New lottery rules to hit promotions with 5% levy and N$2,000 application fee
The Lotteries Board of Namibia plans to charge a 5% levy on the value of prizes for all competitions run...
Bank of Namibia signs first gold purchase deal to diversify foreign reserves
The Bank of Namibia has signed its first gold purchase agreement, accelerating a strategic shift to diversify its foreign exchange...
Govt services 4,698 plots, misses housing target
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD) serviced 4,698 residential plots over the past two years, significantly exceeding its...
Why CRAN rejected Starlink’s Namibia licence application
Namibia’s communications regulator has rejected Starlink’s bid to operate in the country, citing failures to meet key legal and regulatory...
Hospitality occupancy rises to 32.39% amid weak demand outlook
Namibia’s hospitality sector recorded occupancy of 32.39% in February 2026, up slightly from 31.23% a year earlier, but demand remains...
819 farmers supported under livestock scheme as Hope Farm benefits 48
Government has supported 819 farmers under the Small Livestock Support Revolving Programme since 2009, as part of efforts to strengthen...
Numeracy as a national asset: Bank Windhoek’s approach to shared value creation
By Jacquiline Pack In recent years, the conversation around corporate social responsibility has evolved significantly. Businesses are no longer viewed...
Culture eats strategy for breakfast: Aligning purpose, culture and standards
By Celestino Ferreira The saying “culture eats strategy for breakfast” a phrase often attributed to Peter Drucker, means that a...
From extension to reauthorisation: What AGOA’s uncertain timeline means for Namibia’s trade strategy
By Tupandule Shipo-Nghidengwa From Initial Extension to Legislative Certainty The trajectory of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) over...
Starlink lincence bid rejected in Namibia
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has declined an application by Starlink Internet Services Namibia (Pty) Ltd for both...
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