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The Realised, Perceived, and Expected Inflation in Namibia and Globally
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama Expectations about future inflation play a crucial role in influencing current decisions on consumption and investment. Therefore, the long-term relationship between household savings and anticipated inflation is evident from the cointegration test. Despite some moderation in…
Plan Your Bonus To Last The Long Run
By: Samuel Linyondi In October, the Bank of Namibia (BoN) left the repo unchanged at 7.75%, the highest in the past 14 years. If a repo rate increases, borrowing becomes more expensive, and product and service prices increase for consumers….
Outrage Over Geingob’s Unemployment – Education Comment
By: Hertha Ekandjo President Hage Geingob’s recent comments attributing Namibia’s high unemployment rate to the successes of the government’s education efforts has sparked criticism from analysts who argue that it oversimplifies the complex issue. During the commemoration of the World…
Coastal Hospitality Sees Surge in Occupancy Rates
By: Staff Writer Last month, the coastal region of Namibia experienced a significant upswing in tourism, marking the highest occupancy rates in the sector at 71.9%, according to financial analysts Simonis Storm Securities. This achievement, surpassing 70%, is noteworthy as…
Kamanjab Drills Four Boreholes Worth N$5 Million
By: Uakutura Kambaekua The Kamanjab Village Council says it has commissioned the drilling of four boreholes to improve water supply at the town. The four boreholes funded with N$5 million allocated from the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development are…
Unconventional Thoughts: Entrepreneur Urges Shift from Entitlement Mentality for Economic Progress
By: Mathias Hangala Local entrepreneur Marisna Burger has emphasised the need for Namibians to abandon an entitlement attitude, which she believes contributes to a culture of dependency. Burger asserts that unlocking Namibia’s potential requires a shift in mindset, particularly away…
Cashing in to Help Your Business Survive: The Importance of Cash flow Management
By: Tomas Koneka Iindji Every successful entrepreneur understands that cash flow is the lifeblood of their business, and that without it, the business will not survive. In the current economic environment, effective cash flow management is crucial for any business…
Xinfeng Constructing a Lithium Processing Plant
By: Justicia Shipena Chinese mining company Xinfeng Investment (Pty) Limited says it is constructing a lithium processing plant in Namibia. Construction of Xinfeng’s lithium processing plant was first revealed by Chinese ambassador Zhao Weiping during a media briefing on Wednesday….
Only 288 Out of 3,927 Jobseekers Secured Jobs in Q2
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The local job market is still struggling to absorb thousands of job seekers registered on the government’s online employment system amid the growing national unemployment rate. For example, the job market was only able to absorb…
Gold Refinery not Profitable in Namibia – B2Gold
By: Justicia Shipena B2Gold, a Canadian owned company, says it foresees difficulties making profit if it were to establish a gold refinery in Namibia in line with the country’s value addition aspirations. B2Gold’s country manager, John Roos, said: “To…