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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….
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…
The Uphill Battle to Promote Namibian Art and Cultural Heritage in Rural Areas
By: Kleopas Nghikefelwa In 2008, upon obtaining my Higher Diploma in Visual Arts from the University of Namibia, I committed myself to the development of art and cultural activities in Namibia. A cultural exchange program in Berlin, Germany, in…
Tax Policy Review Intensified … Double Taxation Agreements To Be Renegotiated
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Ministry of Finance says it has intensified its efforts to review Namibia’s tax regime with the aim of enhancing the country’s tax competitiveness. In this regard, the Ministry earlier this year established a Tax Policy Unit…
Cultivating Hope: Magdalena Jose’s Inspiring Journey into Agriculture
By: Annakleta Haikera Twenty-seven years old Magdalena Jose’s journey from university hopeful to budding agricultural entrepreneur is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, marked by mental health battles and the eventual discovery of solace in the fertile…
Shifeta Advocates for the Evaluation of Natural Capital
By: Hertha Ekandjo Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, says Namibia needs to start conducting an assessment of its natural capital to motivate investors to invest in the tourism sector. Shifeta says such an assessment would be crucial…
Unconventional Thoughts: Let’s Assess the Impact of the Procurement Act on Namibia’s Economic Landscape
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka The primary responsibility of any government is to determine how to allocate its resources, particularly within the framework of the National Budget. In Namibia, one of the methods we have chosen for this allocation is the Public…
The Hunt for Gold: B2Gold At Crossroads
By: Justicia Shipena B2Gold says it has been unable to find profitable gold at its Otjikoto mine despite exhaustive efforts and thorough exploration. The inability to pinpoint lucrative gold deposits has prompted a reevaluation of the operational viability of the…
Over Half a Million Recovered from Unruly Employers
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Ministry of Labour says it has recovered over half a million of workers’ unpaid wages from unruly employers during the second quarter of 2023. This followed the resolutions of 1,082 labour complaints out of 2,048 labour…