Govt appoints new NamWater board
The Namibian government has appointed a new board of directors for NamWater, tasking it with strengthening water security, accelerating infrastructure...
Fuel price hikes lifts Namibia’s inflation to five-month high
Namibia's annual inflation rate accelerated to 4.1% in the 12 months to May 2026, the highest level recorded so far...
Standard Bank launches debit card cashback programme
Standard Bank Namibia has launched URewards, a cashback programme that allows customers to earn money back on everyday purchases made...
Standard Bank appoints Ernest Hamukwaya Head of Risk Governance
Standard Bank Namibia has appointed Ernest Hamukwaya as Head of Risk Governance and Reporting, effective March 2026, the bank announced....
AI oversight prompting: How directors exercise independent judgement
By Chisom Obiudo If you are a director using AI to prepare for board meetings, there is a real chance...
Architects of our own health: Taking Namibian innovation to the continental stage
By Dr. Tuwilika Nafuka The difference a single year can make in the trajectory of a public health career is...
The hidden price tag of job seeking in Namibia
By Lisa Matomola When we speak about unemployment in Namibia, we often focus on the shortage of jobs. What we...
Namibia needs N$506.7 billion to achieve NDP6 goals by 2030
Special Adviser to the Prime Minister, Asser Ntinda, says Namibia will require an estimated N$506.7 billion by 2030 to implement...
Ninety One, Sanlam Allianz to merge Namibia asset management businesses
Ninety One Namibia and Sanlam Allianz Namibia have agreed to merge their active asset management businesses. The proposed transaction, which...
GIPF assets grow to N$221 billion
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) says its total asset base has surged to N$221.1 billion as of May 2026....
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