PayPal coming to Namibia in 2026: What it means for digital payments, fraud risk and user protection
By Melanie Meiring The Bank of Namibia has indicated that Namibia is moving closer to full PayPal functionality, with broader...
How much Namibian private schools will cost you in 2026
The cost of enrolling a child in a private school in Namibia will average N$61,800 for Grade 1 and N$79,500...
Payroll deduction reform: Modernisation or mispricing risk?
By Melvin Hosea Angula The debate around Namibia’s Payroll Deduction at Source (PDMS/APS) reforms has had so many social media...
Congo signals push for deeper trade links with Namibia
Congo has signalled its intention to strengthen trade and economic cooperation with Namibia, with President Denis Sassou Nguesso highlighting the...
Vivo Energy Namibia names Johan Grobbelaar as new Managing Director
Vivo Energy Namibia has named Johan Grobbelaar as its new Managing Director, with the appointment taking effect on 1 December...
NamRA cracks down on non-payment to recover N$3.1bn in import VAT
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) plans to crack down on non-payment of deferred import VAT, with outstanding debt exceeding N$3.1...
Namibia considers VAT on Netflix, Yango, inDrive, Spotify and other digital platforms
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) confirmed that it is in talks with the Ministry of Finance on...
CRAN targets Q1 2026 decision on Starlink licence
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia says it aims to conclude its assessment of Starlink’s telecommunications and spectrum licence applications...
Namibia named Africa’s most authentic tourism destination
Namibia has been recognised as Africa’s most authentic and in-demand tourism destination, with the assessment linked partly to the growing...
Consent without choice
You want to pay your water bill. You are asked for a phone number before the system will proceed. You...
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