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IUM Changing Lives and Reshaping Namibia’s Future
By: Stephanus Pombili The International University of Management (IUM) stands as one of Namibia’s most transformative institutions, dedicated to changing lives and reshaping the country’s socio-economic landscape through education, innovation, and leadership development. Since its establishment, IUM has defied…
Banks Agree to Reduce the Cost of Money
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Local commercial banks have collectively agreed to reduce the cost of money by narrowing their margin by a total of 25 basis points (0.25%). The reduction will be done in two phases, with the first reduction of…
DFIs Commit More Capital to the Youth Fund
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala and Patemoshela Lukolo Various development financial institutions (DFI) have committed to add more money to capitalise the just-launched National Youth Fund (NYF). Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare updated that the country’s reinsurance entity, NamibRe, has committed N$5 million…
NTLA Claims Win, While Hyphen and RWE Says no link
By: Dwight Links The Nama Traditional Leaders Association (NTLA) and Namibia’s hydrogen industry have locked horns over the accuracy of the withdrawal of the German energy company Rheinisch-Westfälische Elektrizitätswerk (RWE). A consortium supporting the NTLA stated that the withdrawal of…
Road between Gwashamba & Sun Square Malls to Cost N$14.5 Million
By: Loise Shiimi The Ondangwa Town Council officially commenced construction on the Extension 7 Road, which will connect Gwashamba Mall to Sun Square Mall and provide access to the main road. Ismael Namgongo, CEO of the Ondangwa Town Council, announced…
Key Strategies for SMEs Lasting Financial Stability
By: Eddie King As the backbone of Namibia’s economy, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) fuel job creation and innovation and bring vital diversity to our markets. Effective financial management within these businesses is beneficial and essential for sustaining…
Namibia’s Economic Defence Mode in 2025
By: David Shoombe The founding fathers of the Namibian Constitution had a dream in mind to bring an end to Namibians’ struggles and end exploitation of all kinds, building a nation that is united, prosperous, having equal rights…
SMEs Drowning in Compliance Burdens
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala A competition assessment report done for the country’s competition watchdog has found more than 10 laws enhancing compliance burden asymmetry in the Namibian economy. The results of the report were presented to stakeholders last…
2025 UCI Road World Championships: A Reminder For Africa to Compete Instead of Participate
By: Hee-Dee Walenga From 21-28 September 2025, Kigali, Rwanda made global sporting history by being the first African country to host an Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) World Championship in the international body’s 125-year history. The atmosphere in Kigali was electric…
Eight Crops Closed for Importation in October
By: Loise Shiimi Following a prolonged period during which frost negatively impacted many crops, resulting in only six varieties being banned from importation in August, a positive development seems to have formed. From 1 to 30 October,…