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Namibia’s 4.8% growth: What it actually means for ordinary Namibians
By Lot Ndamanomhata Namibia's economy grew 4.8% year-on-year in Q2 2026, up sharply from 1.7% a...
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Why patience still matters when financial markets offer few places to hide
By Arinze Okafor, CFA, CAIA The past couple of months have provided investors with an important...
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Why the traffic of good policies never see the light of day
By Tio Nakasole The interplay between well-crafted policies and economic growth exert a significant influence of...
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Before you take that loan: Start with a skill AI can’t fake
How AI and the skills you already have can help you test a business idea before...
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Microlending debt is growing faster than pensions and unit trusts in Namibia
By Erastus Kalenga Hamunjela Microlending debt in Namibia is growing faster than pensions and unit trusts....
Read moreDetailsFoot-and-Mouth Disease: How Namibia can save its livestock value chain
By Lot Ndamanomhata The Moment Namibia Feared Has Arrived For over six decades, Namibia's southern livestock...
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Stop land grabbing in Oshakati: Protecting fairness and the rule of law
By Noah Jonas Land has become an essence needs for many inhabitants around Oshakati. For many,...
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AI can bring our worlds together. But can we trust where it is taking us?
By Dr Etuna Simon A few days ago, I was having one of those conversations I...
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The case for compliance: Safeguarding Namibia’s livestock economy through good agricultural practice
By Charles Mambadzo Namibia's confirmed foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in the Karasburg district has done more...
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Survival today, business tomorrow: Rethinking Namibia’s informal economy
By Frieda Nangolo Imagine spending years preparing yourself for the world of work. You study, graduate,...
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