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Govt plans new national standard for vehicle number plates

August 20, 2026

Roads Authority targets N$2.1bn upgrade of nine Oshana roads

August 20, 2026

The bankability bridge: Turning Namibia’s economic potential into SME participation

August 18, 2026

Auas Road Phase 3 kicks off, targets major expansion over next 12 months

August 18, 2026

MTC extends fixed internet services to eight new communities

MTC targets 1,600 internships, seeks N$14m for youth programme

MTC Namibia is aiming to raise N$14 million and create 1,600 internship opportunities through the Namibia...

Namibia’s growth plan faces familiar hurdles

Namibia’s money supply rises by N$12.7bn in March

Namibia’s broad money supply increased by N$12.7 billion over the 12 months to March 2026, although...

Real estate and manufacturing sectors drive surge in corporate credit to N$50.88bn

Household borrowing drives Namibia’s credit growth

Household borrowing drove Namibia’s private sector credit growth in March 2026, as mortgage lending and instalment...

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Educated, yet unkind? The emotional intelligence gap in our workplaces

By Frieda Nangolo Not long ago, I walked into an office to ask for assistance. I...

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What’s the risk? Why risk management matters more than ever

By Maria Samahina In many organisations, the importance of risk management is still underestimated. It is...

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FIMA takes effect as pension preservation rule is put on hold

The Financial Institutions and Markets Act came into force on 1 May 2026, but the regulation...

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NSA appoints Israel Tjizake as Deputy Statistician-General

The Namibia Statistics Agency has appointed Israel Tjizake as its new Deputy Statistician-General, effective 1 May...

President raises concern over parliament’s slow legislative performance

Meatco to exit Katima Mulilo Abattoir as ZAMCO agreement expires

Meatco will exit operations at the Katima Mulilo Abattoir by 30 June following the expiry of...

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AfDB forecasts 3.7% growth for Namibia in 2026

Namibia’s economy is projected to grow by 3.7% in 2026, supported by a rebound in mining,...

Bar chart showing wholesale basket cost in N$ for April 2026 by wholesaler: Metro 1,313.92; Windhoek C&C 1,275.40; Wecke & Voigts 1,282.30; NAMICA 1,253.97.

NAMICA remains the most affordable wholesaler in April 2026