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Opinion: Safeguard Yourself Against Festive Season Risks
By: Johannes Hesekiel The holiday season is a time of joy and togetherness, often spent in the company of close family and friends. However, this period also increases certain risks, such as theft and car accidents. To protect yourself,…
Opinion: Will You Win the Black Friday Deals?
By: João Bismarck It’s a warm November morning in Windhoek, and the streets are alive with anticipation. Some Namibians have saved diligently for the day, while others have sought assistance from financial institutions. Black Friday, the global shopping phenomenon, is…
Opinion: Namibia’s choice: Stability vs Radical Change
By: Johnathan Beukes Given Namibia’s increasing international importance, considering its strategic location, its standing in the region, and its potential newfound oil wealth, the southern African nation’s Presidential and National Assembly elections this week will be watched keenly across the…
Opinion: AI In Namibia’s Fight Against Money Laundering: The Silent Revolution
By: Karischa Schmidt Money Laundering If those two words do not get your heart racing, you are probably not paying enough attention. As countries scramble to tighten their defences, Namibia stands at a crossroads, harnessing the power of…
Opinion: Saga of C-Section Medical Aid Expenses in Namibia’s Private Sector
By: Gideon Kapuka In Namibia, a troubling trend in the private healthcare sector has come to light, raising serious questions about the ethics and motivations behind childbirth practices. Investigations have revealed that private hospitals are increasingly steering patients with…
Mining and Quarrying PPI Records Quarterly Decline Amid Commodity Price Weakness
By: David Shoombe The Producer Price Index (PPI) for Namibia’s mining and quarrying sector recorded a 7.4% increase year-on-year, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). However, on a quarterly basis, the sector experienced a slight decline, attributed…
Leonardville Youth Back Russian Uranium Project Amid Controversy
By: Kavee Vezemburuka A group of young people from Leonardville has voiced strong support for the controversial Headspring Investments Rosatom in-situ uranium project, arguing that it offers a solution to unemployment, economic stagnation, and a lack of educational…
TotalEnergies Crowns 2024 Startupper of the Year Winners
By: Staff writer TotalEnergies awarded the Namibian winners of the Start-upper of the Year Challenge at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek on Wednesday evening. Young and striving entrepreneurs from 32 African countries could participate in the challenge’s fourth edition….
Blue Earth Capital N$198 Million Investment To Fuel Rhino Park Expansion Plans
By: Staff writer Global specialist investor Blue Earth Capital has committed N$198 million ($11 million) in private credit to Rhino Park Holdings, a specialist in maternity and neonatal healthcare. The funding will work to catalyse Rhino Park’s ambitious expansion…
Telecom Plans N$27 Million Fibre Network Expansion
By: Mercy Kulobone Telecom Namibia has announced plans to invest an additional N$27 million in the 2024/25 financial year to further expand its fibre network and enhance connectivity nationwide. This follows the completion of eight fibre (FTTx) projects…