Author: Staff Writer
Local Savings Increased 16.6% Year-On-Year
The total assets of the Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFI) grew by 4.7% quarter-on-quarter and 16.6% year-on-year, amounting to N$552.8 billion between the third and fourth quarter of 2025. These assets are various savings of locals, ranging from retirement,…
3 Percent Target Good for Inflation and Repo Rate
Last year, the Bank of Namibia conducted a quantitative analysis of what the potential change in the South African Reserve Bank’s inflation target would mean for Namibia’s GDP and monetary policy. The findings indicated that South Africa’s adoption…
Responsible Marine Management Must Translate into Wealth
Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister, Inge Zaamwani, has noted that Namibia’s strides and various accolades in marine resources must also translate into meaningful value for its populace. This includes results such as decent employment, value-added products and benefits…
The Age of Artificial General Intelligence is Here – Nvidia
CEO of Nvidia – the company that holds approximately 80% of the global AI chip market – Jensen Huang, stated in an interview that he believes the age of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is here. What is AGI?…
MIME Launches 5-Year Strategic Plan
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME) launched its 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, with a commitment to advancing Namibia’s industrialisation agenda. IME Minister, Modestus Amutse, stated that through this Strategy, “we aim to reposition MIME as a dynamic…
While Africa Watches War, the Real Divide is Digital
By: Glodine Makapela While global attention remains fixed on oil prices, missile strikes and geopolitical tension, a quieter but more consequential shift is underway. Beneath the surface of conflict, the systems that underpin the global economy — from…
When Policy Moves Slowly, Innovation Suffers: The Cost of Regulatory Delays in the 4IR Era
By: Augustinus M. Ngombe We often hear the world described in layers; first, second, and third. These labels usually point to economic strength or political stability. But there is another layer that is rarely discussed, yet deeply influential: mindset….
From Promise to Practice: Rethinking Namibia’s Jobs Conversation
By: Hopolang Phororo Almost every day, Namibia’s newspapers carry a story about jobs. One day it highlights youth empowerment initiatives, such as MTC’s 4Life programme. Another day it is a sobering reminder that more than 70% of…
Atshipara Backs Bailout of Strategic SOEs
In his contributions to the tabled National Budget, National Assembly Member Modestus Atshipara recommended that instead of shutting down critical State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), they must be bailed out and appointed the right people to lead them. He…
Country Remains With Adequate Fuel Supply – MIME
In a statement last week, the Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Energy assured the public that the country remains adequately supplied with fuel. The Ministry’s executive director, Moses Pakote, has assured the public that there is no fuel…