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Strategies to Prevent Default for Individuals
By: Eddie King Preventing financial default is essential for maintaining long-term financial stability. Several strategies, such as budgeting, debt management and maintaining an emergency fund, can help individuals manage their finances effectively. Effective budgeting forms the foundation of good…
The Silent Threat To Your Organisation: Managing Third-Party Security Risks
By: Thank-You Hauwanga Imagine a world where your entire security infrastructure rests on a single foundation. What happens when that foundation crumbles? A software update could lead to a major failure, affecting multiple endpoints and paralysing key systems. One vulnerability…
Namibia’s Efforts to Exit FATF Greylist Not Over
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s potential failure to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist by the end of its current cycle in March 2025 will not mark the end of the country’s efforts, according to economist Salomo…
NWR Denies Plans to Sell 14 Loss-Making Resorts
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has refuted claims that it intends to sell or transfer 14 of its lodges and resorts to private ownership. A leaked internal letter dated 25 February 2025, signed by NWR…
New German Govt Puts N$18 Billion Genocide Deal in Jeopardy
By: Justicia Shipena The outcome of recent German elections could jeopardise the N$18 billion joint declaration between Namibia and Germany over the 1904-1908 genocide. In 2021, Germany pledged €1.1 billion (approximately N$18 billion) over 30 years for development…
Namibians to Feel Pinch of Proposed 2% VAT Increase in South Africa
By: Loise Shiimi Namibian economists warn that a proposed 2% increase in South Africa’s value-added tax (VAT) could have a significant impact on Namibian consumers, as the hike contributes to rising costs of goods and inflation. South Africa’s…
Hyphen Energy and Hardap Partner to Train Locals
By: Dolly Menas Hyphen Hydrogen Energy and the Hardap Regional Council have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to equip local communities with critical skills, aiming to reduce unemployment and drive economic growth in Namibia. The MoU represents…
Welwitschias Take Positives From Loss to Boland Kavaliers
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) fielded a 30-man squad composed exclusively of locally-based players against South Africa’s Boland Kavaliers on Saturday afternoon at the Hage Geingob Stadium. Despite a strong first-half performance, the Welwitschias fell…
EV Industry Warns Against Excessive Regulation
By: Justicia Shipena Electric vehicle (EV) industry experts are cautioning that excessive regulatory oversight and a lack of private sector engagement could hinder Namibia’s transition to electric mobility. Namibia’s plan to implement an EV charging infrastructure regulatory framework…
Rundu Says Goodbye to Nujoma
By: Annakleta Haikera Residents from the two Kavango regions paid their final respects to Founding President Sam Nujoma on Saturday during the fourth national memorial service held in his honour in Rundu. Mourners, including delegates from Angola, braved…