South Africa cannabis industry could create 25,000 jobs
The industrial cannabis/hemp industry has immense growth potential in South Africa; and the continent as a whole, due to favourable...
IMF’s chief economist warns that variants could derail global recovery
The International Monetary Fund sees "downside risks" to the global economic rebound it forecast for this year and next, and...
RMB, FNB Namibia awarded Best FX Provider award for 2022
RMB and FNB Namibia have won the Best Foreign Exchange Provider 2022 in Namibia – a first time for the...
Namibia detects Omicron variant, Khomas fingered as epicenter
Namibia has officially confirmed the presence of the Omicron coronavirus variant after 18 cases were detected in the country. Health...
BoN forecasts 1.5% growth rate
The Bank of Namibia released the Economic Outlook Update for December 2021 with the domestic economy expected to grow by...
Khomas records spike in coronavirus cases
Khomas region continues to record a spike in COVID-19 cases, a position which the Ministry of Health says is concerning....
Ethiopian Airlines and IDC back launch of Zambia Airways
Zambia Airways is set to launch on December 1, 2021, backed by a joint venture between Ethiopian Airlines and the Industrial...
Standard Bank introduces mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy
Standard Bank South Africa says it has introduced a Covid-19 vaccination policy, which requires all employees of the group who...
Old Mutual makes R3.7bn proposal for Long4Life
Old Mutual’s private equity arm has proposed R5.80 per share for Long4Life, valuing the SA investment company founded by entrepreneur...
Bank Windhoek named Bank of the Year
The Banker Magazine has announced Bank Windhoek as the winner of its annual Bank of the Year Award – Namibia....
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