From resilience to relevance
By Ramona Itembu Resilience has long been the essence of Namibians' ability to survive life. Whether returning from financial downturns,...
Mid-Year Budget Review: Keeping the books tight, but the priorities clear
By Dr. John Steytler The Budget Stands Still — But the Focus Has Shifted When the Minister of Finance, Hon....
The AI hype may be cooling – But the real opportunity is just beginning
By Stantin Siebritz The recent slowdown in artificial intelligence (AI) enthusiasm has sparked a wave of commentary suggesting the so-called...
NICG partners with NSX to update National Governance Code
The Namibian Institute of Corporate Governance (NICG) has partnered with the Namibian Securities Exchange (NSX) to update the National Governance...
NaCC pays N$65 million to State Revenue Fund since 2009
The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) has transferred a total of N$65 million in penalties to the State Revenue Fund since...
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...
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