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Unlocking Namibia’s Financial Potential: Transforming Investment Banking and Capital Markets for Global Relevance
Dr. Rauna Shipena Namibia’s Investment Banking and Capital Market: Bridging the Gap Between Local Potential and Global Practices Namibia’s financial landscape is characterised by its evolving investment banking and capital market, offering significant opportunities while facing unique…
Opinion: Early Signs of Financial Trouble
By: Eddie King Early signs of financial trouble often go unnoticed until they escalate into more severe issues. Recognising these signs can help individuals and small businesses take proactive steps to mitigate financial distress and avoid potential defaults. One…
Opinion: Mental Health Matters: Supporting Employees and Families After Tragedies at Namdia
Dr. Rauna Shipena Workplaces are meant to be spaces of growth, productivity, and safety. However, when tragedy strikes, such as the recent incidents at Namdia, one involving the tragic loss of a Protection Officer during a heist and another involving…
Opinion: World Bank Economic Initiatives Propel Namibia to Prosperity
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama Implementing key long-term strategies, such as the National Development Plans (NDPs) and Harambee Prosperity Plans (HPPs), to advance Vision 2030 as a vehicle to industrialise the nation have made it imperative to accelerate Namibia’s…
Opinion: What to Consider Before Taking a Loan This New Year
By: Herwin Tsowaseb The beginning of a new year often comes with exciting possibilities, but it also brings significant financial responsibilities. For many parents, January and February mark the time to prepare for university registration and tuition fees, purchase…
FNB Namibia Named Top Employer in Namibia and Africa
Fransina Nghidengwa FNB Namibia has been recognized as the Top Employer in Namibia and Africa for 2025 by the prestigious Top Employers Institute. This accolade underscores the bank’s dedication to employee well-being, professional growth, diversity, and fostering an…
Namibia’s Trade Deficit Improves by N$2.2 Billion
By: Staff writer Namibia’s trade deficit improved by N$2.2 billion between October and November last year despite the country’s import bill rising to N$17.7 billion in November. While Namibia recorded a N$5.5 trade deficit in November after exporting…
Namibia’s Banking Sector Concentrated and Uncompetitive – World Bank
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus An assessment by the World Bank in its FY25-29 Country Partnership Framework for Namibia has revealed that the country’s banking sector is heavily concentrated and uncompetitive. The report highlights that although Namibia’s major banks are…
Dam Levels Slowly Improving, But Hardap Remains Closed to Farmers
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Several dams across the country have recorded positive water inflows, with critical reservoirs such as the Von Bach and Hardap dams showing improvements over the past two weeks. This is according to updates issued by…
Fugitive Exploits Loopholes in Namibia’s Legal System
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi Two Chinese nationals were arrested at Hosea Kutako International Airport on Tuesday on charges of including possession of controlled wildlife products, exporting without a permit, conspiracy to commit a crime, among other offenses. The two,…