Salience revisited
The Brand Guy I have statistics listed among my majors. It’s an enduring source of fascination and particularly relevant to...
Global disasters could spark rising insurance costs in Namibia
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) says global events, particularly major disasters impacting reinsurance costs, influence the country’s insurance...
Namibia climbs to best-ever position in global startup index
Namibia has risen two places to 85th in the 2025 StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index, marking its highest position in...
Govt calls for more private sector investment in ICT hubs, start-ups, digital skills
The government is calling for direct investment in ICT innovation infrastructure, including start-up support, incubators, and technology hubs, as part...
Project Never Walk Alone delivers over 12,600 pairs of shoes
Project Never Walk Alone (PNWA) has distributed more than 12,600 pairs of shoes to children in eight regions since its...
Sulphur, petroleum and maize lead Namibia’s road freight as cargo growth slows
Namibia’s cargo movement decelerated in March 2025, with the Road Cargo Index dropping by 2.4% compared to a 0.1% uptick...
Commercial bank role in building a sustainable financial future
By Claire Hobbs One of the key roles of a commercial bank is to manage liquidity and ensure access to...
Nedbank Namibia announces largest-ever bursary funding for 2025
Nedbank Namibia has committed over N$800,000 to its bursary programme for 2025, marking the largest investment in the scheme since...
Lawmakers call for NIDA’s reintegration into Ministry
The Standing Committee on Public Accounts and Economy in the National Council has called for the immediate reintegration of the...
Govt secures N$1.5 billion German loan to tackle northern water crisis
The Namibian government has signed a loan agreement worth approximately N$1.5 billion with the German Development Bank, KfW, to fund...
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