In May, Nedbank Namibia announced the allocation of over N$800,000 in bursaries for the year 2025, marking the largest investment in the bursary scheme since its inception in 2019. This significant contribution underscores the bank’s commitment to supporting education and empowering future leaders. The bursary program is designed to provideContinue Reading
In a significant step toward enhancing customer satisfaction and operational excellence, 47 independent installers contracted as Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) Spectra Services installers have successfully completed a one-week comprehensive training program focused on connectivity installations, customer service, and professional efficiency. The training initiative is aimed at equipping field technicians withContinue Reading
Nedbank Namibia has announced its sponsorship of N$560 000 towards the Agra Agricultural Academy, a significant step towards enhancing skills development and training in various agricultural disciplines. The academy, managed by Agra ProVision, a subsidiary of Agra Limited, offers students the opportunity to pursue national certificates and diplomas in fields suchContinue Reading
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
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
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
The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB), in collaboration with key industry players, hosted a high-level Citrus Stakeholder Engagement in Tsumeb aimed at unlocking the potential of Namibia’s citrus industry and reinforcing efforts to develop a resilient and competitive crop value chain. The engagement convened representatives from the Local Nurseries Association, CitrusContinue Reading
