Navigating Namibia’s financial compliance maze: Balancing regulation, innovation, and security
By Natalia Ndafudah Shilongo It is undeniable that financial institutions (FIs) in Namibia face a unique regulatory burden. Their role...
Shiimi proposes procurement court to resolve disputes
Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi has proposed the establishment of a public procurement court to handle disputes, as part of the...
Trans Kalahari Border bottlenecks causing hours-long delays
A recent Time Release Study (TRS) conducted by the Namibian government has revealed major inefficiencies at the Trans Kalahari Border...
Parcel services drive postal industry growth
Parcel services have become the primary driver of growth in the postal industry, offsetting the decline in traditional mail volumes...
Windhoek faces 3,000-stall shortage for small businesses
The City of Windhoek faces a shortage of approximately 3,000 trading spaces for small businesses as demand continues to rise...
EU, Germany commit N$240 million to Blue Benguela Current programme
The European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation have committed N$240 million (€12 million) to the...
Vision 2030 bootstrapped itself in the triple challenges: Poverty, unemployment & inequality
By Tio Nakasole Given that Namibia is currently in its sixth National Development Plan, now is a good moment to...
Windhoek needs N$7.8 billion for land servicing
… N$2.7 billion needed to service land in informal settlements The City of Windhoek requires N$7.8 billion to service land...
Walvis Bay Border expected to handle 1,500 trucks daily by 2030
The Walvis Bay border post is projected to experience a significant increase in cargo movement, with daily truck traffic expected...
Namibia moves to speed up border clearance and boost trade
Namibia has launched a Coordinated Border Management (CBM) National Strategy aimed at improving efficiency in trade facilitation and reducing non-tariff...
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