Category: Business
Opinion: Inclusivity Depends on Skills and Access to Capital
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka The word “inclusivity” is often used by many who want to appear caring, but few offer practical solutions on how to achieve it. We can shout and give passionate speeches, but building an inclusive…
Sampofu Calls on Entrepreneurs to Explore Zambezi’s Business Potential
By: Abigail Nalisa Governor of the Zambezi region Lawrence Sampofu has called on local entrepreneurs and small business owners to explore the untapped potential of the region to spark economic growth and put the region on the map….
Informal Car Wash Operators Concerned Over New Water-Saving Measures
By: Fransina Nghidengwa and Loise Shiimi Informal car wash operators have raised concerns about the City of Windhoek’s new water-saving measures following the municipality’s declaration of a Category D drought due to worsening water scarcity. The City’s Demand…
Naloba Appeals to Mbumba to Cancel Local Businesses’ Tax Debts
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibia Local Businesses Association (Naloba) has appealed to President Nangolo Mbumba to pardon all local businesses’ tax debts, allowing them a fresh start. This plea was made during a meeting at State House late Wednesday…
Business Sector Sees 0.5% Year-on-Year Growth in June
By: Staff writer The business sector experienced a 0.5% year-on-year (y/y) growth in June, a significant slowdown from the 4.7% y/y recorded in May 2024, yet still above 2023 levels. Analysis from Simonis Storm Securities’ Halleluya Ndimulunde reveals this as…
O&L Subsidiaries Scoop Multiple Honours at Best of Namibia Awards
By: Staff writer Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group subsidiaries O&L Leisure and Hartlief scooped multiple awards at the inaugural Best of Namibia awards. Strand Hotel Swakopmund was awarded the title of Best Hotel in Namibia, an accolade which O&L sees…
Private Sector Offers N$3.1 Billion for Government Debts
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Over the past week, the private sector has submitted several bids totaling N$3.1 billion to lend money to the government through bonds and Treasury Bills (TB). This information is based on the auction results for 14…
AgriBusDev Staff Cry Foul Over Unresolved Job Placements
By: Hertha Ekandjo Employees of the Agricultural Business Development Agency (AgriBusDev) have raised concerns regarding the uncertainty surrounding their placement into the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform. This follows the Cabinet’s 2022 decision to terminate AgriBusDev’s role…
O&L to Fill Pick n’ Pay Gap with Namibian Brand
By: Staff Writer The Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group is set to re-enter the retail market with a fully-owned Namibian brand, following its announcement to terminate its franchise agreement with Pick n’ Pay. Sven Thieme, Executive Chairman of O&L…
Horticulture Production Increases in Kavango West
By: Annakleta Haikera Horticulture production in the Kavango West region has seen significant growth, with the number of gardens increasing to 50 as of 2023. This is according to Governor Sirkka Ausiku who announced that horticulture producers have…