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IMF Calls for Sub-Saharan Oil Importers to Protect the Vulnerable
By: David Shoombe The International Monetary Fund’s Regional Economic Outlook of Sub-Saharan Africa for April 2026 advised oil importers to prioritise social and developmental expediture as a means of protecting the most vulnerable from high living costs as…
Bank Windhoek Digital Innovation Advances to WhatsApp Banking
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala As the country pushes for enhanced inclusion and access to economic enabling services, Bank Windhoek has launched a WhatsApp Banking channel as part of its digital innovation. The product was launched this week in…
Namibia’s African Peer Review Council Appointed
By: Dwight Links Namibia appointed its third National Governing Council for the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) in a national ceremony at State House on Monday. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with the new members of the council during…
RFA to Invest N$2 Million Annually in Road Sector Research
By: Loise Shiimi Earlier this week, the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) and the Road Fund Administration (RFA) formalised an agreement in which the administrator would invest over N$2 million annually in research for the…
RMB, BON Uniting Industry Efforts for a Greener, More Effective Inclusive Future
By: Brenton David, Monét Basson, Naufiku Hamunime & Sonia Namadiko Namibia’s financial sector is entering a defining moment in its sustainability journey. It is a moment shaped by climate vulnerability, emerging economic opportunity, and a growing recognition that…
Broadcasters Airing Sporting Events for Free … Ministry Won’t Intervene Due to Absence of Regulatory Framework
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Namibian broadcasters do not pay for rights to air sporting events, with various sports teams providing entertainment for free despite heavy investment in training, acquiring players, and the general maintenance of the team. In the…
Nam Economy Reinforces the ‘Take, Make and Waste’ Model
By: Dwight links According to Nico Du Plessis, managing director of Plastic Packaging, Namibia’s current economy is too linear, as it reinforces the ‘take, make and waste’ model. Du Plessis shared these sentiments at the Circular Economy Powered…
Omusati Youth Call for Investment in Earth Dams
By: Loise Shiimi On Friday, a group of youths from Otamanzi in the Omusati Region expressed their challenges to the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Ruthy Masake, during a youth agricultural engagement session. The attendees called for initiatives to…
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…