What you need to know about Shafudah’s N$106.3 billion national budget
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah on Thursday tabled a N$106.3 billion national budget for the 2025/26 financial year, marking a 4.9%...
Govt to establish dedicated Tax Court
The government is in the final stages of establishing a dedicated Tax Court, with the necessary legislation expected to be...
Namibia’s economy to grow by 4.5% in 2025 – Finance Minister
Namibia’s economy is expected to grow by 4.5% in 2025 and 4.7% in 2026, driven by strong performance in the...
Govt allocates N$13.7 billion for debt servicing
The Namibian government has set aside N$13.7 billion for debt servicing in the 2025/26 fiscal year, representing 14.8% of national...
Namibia now has US$463 million in its Sinking Fund for Eurobond repayment
Namibia has accumulated US$463 million in its Sinking Fund, edging closer to its US$500 million target in preparation for the...
Alcohol and tobacco products prices rise after sin tax increase
Finance and Social Grants Management Minister Erica Shafudah has announced a 6.75% increase in sin taxes on excisable commodities, effective...
CPBN raises alarm over high bid disqualifications and legal battles
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has expressed concern over the growing number of bid disqualifications and legal disputes...
Strategy is everything unique! Embrace the vision of the pastor’s child
By Onesmus Keudaneko Joseph The story of any place or country is shaped by its people. On 21 March 2025,...
Artificial general intelligence: The next frontier in AI
By Stantin Siebritz Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) represents a cornerstone in the quest to build machines that can think and...
U.S. records N$3.3 billion trade deficit with Namibia over five years
The United States has recorded a cumulative goods trade deficit of US$181.2 million (N$3.3 billion) with Namibia over the past...
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