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Foreign Investment Fuels Namibia’s Economic Growth – FNB Economist
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s economic growth is increasingly reliant on foreign investment as household consumption weakens, according to FNB Namibia Economist Helena Mboti. This comes as the country’s real GDP expanded by 3.7% year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2024,…
Credit Bureaus in Namibia: The Growing Concern of Self-Made Rules and Human Rights Violations
By: John Saunderson In recent years, Namibia’s credit landscape has witnessed growing concerns regarding the practices of credit bureaus, particularly Experian, now known as Creditinfo Namibia. Reports have surfaced indicating that Creditinfo and certain credit providers may be operating…
ECB Issues Tougher Safety Directives to NORED
By: Justicia Shipena The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has issued urgent safety directives to the Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (NORED) following a series of fatal electricity-related incidents in its operational area. Between 2022 and 2025, a total of 17…
Welwitchia University Collaborates with Side by Side Centre for Practical Social Work Training
By: Staff Writer Welwitchia University and the Side by Side Early Intervention Centre have formalized a collaboration to provide practical training and placement opportunities for students enrolled in the university’s Bachelor of Social Work program. The partnership, sealed through a…
Implications of the EU CBAM on Namibia’s Economy: Leveraging Green Energy Opportunities
By: Sofia Shino-Nambahu The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), is set to take effect in 2026. This policy is designed to combat carbon leakage and promote fair competition by imposing tariffs on imports from countries with weaker…
This is a Women’s World: Women Take the Lead in Nam’s New Cabinet
By: Justicia Shipena Of the 14 Ministers appointed for the 5 years by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, more than 60% are women. Women now hold the majority of positions in Namibia’s cabinet marking a historic shift in the country’s leadership. On…
Shafudah’s Daunting Finance Task, As the Country Treasurer
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Sunday, 24 March 2025, Erica Shafudah was called to the altar at St Michael Church in Shandumbala to be prayed for by the pastor and the congregation on her new appointment Ministry of Finance and…
Namibia’s Import Half a Billion worth of Maize in Three Months
By: Justicia Shipena In the last 3 months of 2024, Namibia consumers through their millers have imported N$564.7 million worth of maize to meet local demand. Contributing more than 50% to the overall cereal grain import bill of N$862.9…
Calls Grow for Direct Budget Allocation to Constituency Councillors
By: David Shoombe, Uaueza Kanguatjivi As Namibia waits for the next national budget and prepares for its upcoming local authority and regional elections, calls for direct budget allocation to constituency councilors are gaining momentum. Analysts and politicians argue that…
First Gentleman: A New Hope for Change, says Social Worker
By: Annakleta Haikera Life coach and social worker Risto Mushongo has suggested that Namibia’s First Gentleman, retired Lieutenant General Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, could play a crucial role in shaping social change and redefining leadership support. In his message, Mushongo…