The basics: Prepare for the rainy season
By Erastus Ngaruka As Namibian farmers eagerly anticipate a favorable rainy season, signs of climate change persist. Although the previous...
Namibians borrow N$1.5 billion from microlenders in three month
Loans taken up by Namibians from microlenders rose to N$1.5 billion by the end of the second quarter of 2025,...
Govt targets more towns for flexible land tenure expansion
The Government is targeting additional local authorities, including Windhoek, Otjiwarongo and Lüderitz, to expand the Flexible Land Tenure initiative following...
The future of a recruiter: Marketer, Psychologist, and Data Analyst
By Even Hashikutuva I’ve been in the marketing space for years now. And I know to some people, that may...
Shadow AI employees: Why your company needs an AI usage policy
By Chisom Obiudo Your finance manager uploads sensitive client data into ChatGPT to prepare a quarterly report. Your marketing coordinator...
Open season on banks
Billions in profit, and the critics circle. Namibia’s banks report strong earnings, and they are swiftly blamed for household debt....
Govt signs deal to revive Ondangwa Northern Tannery
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME), the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA), and Desert Planet Industries (DPI) have...
Horticulture exports increase to N$1.9 billion
Namibia exported horticulture produce worth N$1.9 billion in the 2023/24 financial year, up from N$1.7 billion the previous year, according...
Namibia eyes Philadelphia as gateway for exports to U.S. markets
Namibia is seeking to strengthen trade ties with the United States by positioning Philadelphia as a key entry point for...
The myth of the “Perfect Time” to save
By Nicolaas Scholtz Many people believe they can only start saving once they earn more, once the children are grown,...
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