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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….
From Student to Teacher: Mr. Kangende Michael’s Journey with IUM.
By: Stephanus Pombili “IUM is more than a university, it transforms lives and prepares you to succeed in the real world.” These are the powerful words of Mr. Kangende Michael, an alumnus of the International University of Management (IUM) and…
Construction of the N$1.6 billion Solar Power Station Begins
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus NamPower officially initiated the construction of its largest Solar PV Power Station to date yesterday, the100 MW Sores |Gaib Power Station – situated 33 km northwest of Rosh Pinah. The power utility revealed in…
Bridging the Gap: Urgent Support for Economics Graduates in Namibia
By: Judge Mwadinomo Nakwatumba, Msc. Economics| UNAM Economics is a powerful discipline that shapes national development, business innovation, and public policy. It provides the analytical tools to interpret markets, guide investment, and design sustainable solutions. Yet in Namibia, Economics graduates…
Zimbabwe to Ban Lithium Exports Starting 2027
By: Joseph Jeremia Zimbabwe is Africa’s top lithium producer, with 2.4 million tons of concentrate in 2024. The SADC nation plans to stop exporting lithium concentrate from January 2027. The goal of this move is to develop…
Rewriting Namibia’s Financial Future Through Digital Wallets
By: Candy Ngula. The financial services industry is undergoing a seismic shift driven by rapid technological advancement, growing mobile connectivity, and an increasingly adaptive regulatory environment. Across Africa, electronic money (e-Money) solutions are redefining the banking experience—and Namibia…
IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY, NO COUNTRY IS TOO FAR FROM THE SHOCKWAVES OF WAR
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama Geopolitical developments in the Middle East are expected to have a negative influence on market sentiment and the global economy if de-escalation efforts fail. Namibia is a part of the global village and trades with other…
Repo Rate Expected to Remain Unchanged
By: Loise Shiimi Economic analysts predict that the Bank of Namibia (BoN) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will keep its repo rate stable at 6.75% on Wednesday, which was a reduction of 25 basis points in April 2025. …
N$135 million in Electrification Subsidies for Distributors
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In an effort to increase access to electricity nationally from 59% to 70% by 2030, the government will allocate N$135 million and more in subsidies to electricity distributors. This includes N$8 million in subsidy for…
Namibia’s Financial Reform Efforts Overlooked as EU Maintains High-Risk Status
By: David Shoombe The EU’s decision to place Namibia among the high-risk jurisdictions, despite its efforts to address various regulatory weaknesses, has been frowned upon locally. The country’s financial system watchdog, the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) responded…