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Namibia expands public procurement rules to over 80 additional entities
More than 80 additional public entities will now be subject to Namibia’s public procurement framework, expanding...
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Standard Bank connects 60 Namibian SMEs to buyers, new markets
More than 60 Namibian entrepreneurs were connected directly with potential buyers and business opportunities through Standard...
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42 youth ventures worth N$14.7m secure funding from N$500m fund
The government has launched the National Youth Development Fund (NYDF), with 42 youth-owned projects valued at...
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!Gawaxab earns PhD in Economics from UCT
Bank of Namibia Governor Johannes !Gawaxab has earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics from...
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DBN youth SME funding sees only N$1.25m disbursed amid low uptake
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has raised concern over the poor uptake of its youth-focused...
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Namibia targets to formalise 950 informal businesses by 2030
The Namibian government has announced plans to formalise 950 informal enterprises by 2030, up from a...
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AfDB flags fiscal risks, urges deeper reforms in Namibia
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has warned that Namibia continues to face elevated fiscal risks and...
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Women now lead over 70% of Namibian SMEs
More than 70% of Namibia’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are led by women, according to...
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Namibia seeks stronger U.S. partnerships at Africa Business Summit
Namibia will participate in the 2025 U.S.-Africa Business Summit, with the country’s attendance aimed at deepening...
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April inflation rises to 3.6%, driven by food and housing costs
Namibia’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.6% in April 2025, primarily fuelled by increases in food...
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