Namibia’s only special risk insurance company, Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association Limited (NASRIA) has donated N$130 000 worth of items to assist flood victims in the Ohangwena region. The items donated come in the form of 4 water tanks with a carrying capacity of 2500 litres and also 4 classroomContinue Reading
Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) development is a priority for governments and financial institutions worldwide. This statement was made by Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Business Banking, Leon Koch, when he announced that the Bank had completed all necessary arrangements to support the Namibian Government’s SME Economic Recovery Loan SchemeContinue Reading
By Elzita Beukes How many of us look forward to collapsing on the couch to watch our favourite series at the end of a long day? Or, getting the family together for the traditional Sunday night movie? While entertainment has long been viewed as a way to relax, it’s comeContinue Reading
If one were to ask an ordinary Namibian what they were doing with their leftover cash at the end of the month, they might just look at you wondering on what planet you are and which bus they had missed. After a few years of economic downturn and large-scale retrenchments,Continue Reading
By Audrey Chanakira This week International Women’s Day is celebrated, on March 8th, to be precise. However, we cannot just focus on that singular day, all month, in fact all year we should be celebrating women and their contribution. As a woman, I have to be honest, I don’t thinkContinue Reading
By Efraim Paulus Namibia has made significant strides in improving food safety in recent years, but there is still work to be done. One area that deserves attention is the informal food sector, which is often overlooked when it comes to regulations and standards. Informal food traders are an essentialContinue Reading
As young professionals, it is important to understand the landscape of investing and how to grow your finances through different options. “There are many things to consider when investing, but one of the most important is your time horizon. This refers to how long you are willing to invest for.Continue Reading
Last week, Nedbank Namibia held its Employee Top Achievers Awards 2022 ceremony under the theme – We write the future, at the Nedbank Campus. The awards recognise the exceptional performance and contributions of employees who have made a significant impact in the company’s success during 2022. During the evening, 15Continue Reading
Fisheries and Marine Resources minister, Derek Klazen has dissected the Seal conundrum which to date has had an increasing and devastating effect on the sustainable harvesting of Namibia’s fish stocks. At independence in 1990, Namibia was estimated to have had a Seals population of approximately 350, 000 individuals. At presentContinue Reading
Research experts, Simonis Storm have predicted that petrol and diesel prices could move closer to N$23 per litre by mid-2023 as its conservative or base scenario forecast while in the extreme scenario, the firm sees local fuel prices at N$25 per litre. In their latest announcement, the Ministry of MinesContinue Reading
