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Opinion: Impact of Recent Amendments to Property Legislation, Interest Rate Cycle, and Property Market Outlook in Namibia
Bernard Minnaar Overview of Legislative Changes The Transfer Duty Act (2024) amendments, which primarily target residential property transactions, have increased the cost of transferring residential properties held in corporate entities by applying transfer duties to shares in companies and…
Opinion: Compliance in Namibia: Staying Ahead of Evolving Regulations and Securing a Strong Future
By: Melanie Meiring Namibia has recently been under increased scrutiny from the global community, with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey-listing it. There are some gaps in Namibia’s anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing measures. These areas must improve to…
Opinion: Being A Medical Doctor is Easier Than Becoming an Economist!!
By: Ogunkola Oluwadamilola, ACIA Hear me out before you come for me! Being an economist comes with a level of responsibility that often goes unspoken. It’s as if the weight of the world’s problems rest on your shoulders. In…
Opinion: How Embracing Conscious Leadership Can Create Positive and Sustainable Change
Ruan Bestbier Sustainability is the concept of meeting today’s needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own. It encourages a balanced approach to using resources, taking only what we need while preserving essential resources for…
Cyberattacks Rising in Public Sectors Across the Global South
By: Dwight Links Cybersecurity firm Positive Technologies reports that public sector institutions in countries like Russia and regions such as Asia, Africa, and North America have become prime targets for cybercriminals. The report, covering data from 2022 through…
Opinion: Could This Be the Right Time to Save Money?
By: Samuel Linyondi Personal finance spending studies found that November and December, filled with events like Black Friday, Christmas, and New Year’s celebrations, are peak months for spending. The post-holiday season in January and February is typically associated with…
Opinion: Many Namibians Still Keep Cash Under the Mattress
By: Elsie Kambala In a world increasingly driven by digital transactions, the comfort of cash remains a steadfast companion for many Namibians. About 67% of Namibian adults held a bank account in 2017, according to the World Bank. This…
Langer Heinrich Local Spending Exceeds N$1.15 Billion
By: Justicia Shipena The Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM), has spent just over N$1,15 billion (US$61 million) over the past financial year, through the acquisition of local various products and services to strengthen its operations. This investment follows the…
BRICS Considers Nuclear Energy Alliance
By: Dwight Links The BRICS nations are moving towards forming a nuclear energy alliance to advance shared energy development. According to Rosatom, two-thirds of global nuclear energy growth is expected to come from BRICS countries by 2030. The…
IUM Celebrates 30 Years with Seed Capital Grants for Young Entrepreneurs
Dolly Menas and David Shoombe The International University of Management (IUM) celebrated its 30th anniversary on October 28 with a grand graduation ceremony, where three young entrepreneurs each received N$150,000 in seed capital from the David Namwandi Trust….