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Trade Figures Continue to Expose Value-Addition Gaps
By: Peneyambeko Jonas As much as value addition and industrialisation conversations dominate national conversation and documentation, trade statistics show the same picture of raw mineral domination. Namibia trade statistics show that the country continues to earn much of its…
“Train for Demand, Enrol for Opportunity and Graduate for The Economy”
By: Erastus Andreas Namibia’s vocational training system must do more than prepare young people for employment. It should equip them to build businesses, create jobs and contribute directly to economic growth, says Member of Parliament Willem Amutenya. Speaking at…
Tax Guide Launched for Investors and Entrepreneurs
By: Dwight Links Volume 5 of the Investment Guide series was released this week, with the latest installment focusing on the country’s regimes, its various tax laws and its tax agreements. The guide was produced by the Namibia Investment…
Law-Making House Turns into Chaos: Speaker Loses Control
By: Pandeni Lenga The National Assembly descended into unprecedented scenes yesterday afternoon as Speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila lost control of the House, prompting a handover to Deputy Speaker Phillipus Katamelo. The Scene What began as a routine parliamentary sitting…
African Youth Embracing Their Native Languages in the Creative Industry
By: Helmut Mahongo Masoyinbo, meaning “Do not speak English” in Yoruba, is the title of a television game show in Nigeria’s commercial centre of Lagos. The game show is centred on one main rule: if you speak English, you…
Africa’s AI Challenge Is Not Technology, It Is Ecosystem Building
By: Roger Jantio Africa does not lack artificial-intelligence ideas. Across the continent, founders are building applications for agriculture, transport, healthcare, finance, logistics, education, trade, and public services. Universities are advancing research, governments and major companies are supporting pilots, and…
Businesses Borrowed N$2.2 Billion this Year
By: Nghiinomenwa Hangala From January to July 2026, the business community has borrowed N$2.2 billion from commercial banks. This is lower than the N$2.8 billion borrowed at the same time last year, according to the monetary and financial statistics,…
2026 Mid-Term Budget Review: Public Awaits Budget Performance Numbers
By: David Shoombe With one month to go before October, Namibia’s ability to report on its developmental progress will be tested during the mid-term budget review. This review serves as a test of public financial accountability and demonstrates the…
Rundu Launches Council Owned Commercial Subsidiary
By: Annakleta Haikera The Rundu Town Council has launched its wholly council-owned commercial subsidiary, Rundu Town Council Commercial Services (RTCCS), as the town grapples with rapid population growth, rising demand for basic services and limited municipal revenue in the…
Fisheries Sector Must Expand the Value Chain
By: Erastus Andreas Namibia’s fisheries sector has been challenged to do more than generate revenue from fish exports. That was one of the key messages from the National Fisheries Indaba held in Walvis Bay from 3 to 5 September,…