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Accelerating Virtual Licensing: Securing Namibia’s Digital Future (Part 1)
By: Gideon Kapuka As the digital world continues to evolve, Namibia faces an urgent need to accelerate the implementation of provisional virtual licensing to keep pace with global developments. The country has made significant progress in adopting digital technologies,…
Navigating 2025’s Financial Landscape
By: Tumelo Thudinyane In 2025, investors and savers will face a world of tempered growth, changing policy dynamics, and revolutionary market trends. As we navigate the year, understanding the economic outlook, identifying investment opportunities, and embracing resilience strategies will…
A Legacy by the Ocean
By: Nelson Ashipala The late Founding Father, Dr. Sam Shafishuna Nujoma, had a strong connection with Terrace Bay, a place where he could enjoy one of his greatest passions, fishing. His last visit to the resort was in 2021….
Judge Warns Taxpayers May Cover Fishrot Suspects’ Legal Fees
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi Judge Moses Chinhengo says that taxpayer money could be used to fund the legal defence of the Fishrot suspects in the event that they have to rely on legal aid. This comes after the Fishrot accused…
Namibia Expected to Cut Repo Rate
By: Justicia Shipena The Bank of Namibia (BoN) is expected to cut the by 25 basis points on today, bringing it down to 6.75%, with the prime lending rate shifting to 10.5%. In its last meeting, the Monetary…
Missing my Namibian Food While Abroad
By: Anelie Petrus Nine years ago, I decided to leave home to explore a world of cultural diversity. I lived in Abu Dhabi for a year and another three years in Dubai. I remember being so homesick, the feeling of…
Cyclists Conquer Grueling National Road Championship
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Cyclists of all ages braved a challenging course on the outskirts of Windhoek along the B1, C28, and the Kupferberg climb on Sunday morning for the 2025 Namibian National Road Championship. The annual event, organized…
Tributes Pour in for Namibia’s Late Founding President
By: Justicia Shipena African leaders have paid tribute to Namibia’s founding President, Sam Nujoma, following his passing on Saturday in Windhoek, after three weeks of hospitalisation. His death comes just days after Namibia marked the first anniversary of…
Oshana SMEs Get Bookkeeping Training
By: Loise Shiimi About 20 entrepreneurs from Oshana recently received valuable bookkeeping training to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to expand their businesses. The mentorship program was designed by the Ongwediva Town Council through the Local…
GIPF Fights to Halt Sale of Shares in N$450 Million Trust
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has approached the courts to prevent private equity and fund management company Myrtle Growth Capital from selling shares in the Namibia Mid-Cap Fund Trust, a fund to which GIPF…