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Opinion: Economic Growth vs. Economic Development – Namibia’s Uneven Journey
By: Mike Oshoveli Namibia has immense resources and potential, but its progress tells a story of uneven benefits. While the economy has experienced growth, with industries like mining contributing significantly to the country’s GDP, this growth has not always…
Opinion: Namibia Needs Stronger Fiscal Discipline to Achieve Economic Prosperity by 2030
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama The new administration must lead the mandatory fiscal adjustment process by significantly and publicly reducing the cost of governance while Namibians wait for the inauguration of a new President. This could involve eliminating redundant roles,…
Distinguishing SMEs from Informal and Microenterprises
By: Pierre Mare The terms small and medium enterprises (SMEs), informal and microenterprises (IMEs) are often used interchangeably, but they are distinct categories of businesses with varying characteristics, particularly in areas such as finance, products, services, and training. Understanding…
Windhoek Beer Returns to Kenyan Markets
By: Dolly Menas The Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) will once again expand into the Kenyan market, in a move aimed at broadening its market reach and growing its products on international markets. This marks the third attempt NBL has…
Kavango Regions Farmers Spared from Armyworm Devastation
By: Annakleta Haikera Farmers in the two Kavango regions have expressed relief after being spared from the recent armyworm outbreak that has ravaged fields in parts of northern Namibia. Speaking to The Villager, the farmers shared their optimism,…
Govt Urged to Promote Social Welfare
By: Mathias Hangala Lawmakers, analysts, and civil society leaders have called on the government to prioritize the social welfare of its citizens. At a recent public talk, political analyst Rui Tyitende raised concerns about unemployment, poverty, inequality, water…
Rhino Resources Confirms Hydrocarbon Discovery in Orange Basin
By: Justicia Shipena Rhino Resources has confirmed the presence of hydrocarbons at its Sagittarius-1X exploration well, drilled in Block 2914 of the Orange Basin offshore Namibia. However, it remains uncertain whether the discovery is commercially viable. The company, along…
Entrepreneurs Hamstrung by Lack of Access to Loans
By: Loise Shiimi Many entrepreneurs in Namibia are struggling to expand their businesses due to limited access to loans and bureaucratic hurdles, despite the country’s high unemployment rate of 54.8% under the 2018 Labour Force definition. Access to…
Only N$78.7 Million Claimed from N$365 Million GRN Electricity Subsidy
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has disbursed only N$78.7 million to electricity distribution license holders from the N$365 million allocated by the government last year. The allocation for the 2024/2025 financial year, effective from 1…
EV Charging Infrastructure Framework Set for April Implementation
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi and Dolly Menas The Electricity Control Board (ECB) CEO, Robert Kahimise, has announced that the implementation plan for Namibia’s Electric Vehicles (EV) Charging Infrastructure Regulatory Framework will commence in April 2025. Kahimise stated that the…