FNB Namibia appoints Bolle Hans as Head of Public Sector Banking
FNB Namibia has appointed Bolle Hans as Head of Public Sector Banking within its commercial division, effective 1 May 2026,...
It’s one thing to be looked at, and another to be seen
By Junias Erasmus In life, many people spend a lot of time trying to be noticed. They want attention, recognition,...
Telecom Namibia: A parastatal under siege
By Lot Ndamanomhata For more than three decades, Telecom Namibia has been the backbone of the country's communications landscape. Established...
Credit Guarantee Scheme disburses N$145m to 153 SMEs
The Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association has disbursed N$145 million to 153 small and medium enterprises under the government-backed Credit...
Germany funds over 1,700km of roads across Namibia since independence
Germany has financed the construction and upgrading of more than 1,700 kilometres of roads across Namibia since independence, supporting efforts...
President warns universities against falling behind on skills training
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has warned Namibia’s universities against falling behind when it comes to training the skills needed for the...
UNAM enrolment increases by 747% to 30,836 since 1992
The University of Namibia has recorded a 747% increase in student enrolment since 1992, with its student population rising from...
Bank of Namibia keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.50%
The Bank of Namibia has kept interest rates unchanged at 6.50%, citing weak domestic economic activity, subdued credit demand and...
The African continental free trade, tariffs and the oil – is Namibia positioned to leverage from these opportunities?
By Freddy Tyapa The African continental free trade African Continental Free Trade Area became fully operationalized in 2021, the comprehensive...
AI will not replace you — But someone using AI might
By Josephat Kustaa Artificial Intelligence is often discussed in dramatic terms. Some believe it will replace millions of jobs. Others...
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