Windhoek to train 300 gardeners as part of new urban food strategy
The City of Windhoek has announced plans to train up to 300 backyard gardeners by 2026 and introduce a formal...
SACU faces uncertainty as AGOA trade agreement nears expiry
The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) is confronting growing uncertainty as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a key...
Northern Namibia leads tourism growth with 58% occupancy in May
The northern region recorded the strongest tourism performance in May, with occupancy rates rising to 58.36%. The increase was supported...
Namibia targets stronger enforcement to protect Pilchard stock
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR) is exploring a range of enhanced compliance mechanisms to curb...
Govt approves pension-backed home loan scheme for civil servants
The Government of Namibia has approved the launch of a Pension-Backed Home Loan (PBHL) scheme aimed at improving access to...
MPs push Bank of Namibia to enable PayPal and Apple Pay access
Members of Parliament have called on the Bank of Namibia (BoN) to step up efforts to bring global digital payment...
GIPF at a glance
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has demonstrated impressive financial health for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2024. Total...
Capricorn Foundation invests N$1.17m in RuralRevive Initiative
The Capricorn Foundation has committed an additional N$1.17 million to the RuralRevive Initiative in Maltahöhe, backing efforts to promote local...
Inside immigration: Namibia’s quiet invitation – A deeper kind of investment
By Ian Coffee In a world of transactional immigration, Namibia offers something deeper, a true stake in its future. Through...
Letting Go to Lead Better
By Mufaro Nesongano Letting go is hard. Whether in life or leadership, most of us wrestle with it. We hold...
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