BoN calls on commercial banks to cut lending margins in line with CMA norms
The Bank of Namibia has urged commercial banks to reduce their prime lending margins to levels consistent with other Common...
Namibia urges Commonwealth to seize investment opportunities
Namibia has called on Commonwealth member states to explore investment opportunities across its key economic sectors, reaffirming the country’s commitment...
Trade deficit narrows by 19.8% to N$11.4 billion in first 5 months
Namibia’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed by 19.8% to N$11.4 billion during the first five months of 2025 compared to the...
NIPDB calls for broader spread of FDI beyond Windhoek and Coastal Hubs
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) is calling for a more balanced distribution of foreign direct investment (FDI),...
Toyota leads Namibia vehicle sales with over 50% market share
Toyota captured 50.9% of Namibia’s year-to-date new passenger vehicle market, according to data released by IJG Securities. Volkswagen followed with...
EU and UNICEF commit N$24 million to aid 86,000 Namibians hit by drought
The European Union and UNICEF have jointly committed N$24 million in humanitarian aid to support Namibia’s response to the ongoing...
5 Ways Small Businesses Can Actually Use AI To Save Time
By Mo Shehu Most small business owners hear about AI and feel two things. First, a bit of curiosity. Second,...
Bank of Namibia keeps repo rate unchanged at 6.75%
The Bank of Namibia has kept the Repo rate steady at 6.75%, a move widely anticipated by analysts, following the...
IMF urges Namibia to cut civil service and reform SOEs and taxes
The International Monetary Fund has called on Namibia to implement specific structural reforms including reducing the public wage bill through...
Namibia to digitise Parliamentary records
Namibia’s Parliamentary Library, as part of the National Assembly’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan and the E-Parliament Strategy, plans to establish a...
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