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NSA Strategy to Eliminate Duplication in Data Collection
By: David Shoombe The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) says the national strategy for statistical development aims to consolidate the Agency as the custodian of data collection and verification, adding the importance of coordination with other institutions. At a…
Nigeria’s Upward Intra-African Trade Reflects AfCFTA Importance
By: Helmut Mahongo The African Export and Import Bank (Afreximbank) shared that the value of Nigeria’s trade with the continent grew from $7.47 billion to $9.02 billion in 2025, leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to…
What Does a 25-Basis-Point Increase Mean for Your Home and Car Loan?
By: Abraham Eita “Repo rate increased from 6.50% to 6.75%” was the headline on 17 June 2026. But what does that mean in practical terms for households financing a home or a vehicle? The repo rate is…
May 2026 Hospitality Stats Signal Occupancy Rate Improvements
By: Dwight Links Investment firm Simonis Storm shared an assessment on the local hospitality industry’s performance for May 2026, stating that the industry is going from strength to strength. Simonis Storm associate Almandro Jansen says that according…
Namibia’s Grey List Exit: A Hidden Gem Ready for Global Investment
By: Oliver Scheidt, Founder and CEO, The Strategic Economy, and Dr John Steytler, Founder and Managing Director, R&J Steytler Consultants Namibia’s removal from the Grey List of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is far more than a…
SACU Members Agrees to Deploy N$5 billion to New Fund
By: David Shoombe The 9th Summit of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Heads of State has agreed to establish a Regional Innovative Funding Mechanism with an initial capitalisation of N$5 billion spread over the 2027/28 and 2028/29…
2026 FIFA World Cup: Historic Moment for African Football
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Before a single ball was kicked, the 2026 FIFA World Cup was set to be a historic one for Africa. For the first time, ten African teams participated in the World Cup. As the group stage…
Revised National Resettlement Policy Launched
By: Peneyambeko Jonas The Namibian government has officially launched the Revised National Resettlement Policy (2023-2033), introducing changes aimed at transforming land reform from a land allocation programme into a driver of agricultural production, job creation and rural development. Launching…
Gciriku Gets New Hompa After Seven Years of Court Battle
By: Annakleta Haikera The Gciriku Traditional Authority on Saturday crowned His Royal Highness Bartholomeus Aruvita Kayoka as the new Hompa, bringing to an end a seven-year leadership dispute that followed the death of the late Hompa Kassian Shiyambi…
Namibia’s Grey List Exit: A Hidden Gem Ready for Global Investment
By: Oliver Scheidt and Dr John Steytler Namibia’s removal from the Grey List of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is far more than a regulatory milestone. It is an international endorsement of the country’s commitment to good…