Category: Finance
Govt Promises MSMEs Finance Access
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In the recently launched Financial Sector Transformation Strategy, the government has promised access to affordable, convenient, and reliable financial services for individuals and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This falls under the Strategic…
4 Creatives, 13 Million Views, N$0 Earned…Content Creators Call for MICT To Deliver on Content Monetisation
By: Hee-Dee Walenga As the Namibian government strives to achieve digitalisation in several sectors, content creation on various platforms and its monetisation is particularly important in empowering a youthful nation. Around 70% of Namibia’s population consists…
Govt Seeks to Keep N$1.5 billion in Treasury Bills Auction
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus On Thursday this week, the government will auction four of its Treasury Bills borrowing instruments as it seeks to borrow N$1.5 billion, according to a tender invite released by the central bank. These are…
What Are We Funding?
By: Curtis Akunfu Another African startup has shut down after raising millions of dollars. This time, it’s Okra — the Nigerian fintech that pioneered open banking across the continent. They raised $16 million. Built a cloud platform….
Domestic Capital Mostly Invested in Listed Equities and Debt
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Most of the country’s N$289.9 billion capital that is deployed domestically through investment managers is invested in listed equities (shares) and debt instruments as of 31 March 2025, according to the Namfisa 2025 First Quarter…
Will Millennials in Namibia Retire Comfortably?
By: Elanie Rossouw As Namibia’s millennial generation approaches their mid-career, the question of financial readiness for retirement is becoming a concern. Against a backdrop of rising living costs, high unemployment, and limited access to formal pension vehicles, this cohort…
Understanding the legal consequences of default
Understanding the legal consequences of financial default is essential for anyone managing personal or business-related debt. Default occurs when a debtor fails to meet the legal obligations of a loan, typically by not making the required payments. This failure can…
Nam Needs to Work on Its Startup Ecosystem
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Globally, Namibia is ranked 85th when it comes to creating a conducive environment for startups up out of 118 countries. The Global Startup Ecosystem Index by StartupBlink has been updated annually since 2017 and currently ranks the…
Resettled Farmers to Access Loans through Agribank
By: David Shoombe The nine resettled generational farmworkers will have access to agricultural loans through the state-owned Agribank. This was confirmed by the Deputy Executive Director of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Peter Nangolo, last week….
Financial Sector is Encouraged to follow SA’s Cybersecurity Standards
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus It has been recommended that Namibian companies in the financial sector follow South Africa’s latest legal standard for cybersecurity in the financial sector. The South African Financial Sector Conduct Authority and the Prudential Authority, have…