A budget built on borrowing — and the taxpayer
The mid-term budget review says “prudence.” The numbers say “trouble.” Government is staring at a N$3.2 billion revenue hole and...
Govt allocates N$663 million for free tertiary education rollout in 2026
The government has allocated N$663 million to cover registration and tuition fees for the first quarter of 2026 as part...
Govt allocates N$185 million to recruit 1,537 health workers
The government has allocated N$185 million to the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) to recruit 1,537 new health...
Namibia prepares to roll out new tax rates as amendment bill nears approval
The government is preparing to implement a new set of tax measures under the Income Tax Amendment Bill of 2025,...
EAN supports budget reallocation to priority sectors, urges faster implementation
The Economic Association of Namibia (EAN) says the 2025/26 Mid-Year Budget Review reflects government’s continued commitment to funding priority sectors...
Govt revenue up 9.3% to N$89.1bn on stronger SACU, VAT and diamond receipt
Namibia’s start-up ecosystem continues to struggle with early-stage funding, limited skills development, and weak cross-sector collaboration, speakers said at the...
Namibia’s start-up growth hindered by funding, skills and collaboration gaps
Namibia’s start-up ecosystem continues to struggle with early-stage funding, limited skills development, and weak cross-sector collaboration, speakers said at the...
Namibia moves to tackles shortage of rural pharmacists with new incentives
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has announced new measures to expand the country’s pharmacy workforce and improve...
Breaking barriers: Rethinking financial planning in Namibia
By Bianca SchmidtIn Namibia, financial planning is increasingly acknowledged as a cornerstone of financial well-being and long-term security. Yet, many...
Unlocking Namibia’s property potential: Bridging the development finance gap
By Dominic Shikola Namibia’s real estate market is undergoing a pivotal transformation, driven by rapid urbanisation, demographic shifts, and sectoral...
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