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The Pothole Economy: Filling People’s Pockets
By: John Steytler With the blessed rains we have had since the beginning of the year, we have been lucky as Namibians. The whole country has been generously soaked, and not a moment too soon. Our roads are the only…
Avoiding financial default for SMEs
By: Eddie King Preventing default is vital for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that aim to maintain a healthy financial status and sustain long-term growth. The following are a few strategic approaches businesses can adopt to avoid financial distress: Business…
Using AI to win: A leader’s mindset in a less AI-receptive world
By: Gideon Amakali In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into business operations is no longer a futuristic concept but a present-day reality. However, the journey to harnessing AI’s full potential is often met with resistance, especially…
The Underpaid Civil Servants
By: Moses Valombola Nghinamwaami Imagine going to work every day and not being guaranteed a return home. Imagine having to sacrifice yourself every day whenever you put on your work clothes, every time you go in a house/building without knowing…
Effective Ways to Execute a Business Idea
By: Bianca Janse Van Vuuren Starting a business is more than just a way to earn an income, it is a journey of resilience, problem-solving, and community impact. In Namibia, where entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in job creation, small…
US tariffs will affect the competitiveness of Namibia’s exports
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama The United States’ recent decision to impose sweeping 21% tariffs would negatively impact Namibia’s export earnings by disrupting established supply chains, decreasing the competitiveness of goods exported from Namibia to the US, and impairing Namibian beef…
Passenger Permits No Longer for Sale – Nekundi
By: Justicia Shipena Transport permits will no longer be treated as trading commodities, says Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi. Permit holders have until 30 September 2025 to convert their indefinite permits into new transitional ones. Nekundi made the…
Namibia Records Trade Deficit with U.S. in 2025, Excluding Uranium
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus According to analysts, the reciprocal trade tariffs (21%) imposed by the United States of America are based on their trade deficit with Namibia divided by the value of their imports. The latest statistics for January and…
Bureaucratic Obstructions Hinders Homegrown Organic Fertiliser – Kelp Blue
By: David Shoombe and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Despite gaining international recognition, Kelp Blue’s locally produced organic fertiliser, StimBlue+, remains unavailable to Namibian farmers due to outdated regulatory laws and bureaucratic processes. Kelp Blue Managing Director Fabian Shaanika revealed that while the…
NamRA Beats Revenue Target for 2024/25
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has surpassed its revenue target for the financial year FY2024/5, collecting a net total of N$88.6 billion to beat the target of N$85.3 billion. According to the agency’s report, their gross revenue…