
A comparison of the cost of sending via cellphone banking (USSD) channel by Bank of Namibia across the country’s seven banks has revealed that only two banks charge less than N$5 on a Basic Bank Account (BBA). Every…
The Lost Generation: Why Namibia’s Youth Are Educated but Unemployed
By: Turimove K.Katjipo On a hot afternoon, Thomas, a 24‑year‑old graduate in logistics, scrolls through yet another list of unfilled positions, most requiring two to five years of experience. “I finished university with honors,” he says, voice tinged…
A Thoughtful Approach To Car Buying
By: Amanda von Wielligh Buying a car is far more than a pivotal life decision that blends emotion with financial strategy. Whether you are acquiring your first vehicle or upgrading to meet evolving needs, the process demands the…
Holiday Season Fuels Africa’s Mobile Money Fraud
By: Allan Juma The festive season reveals both the strength and fragility of Africa’s mobile money ecosystem. The festive season is a time of giving, celebration, and connection. Across Africa, more money moves across borders, back home,…
African Exporters Don’t Need More “Capacity Building”
By: Nohémie Mawaka African exporters don’t need more “capacity building.” We need shared cold storage, regional quality labs, and trade finance cooperatives. Here’s the blueprint. I’ve sat through enough donor-funded workshops on “building export capacity.” I stopped attending. They…
Unlocking Namibia’s Digital Future: e-Payments Empower Citizens Driving Economic Growth
By: Kehad Snydewel The digital economy is rapidly reshaping how nations connect to global markets, and Namibia is poised to take a significant leap forward. There are finally plans to enable local activation of PayPal accounts, support wallet-to-wallet transactions,…
A Tight-Knit Team Drives Business Turnaround
By: Christof Steenkamp When a business hits challenges, time matters, but so does teamwork. A struggling business cannot be turned around by one person alone. Whether the challenge is short-term cash flow pressure or more profound financial…
Black Friday: A balancing act between opportunity and overspending
By: Selma Kaulinge Black Friday has become a fixture on Namibia’s retail calendar. It’s no longer just an imported concept, but a cultural and economic event shaping consumer behaviour across the country. For businesses, it is a…
Celebrating Growth, Impact, and Second Chances
By: Twamanguruka Nghidinwa Two years ago, I started a small youth initiative at Sikondo Green Scheme Irrigation Project with a big dream: to give hope and opportunity to young people who live in the surrounding villages of Sikondo….
How African Nations Got Stuck With China
By: Andy Browne US President Donald Trump’s boycott of this past weekend’s G20 meeting in Johannesburg has been widely cast as a win for China, and for good reason: The US appears to be turning its back on…