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PAN Warns Merchants on Card Transaction Surcharges
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala In a statement released last week, the Payment Association of Namibia (PAN) issued a warning to merchants charging additional fees on card transactions as conditions for debit and credit cards, saying it would take the…
Business Registrations Surged by 59.1% in 3rd Quarter
By: Loise Shiimi According to the latest report from the Bank of Namibia, the registration of new businesses in Namibia surged by 59.1% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, reaching a total of 5,325 new businesses. …
21 Students Awarded Allan Gray Fellowship in Critical Fields
By: David Shoombe In preparation for Namibia’s development, future leaders in business, engineering, microbiology, mathematics, and critical rare expertise are required. The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Namibia has awarded 21 Namibian first-year candidates with a fellowship to study and be…
Echo Namibia’s LEO (Low Earth Orbit) Receives CRAN Approval
Echo Namibia, in partnership with OneWeb, has been granted approval by the Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia to provide internet service in Namibia via a low-earth-orbit satellite. The company’s managing director, Christo Greeff, provided the update last week….
Nam Imported 6.4 Million Kilograms of Pork in 11 Months
Between January and November 2025, retailers, import agents, and wholesalers have imported 6.4 million kilograms (kgs) of pork meat to supply the Namibian market. According to the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia, this represents a 5.0%…
IUM, A Community University: Thinking About Where to Study in 2026? IUM is the Answer!
By: Stephanus Pombili Choosing where to study is one of the most important decisions a young person or working professional will ever make. It is a decision that shapes careers, influences opportunities, and determines how prepared one will be to…
I’ve Changed My Mind on AGOA…trading with the US Market is becoming too risky
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka The US leadership just announced that countries in business with Iran will face a 25% tariff on trade with the US. I have been following the US’ decisions since Mr. Trump took office for his second term…
Congestion in Transmission Lines Limit Power Trading in SAPP
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Of the five regional power pools that have been established across the continent, the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) stands out as the most advanced and successful. However, the SAPP’s continued success and growth in electricity trade…
Namibians Likely to Face Continued Lack of Opportunities in 2026 – WEF
By: David Shoombe The World Economic Forum (WEF), through its Executive Opinion Survey (EOS) in the Global Risks Report 2026, has identified lack of economic opportunities and unemployment among the top five risks facing Namibia in 2026. The…
Vodafone Executives Make AI-Heavy Predictions for 2026
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Vodafone executives stationed across the world have released their yearly technology and connectivity outlook for 2026 with a particular focus on artificial intelligence and satellite connectivity. “As we look ahead to 2026, two technologies…