Author: Staff Writer
SACU Still Matters for Deepening Regional Integration and Industrialisation
During the meeting of SACU members at the end of June 2026, the chairperson of the SACU Senior Trade Officials, Ms Xolelwa Mlumbi-Peter, said their meeting was necessary for Member States to strengthen regional cooperation and accelerate economic transformation…
What Does a 25-Basis-Point Increase Mean for Your Home and Car Loan?
By: Abraham Eita “Repo rate increased from 6.50% to 6.75%” was the headline on 17 June 2026. But what does that mean in practical terms for households financing a home or a vehicle? The repo rate is…
Namibia’s Grey List Exit: A Hidden Gem Ready for Global Investment
By: Oliver Scheidt, Founder and CEO, The Strategic Economy, and Dr John Steytler, Founder and Managing Director, R&J Steytler Consultants Namibia’s removal from the Grey List of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is far more than a…
Namibia’s Grey List Exit: A Hidden Gem Ready for Global Investment
By: Oliver Scheidt and Dr John Steytler Namibia’s removal from the Grey List of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is far more than a regulatory milestone. It is an international endorsement of the country’s commitment to good…
The Future of Namibian Work Lies in Collaboration
By: Kehad Snydewel As artificial intelligence (AI) and automation continue to reshape the global economic landscape, a familiar anxiety has surfaced in Namibia. People worry that entry-level jobs will disappear. However, this economic evolution, driven by AI,…
Tunga Real Estate Distributed N$21,7 Million to GIPF
GIPF, as an anchor investor in the Tunga Real Estate Fund, has received N$21.7 million from the Fund as it grows investors’ capital. The Fund, which is part of Old Mutual Alternative Investments Namibia, announced this last week. GIPF…
Twin Hills Gold Project Reached 2 Million Work Hours Without a Lost Time Injury
Osino Resources, which is developing the Twin Hills Gold Project, has reported that last week it reached 2 million work hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI). The company posted on its LinkedIn page, explaining that the hours worked without…
Treat Film and Creative Sectors as a Strategic Priority
During the premiere of Wrong Generation at local cinemas (Ster-Kinekor Grove Mall and Maerua Mall) last week, the Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Wenzel Kavaka, called for the film and creative sector to be treated as a…
Why Some of Africa’s Most Promising Routes Still Have No Flights
Southern Africa Tourism Alliance Two of Sub-Saharan Africa’s strongest unserved routes still have no direct flight: Johannesburg to Mumbai, and Brussels to Cape Town. Both appear in the Airbus Exploring the Horizons study among high-demand corridors where…
Namibia’s Cybersecurity Numbers Are Encouraging – But Don’t Get Comfortable Yet
By: Tanya Hopker The recent announcement by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) that cyber threat events dropped by 47% and cyber vulnerabilities by 31% during the first quarter of 2026 is undoubtedly good news. Any reduction…