Category: Business
Namibia Turns to China to Drive Green Industrial Growth
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Namibia has intensified its drive to attract Chinese investment as it positions itself to become a regional centre for green industrialisation, using its renewable energy resources, critical minerals and strategic location. The country is seeking…
DRC to Launch Kinshasa Stock Exchange
By: David Shoombe The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is preparing to launch its first stock exchange, the Kinshasa Stock Exchange (KSE), a move expected to strengthen the country’s financial infrastructure. The move follows the country’s successful…
Nam Recorded 6 Conglomerate Mergers in Two Months
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Of the 11 mergers and acquisition applications approved between April and May 2026, six were for conglomerate mergers. This is according to the updates (merger notification) from the Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC) this week. The acquisitions…
15 Mergers and Takeovers Given Go-Ahead
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The country’s competition watchdog, the Namibia Competition Commission, has approved 15 mergers and acquisitions, with some between local companies and some involving international companies. Out of the 15 mergers and acquisitions approved, three were approved with…
Nam Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Ranks 4th in Africa
Namibia ranked fourth in Africa for ecosystem attractiveness according to the StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026. The Index has revealed that Namibia’s startup ecosystem has recorded growth of 8.2% during the period reviewed. Namibia ranked 94th globally and…
Andersen Namibia Joins Andersen Global
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Andersen Namibia, a Windhoek Accounting & Taxation firm, has become a full member firm of one of the world’s largest professional services networks, Andersen Global. The formal launch saw Andersen Taxation and Advisory (Andersen Namibia)…
Broadcasters Airing Sporting Events for Free … Ministry Won’t Intervene Due to Absence of Regulatory Framework
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Namibian broadcasters do not pay for rights to air sporting events, with various sports teams providing entertainment for free despite heavy investment in training, acquiring players, and the general maintenance of the team. In the…
How We Survived Tough Times – Micro and Small Entrepreneurs
By: David Shoombe The longevity of micro and small businesses is defined by how business owners respond to crises such as scaling down specialisation, lifelong learning, and mentorship. The Villager took to the streets of Windhoek and engaged…
NABAN Hosts Green Finance Pitch Event
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The Namibia Business Angel Network (NABAN) hosted its first quarterly pitch event of the year last week in Windhoek. The event was hosted under a special green finance theme, in collaboration with Bellatrix SME Finance, Bellatrix…
CRAN Says No to Starlink for Compliance Shortfalls
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) officially rejected Starlink’s licence application to operate in Namibia. Starlink, owned by the world’s richest man – Elon Musk – has been registered under the Business and…