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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…
High School Tours Can Inspire and Spark Innovation
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka My perspective on building the economy has evolved with every seminar, innovation session, and company visit I have attended. One of the key solutions to our country’s shortage of innovative enterprises and low-value-added industries is…
Opinion: Developing a Health Programme for Your Poultry Business
By: Hanks Saisai The success of any poultry production enterprise is significantly influenced by the health measures implemented by the farmer to ensure the continual safety of the bird enterprise. Many times, farmers without a health programme expose their…
Green Hydrogen Sector Could Complement Manufacturing
By: Hertha Ekandjo The green hydrogen sector poses no threat to Namibia’s manufacturing industry and is, in fact, poised to promote green industrialisation by incorporating its own manufacturing elements. This is according to Elaine van der Linden, head…
Leisure Tourism Outpaces Business Travel in Namibia
By: Kavee Vezemburuka Leisure travel dominated Namibia’s tourism sector in the third quarter of 2024, accounting for 94.47% of overall room occupancy. Business travel, meanwhile, continued to decline, contributing only 5.06%, while conference-related stays were minimal at just…
Elundu Police Post Constructed for N$7.7 Million
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The newly inaugurated Elundu Police Post in the Omundaungilo Constituency, Ohangwena region, was constructed at a cost of N$7.7 million. The facility was officially opened on Thursday by the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety,…
NIPDB and CCBA Partner to Boost Female Participation in Business
By: Dolly Menas The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has joined forces with Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) to launch the SheExports Accelerator Programme, aimed at empowering women and youth-led Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). This…
Oil Price Drop Could Worsen Market Turbulence, Analysts Warn
By: Justicia Shipena Falling oil prices could push U.S. producers below their economic threshold, leading to tighter supplies and increased market volatility, according to a recent report by Simonis Storm Securities. The firm cautions that the oil market…
Grove Mall Records N$18 Billion Turnover in 10 Years
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Grove Mall has achieved a remarkable milestone, recording a turnover of N$18 billion in its 10 years of operation since opening its doors in Windhoek in 2014. Over this period, the mall has employed…