97% of Namibian SMEs non-bankable
Approximately 97% of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Namibia are considered non-bankable by traditional financial institutions, highlighting structural challenges...
NTB, FNB launch national programme to support tourism SMEs
The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) and First National Bank of Namibia (FNB) have launched a national programme to support tourism...
BoN, NAMFISA sign agreement to strengthen financial sector oversight
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) and the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) have signed an updated memorandum of agreement...
Bowmans appoints Meyer van den Berg as partner in Namibia office
Bowmans has appointed Hugo Meyer van den Berg as a partner in its Windhoek office, as the firm expands its...
Old Mutual invests N$12.75 million in 311-plot Mariental housing development
Old Mutual Investment Group Namibia (OMIGNAM) has invested N$12.75 million in the 311-plot Mariental Extension 6 affordable housing development, as...
FlyNamibia raises ticket prices amid mounting oil cost pressures
FlyNamibia has increased airfares with effect from Monday, 23 March 2026, after introducing a fuel surcharge, as rising oil prices...
Nedbank Namibia launches first-time buyer housing scheme amid affordability pressures
Nedbank Namibia has introduced a new home loan initiative aimed at easing access to property ownership for first-time buyers, as...
Zero tariffs with China, zero trade within Africa: The continental dilemma
By Saima Nangombe When China opens its huge market to African exports on May 1, African governments confront a difficult...
Africa’s future will be built, not extracted
By Even Hashikutuva As global demand for critical minerals surges, Namibia and the broader continent stand at a crossroads. Resource...
Fix what’s broken before threatening the fix
The Namibian government’s 56-day ultimatum to e-hailing operators Yango and inDrive signals a familiar instinct: regulate first, threaten bans if...
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