Category: Finance
Domestic Investors Lend GRN N$145 Billion
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala As of last week, the government has borrowed N$145 billion from domestic investors, reflecting an increase of 0.9 percent from the previous month, according to the Bank of Namibia, which borrows on behalf of the…
Govt Plan to Switch N$2.3 Billion on Tuesday
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The government, through the central bank, will attempt to persuade investors to switch their N$2.3 billion investment in the GC26 Bond to other long-term bonds to avoid repaying the borrowed money next year. The…
Scaling Micro Enterprises is Crucial for the Namibian Economy
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The Stanford Seed Transformation Network, in collaboration with the De Beers Group, hosted an exclusive masterclass this week in Windhoek, intending to inspire growth, innovation, and leadership excellence for existing and future entrepreneurs. …
Govt Financing Needs to Increase to N$33.6 billion
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The gap (budget deficit) between the government’s planned expenditure and its expected revenue for the 2026 Financial Year is expected to widen from N$12.8 billion to N$15.8 billion. As a result, together with other financial…
Prosecute Financial Crimes to be De-Greylisted
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Namibia’s chance to be delisted as a country susceptible to financial crimes – due to its fragile ability to detect and stop said crimes – hinges on proving that it can investigate and prosecute money…
RMB Report Points to Africa’s Growing Investment Potential
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Africa remains an attractive destination for long-term investment despite global uncertainty, according to RMB’s Where to Invest in Africa 2025/26 report released this week. The report, authored by RMB Chief Economist Isaah Mhlanga, outlines…
SA Exits FATF Grey List, Nam Remains
By: Mathias Hangala South Africa officially exited the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)’s “Grey List” of jurisdictions under enhanced monitoring last Friday. The attention is now focused on Namibia, which faces the daunting task of balancing international compliance and domestic…
Shafudah Juggles Budget Allocation to Avoid Fiscal Slippery Slope
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The Treasury will be decreasing the budgetary allocation of low-performing projects to support the most urgent priorities. This is to avoid the national operational budget of FY2025/26 going beyond N$89.4 billion as initially planned,…
Retirement Administrators and Why They Matter
By: Kaarina Nambinga In Namibia, retirement planning is increasingly important. With the cost of living going up, individuals living longer, and the current economic difficulties, it’s crucial to ensure your future is financially protected. A very significant part…
Monetary Policy Effectiveness Tested in Brazil
By: Ngiinomenwa-vali Hangala An analysis by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) last week has revealed some market anomaly in the Brazilian economy, where credit growth was strong despite a high repo rate, prompting questions on the effectiveness of…