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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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NamRA uncovers N$666,000 tax refund fraud scheme
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has uncovered a fraudulent scheme that resulted in the illegal payout...
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141,000 non-compliant businesses face deregistration by BIPA
More than 141,000 businesses in Namibia are at risk of being deregistered after the Business and...
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Namibia to create 3,600 jobs through global accelerator project
Namibia is set to roll out the Global Accelerator project during the current financial year, aiming...
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Namibia’s economy to grow by 3.8% in 2025 and 4% in 2026
Namibia’s economy is anticipated to grow by 3.8% in 2025 and 4% in 2026, from the...
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