FirstRand Namibia appoints Moses Iinane as Chief People Officer
FirstRand Namibia has appointed Moses Shitaleni Iinane as Chief People Officer, effective 5 May 2026, succeeding Isdor Angula, who has...
FMD outbreak spreads to five farms in Karasburg district
Namibia’s foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak has now been detected on five farms in the Karasburg district, although authorities say the...
Agriculture, education graduates record highest unemployment rates
Namibian graduates in Agriculture and Nature Conservation recorded the highest unemployment rate at 47%, followed by Education, Training and Development...
Namibia’s population projected to reach 3.47 million by 2030
…country to add about 2.29 million people by 2053 Namibia’s population is projected to increase from 2.98 million in 2023...
MTC expands national footprint to 42 outlets with Kuisebmund opening
MTC Namibia has expanded its national customer service footprint to 42 MobileHomes following the opening of a new outlet in...
Investment managers’ assets hit N$353.8bn as NBFI sector grows to N$577.2bn
Investment managers recorded 16.1% year-on-year growth in assets under management to N$353.8 billion in the second quarter of 2026, as...
Namport declares N$130m dividend as container throughput rises 48%
The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) has declared a N$130 million dividend to the Government after container throughput increased by 48%...
Why the traffic of good policies never see the light of day
By Tio Nakasole The interplay between well-crafted policies and economic growth exert a significant influence of governance in achieving long...
Before you take that loan: Start with a skill AI can’t fake
How AI and the skills you already have can help you test a business idea before you borrow BY Chisom...
Microlending debt is growing faster than pensions and unit trusts in Namibia
By Erastus Kalenga Hamunjela Microlending debt in Namibia is growing faster than pensions and unit trusts. According to NAMFISA's latest...
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