Category: Business
75% of Business Robberies Linked to Insiders … Inspector General Calls for Vigilance
By: Ludorf Iyambo A staggering 75% of reported business robberies in Namibia involve insiders where individuals collaborate with thieves. This is according to Inspector General of the Namibia Police Force Joseph Shikongo who warned businesses to be vigilant and…
Trade Minister Urges Local Businesses to Collaborate
By: Dolly Menas Minister of Trade and Industrialisation, Lucia Iipumbu, says Namibians should start working together by forming joint ventures to be able to compete in various sectors of the economy as opposed to complaining about foreign…
Namibia Continues to Struggle with Electricity Generation …Imports 63.5% in October
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia faced a significant energy challenge in October as the country only managed to generate 36.5% of its total electricity demand. As a result, the country imported the remaining 63.5% from neighbouring countries to meet demand. According…
Govt to Waive N$126 Million in Corporate Taxes for Skills Development
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus and Abigail Nalisa The government is set to waive N$126 million in corporate income tax revenue in an attempt to encourage employers to recruit more interns. This move, constituting 2% to 5% of corporate income tax (non-mining…
MTC Faces Earnings Margin Decline Amid Economic Challenges
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia’s largest mobile operator, MTC, has reported a decline in its earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) margin, primarily attributing it to economic hardships impacting disposable income and increased costs of sales. The EBITDA…
Shebeens and Casinos in Oshana to Operate During the Festive Season
By: Ludorf Iyambo Owners of shebeens and casinos in the Oshana region will be granted permission to operate during the forthcoming festive season, marking a departure from the tradition of prohibiting the sale of alcohol on Christmas. This was announced…
Medical Aid Funds Face Operating Losses
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia’s medical aid funding industry is facing significant financial strains attributed to operational losses recorded by many medical aid funds, causing industry concerns. The cumulative reserve levels of all medical aid funds is also a cause for…
Angola, Nigeria Resist Oil Production Cut Plans
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Angola and Nigeria have expressed their intent to defy the directives by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and Allies (OPEC+) urging member states to reduce oil production in an attempt to stabilise the market. The…
Efficient Business Planning for Year-End Success
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama The holiday season brings a myriad of demands, both personal and professional, making effective time management crucial. As December approaches, a proactive approach to business planning becomes paramount to ensure a seamless transition into the holiday…
No Namibian Beef in USA Markets Since 2020
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia’s beef exports to the United States came to a halt in July 2020 after a brief resurgence that saw 550,576 kilograms of beef crossing the Atlantic Ocean over seven months. The Villager’s analysis has uncovered the…