Namibia warns of Dutch disease risks before first oil
Economist Robin Sherbourne has warned that Namibia may already be showing signs of Dutch disease, even before the country begins...
Nangula Kauluma appointed CEO of Retail FNB Broader Africa
FirstRand Namibia executive Nangula Kauluma has been appointed Chief Executive Officer: Retail FNB Broader Africa within the FirstRand Group, marking...
Bridging the generational divide, the rise of the young corporate leadership in the 4IR era
By Loide Nantinda The corporate world is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the relentless march of the Fourth Industrial...
Windhoek building plan approvals reach N$1.2bn year-to-date
The City of Windhoek recorded N$1.2 billion worth of building plan approvals by the end of July 2025, reflecting a...
Namibia to review 462 fishing rights ahead of 2026–27 expiry
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR) has announced that 462 active fishing rights will be evaluated before...
Prioritising roads over rail could derail Namibia’s transport hub ambitions
Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy and Industry, Public Administration and Planning, Iipumbu Shiimi, has warned that Namibia’s...
Namibians awarded 82% of N$7.5bn government tenders
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has awarded contracts worth N$7.5 billion for the 2024/2025 financial year, a decline...
Bank Windhoek raises N$250.5m with first Sustainability-Linked Bond
Bank Windhoek has raised N$250.5 million through the issuance of Namibia’s first Sustainability-Linked Bond (SLB), a financial instrument tied to...
Agribank returns Witvlei abattoir on market for N$51.7 million
The once-thriving Witvlei abattoir, a key facility in Namibia’s beef export industry, is back on the market as the Agricultural...
Building legacy, shaping tomorrow: Reflections on 35 years of Wernhil
By Sven Thieme As I reflect on Wernhil Park’s remarkable 35-year journey, I am deeply moved by the vision and...
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