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To Unleash Namibia’s Potential, Prioritize Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Growth (Opinion)
By: Josef Sheehama The Namibian government relies heavily on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to drive competitiveness and inclusive growth. Closing the finance gap for MSMEs is crucial for improving productivity, fostering long-term growth, and creating better jobs. The…
Livestock & Rangeland Management
By: Erastus Ngaruka Livestock production in Namibia primarily includes cattle, sheep and goats. Essentially, the management practices implemented to ensure optimal performance and productivity focus on their health, nutrition and welfare among other aspects. Livestock health is one…
Namdia Pushes for Larger Share of Rough Diamonds
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Namibia Desert Diamonds (Namdia) believes the country can earn significantly more from its diamond resources if the company is granted access to a larger share of rough diamonds. In its latest quarterly report, released…
How Updating Retirement Annuity Beneficiaries Protects Your Legacy
By: Shali Ekandjo In the sphere of financial planning, few actions are as straightforward yet significant as routinely updating the beneficiaries of your retirement annuity (RA). This simple step ensures that your hard-earned assets are distributed in line…
Parliament Demands Banks’ Charges Impact Report
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Parliamentary Committee on Economy, Industry, and Public Administration, has asked the Central Bank to conclude the impact assessment of commercial banks fees and charges and share it with the Ministry of Finance. The governor…
Bycatch Threatens Pilchard Recovery
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Regulators in the fishing industry have observed intentional pilchard bycatch affecting the recovery of the stock species. This was revealed in Parliament by the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reforms and Fisheries, Inge Zaamwani, on…
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…
Rice Cultivation Can Reduce 28,317 Tons of Rice Imports
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus A market intelligence report by the Namibia Agronomic Board has revealed that the country’s growing importation of rice to meet local demand offers a significant opportunity for local producers and traders to supply the domestic market….
The Financial Watchdog is Now an Independent Body
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The greylisting of Namibia in February 2024, has led to the country unshackling the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) as an independent body with its own board of directors. This moves the governance and the…
Namibia Records Sharp Rise in Pedestrian Deaths
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Statistics from 1 January to 4 June 2025 show that road accidents involving pedestrians rose from 435 to 501, injuries from 406 to 464, and deaths from 60 to 87, a staggering 45% increase in…