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1,417 Businesses Couldn’t Secure Space at the 2026 OATF
By: Peneyambeko Jonas The Ongwediva Trade Fair is facing a shortage of exhibition space, with more than 1,417 businesses unable to participate this year despite applying for space. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the 25th edition of the trade fair…
July Hospitality Stats Show Continued Strong Performance
By: Dwight Links According to hospitality industry research for the month of July, Simonis Storm highlights that the national room occupancy stood at 62.63%. The statistics show that occupancy and arrivals are still on a positive note for…
Unlocking Market Opportunities for Small-Scale Miners: Strengthening Namibia’s Rural Economy
By: Chris Movirongo Small-scale mining has long been recognised for its contribution to Namibia’s economy, yet its true potential extends far beyond mineral extraction. Across many rural communities, small-scale miners are entrepreneurs, employers, and providers whose work supports households…
MSMEs Asked to Prove Rani Group and Others Anti-Competitive Practices
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The country’s Competition Commission is asking the public, especially entrepreneurs, to come out and give evidence on Rani Trading and six major Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) suppliers on alleged anti-competitive behavior. This is after the Commission…
Oil and Gas Alone Won’t End Poverty, Work and Skills Needed
By: David Shoombe International companies have gathered in Namibia to explore strategic partnerships and position themselves to benefit from the country’s newly discovered offshore wealth. However, Namibians are busy contemplating how they will benefit. The fourth National Oil and…
BoN Secures Half Billion Worth of Gold
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The Bank of Namibia acquired 8,573.52 ounces of gold, valued at approximately N$568.1 million as at 3 August 2026. The gold was acquired as an alternative reserve for the country. According to the Central Bank’s presentation…
Ohangwena Agriculture Investments Face Test of Economic Returns
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Agricultural and rural water projects in the Ohangwena region are putting public money into land preparation, farming inputs, livestock markets and water infrastructure, but their economic value has yet to deliver returns for the regional masses….
Borrowing to Survive: The Case of Many in the Mashare Constituency
By: Annakleta Haikera Mashare Constituency Councillor, Peter Kashumali has warned that the growing debt burden is trapping households in a cycle of borrowing, refinancing and taking new loans to settle existing debts. “You go to location A, you take….
OATF to Include B2B and Business Forum this Year
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala A key feature of the 2026 Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF) programme is the Business Forum and Business-to-Business Matchmaking Programme on Monday, 24 August 2026, the Ongwediva Trade Fair Society reported. The Forum will be organised…
An Interview with Mrs. Ndinelago Ndagwedha Wombulu: The Vision, Purpose and Journey of Wombulu Private School
Could you tell us about Wombulu Private School, its purpose, and the vision that underpins its establishment? Answer: Wombulu Private School (WPS) was founded in 2023 and is situated in Onakayale Village, approximately 2 kilometres from Outapi town centre…