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How We Survived Tough Times – Micro and Small Entrepreneurs
By: David Shoombe The longevity of micro and small businesses is defined by how business owners respond to crises such as scaling down specialisation, lifelong learning, and mentorship. The Villager took to the streets of Windhoek and engaged…
FNB to Invest Half a Million in Crime-Fighting Technology
By: Mathias Hangala First National Bank Namibia (FNB) is set to invest N$569,202 in crime-fighting systems, including panoramic surveillance units and AI-driven licence plate recognition technology, to be handed over to the City of Windhoek (CoW). FNB announced…
Govt Seeks to Switch N$7,2 Billion on Wednesday
The Namibian government, through the central bank, invites holders of the GC27 to participate in the switch auction scheduled for Wednesday, 22 April 2026. The switch is to move N$7.2 billion invested (borrowed by government) in the GC27 into…
Room Occupancy Rates Decreased by 3.9% in February 2026
According to the latest report from the Namibian Statistics Agency (NSA), the room occupancy rates for February 2026 decreased by 3.9% following a 16.7% decline recorded in January 2026. The monthly decline is attributed to lower occupancy levels…
Bank Windhoek to Invest in National Senior Track and Field Championship
Bank Windhoek has confirmed its role as Title Sponsor of the upcoming Bank Windhoek National Senior Track and Field Championship. In an announcement made last week, the bank stated that the investment is to reinforce its commitment to developing…
Are You a Teacher? Don’t Remain Stagnant at BETD: Advance with a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education (NQA Level 8) at Welwitchia University
By: Stephanus Pombili Many teachers today encounter significant challenges when attempting to further their studies. The beginning of the academic year, particularly January, is often financially strenuous, as it coincides with back-to-school obligations such as purchasing uniforms, groceries,…
Red Meat Diplomacy: Why Namibia Must Treat Cattle Like Crops
By: Albertus Aochamub In her 2026 State of the Nation Address, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirmed the centrality of value addition to Namibia’s economic future. The livestock sector: Supports around 70% of livelihoods Sustains over 57,000 jobs across the…
Ondangwa to Allocate Around N$200,000 for Trade Fair Entertainment
By: Loise Shiimi This year, the Ondangwa Trade Fair will allocate around N$200,000 for entertainment, including performances by various artists. This announcement was made by Ondangwa Town Council chief executive officer Ismael Namugongo, during an interview with…
Nam Energy Delegation Visits Chinese Technology Hubs and Suppliers
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala A high-level technical delegation has been deployed to China in a strategic effort to accelerate Namibia’s renewable energy ambitions and green industrialisation agenda, according to an update from the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme. The…
Only N$5 Billion Invested in Unlisted Companies
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Between 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025, N$5 billion of the local pool of savings has been channelled to unlisted companies and projects, according to Namfisa. Unlisted companies or projects are…