Lavoro Insurance Namibia enters market in partnership with UK firm
A new short-term insurance company, Lavoro Insurance Namibia Limited, which operates in partnership with British underwriting group City & Commercial...
Namibia, Cuba in talks to establish pharmaceutical manufacturing plant
Namibia and Cuba have agreed to explore the establishment of a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant in Namibia, following discussions held during...
Insights and perspectives: Leadership confidence
By Fenni Nghikevali Leadership confidence is often assumed to be a natural trait of leaders. It is often admired, and...
Made in Namibia: A future built at home
By Sarah Goroh Namibia has achieved growth and stability, but without strong local industries we remain dependent, and that dependency...
Namibia’s proposed Investment Bill threatens domestic and foreign investment
The Economic Policy Research Unit (EPRU) has warned that Namibia’s proposed Investment Bill, if enacted in its current form, would...
Namibia’s fishing sector production projected to rise to 414,000 tonnes by 2028
Namibia’s fishing sector production is projected to increase to about 414,000 metric tonnes by 2028, up from around 396,000 metric...
Namibia’s room occupancy falls to 53.1% in November as bed occupancy drops sharply
Namibia’s room occupancy rate declined to 53.1% in November 2025, with 24,228 of the 45,591 available rooms occupied nationwide, according...
DBN loan book contracts to N$5.8bn amid subdued disbursements
The Development Bank of Namibia’s loan book contracted to N$5.8 billion in the 2024/25 financial year, down from N$6.2 billion...
Women and wealth – Beyond the slogans
By Veruscka Gertze We talk a lot about empowering women with money, yet real progress happens when we move past...
What leadership instability is costing the Namibian economy
By Even Hashikutuva When a CEO walks out the door, most people see it as just another boardroom drama. But...
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