Namibia stands on the cusp of an economic shift. With high youth unemployment and a pressing need to create inclusive, sustainable growth, the spotlight is now firmly on a sector long underestimated — Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The recent inauguration of Her Excellency President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah marked a decisiveContinue Reading
Namibia’s post-pandemic economic resurgence, fuelled by a record influx of foreign direct investment (FDI), is shadowed by a stark reality: the country is losing billions in repatriated profits as multinational firms channel earnings abroad. According to the 2025 Namibia Foreign Direct Investment Report, dividend and interest payments to foreign investorsContinue Reading
PPS Insurance Namibia, a leader in tailored financial solutions for graduate professionals, has reaffirmed its commitment to mutuality by allocating a staggering N$1.5 billion to its Namibian members over the past decade. The milestone underscores the company’s unique model, which prioritizes returning value directly to policyholders. In 2024 alone, PPSContinue Reading
Windhoek’s Central Business District (CBD), described as the “very heart” of the capital, is set for a major transformation under a new revitalization strategy outlined by City of Windhoek Mayor, Councillor Ndeshihafela Larandja. During a high-stakes engagement with CBD property owners and stakeholders on Tuesday, the Mayor emphasized the economicContinue Reading
In a bold move to catalyse socio-economic development, Namibia’s Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has unveiled an urgent national electrification strategy aimed at expanding access to electricity to 70% of households by 2030. Executive Director Ben Nangombe outlined the plan during a high-level engagement with energy sector stakeholders inContinue Reading
Namibia’s fiscal strategy faces a critical test as rising debt levels, costly refinancing pressures, and global market volatility threaten to undermine economic stability. A recent analysis by Simonis Storm Securities warns that the government’s reliance on aggressive borrowing—particularly through domestic markets and a looming Eurobond refinancing—risks pushing debt to unsustainableContinue Reading
As Namibia navigates a shifting economic landscape, recent data reveals that inflationary pressures stem not from broad-based price surges but from targeted sectors grappling with supply constraints, energy volatility, and regulatory shifts. While the annual inflation rate eased to 3.6% in April 2025, down from 4.8% the previous year, underlyingContinue Reading
In pursuit of the mandate to advance Namibia’s industrialization agenda by enhancing, promoting, facilitating and managing industrial development in Namibia, NIDA targets to create 35 000 jobs in the next five years. This is outlined in their newly developed first Turnaround Integrated Strategic Business Plan (ISBP) 2025/26-2029/2030 and Sustainable BusinessContinue Reading
An avid supporter of Namibia’s creative economy, RMB Namibia has announced its sponsorship of two Namibian artists—Jo Rogge and Lynette Musikubili—who will showcase their work at the RMB Latitudes Art Fair in Johannesburg this month. The sponsorship was handed over to The Project Room at an event in Windhoek. SpeakingContinue Reading
By Stantin Siebritz Artificial Intelligence is advancing at a remarkable pace, delivering innovations once confined to science fiction. From early disease detection to seamless speech interpretation, AI is reshaping industries and redefining human capabilities. Yet, as this technological momentum accelerates, a critical question arises: how can we leverage these toolsContinue Reading
