By Nghuulili Martin Nambala Namibia is putting real money into youth enterprise. The test is whether it produces industrial operators or subsidised flash that recycles unemployment onto the state. The National Youth Development Fund is capitalised at N$500 million, with N$257 million earmarked for 2025/26. DBN, Agribank, the Environmental InvestmentContinue Reading
By Dirk van Schalkwyk When international oil companies and Tier-2 energy contractors enter a new frontier like Namibia, their timelines are unforgiving. Exploration rigs, supply vessels, and onshore support bases burn through enormous amounts of fuel daily. Operational targets require every moving part to run without a glitch from DayContinue Reading
By Berit Platt The local outbreak of Foot and mouth disease in Namibia remains not only an emergency but a viral jigsaw. The current reports of SAT1 serotype identify another piece but doesn’t really complete the puzzle. The virus itself is a very small non-enveloped RNA virus belonging to theContinue Reading
Nedbank has been recognised as the No. 1 banking and financial services employer on the continent in the Forbes World’s Best Employers 2026 rankings, reaffirming its position as one of Africa’s leading employers and a destination of choice for top talent. Nedbank ranked 26th globally among more than 800 organisationsContinue Reading
By Isaack Veii Nobody likes thinking about loss. It’s one of those topics most of us tend to push to the back of our minds because it feels distant, uncomfortable and, quite frankly, something we’d rather not talk about. Yet it remains a reality every family will face at someContinue Reading
By Andreas Itula Shaanika There is no shortage of acronyms in the financial services industry. One that has increasingly entered conversations recently is FIMA, the acronym for the Financial Institutions and Markets Act, No. 2 of 2021. For some, FIMA represents an important step in strengthening Namibia’s financial regulatory environment.Continue Reading
By Isabel von Oelhafen The world-class offshore discoveries in the Orange Basin, paired with ambitious green energy developments, are positioning Namibia as one of the most exciting energy frontiers globally. Yet, the true measure of success for Namibia’s energy transition will not be defined solely by production volumes or capitalContinue Reading
By Veripura Muukua In Namibia, the corporate social investment (CSI) narrative has traditionally centred on a single partnership between a corporate and a project implementer. As CSI evolves globally and becomes a strategic imperative within organisations, we see a shift towards not just doing more but doing better. This newContinue Reading
By Bro-Mathew Niikondo Every year, organizations spend billions on digital transformation expecting to become agile, competitive, and highly efficient. To put this into context, spending globally is set to hit trillions of dollars over the coming years on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, cloud migrations, and data platforms. Locally, theContinue Reading
By Johannes Naikaku Borrowing decisions are rarely made in calm, comfortable moments. They usually sit at the junction of pressure and timing. That is why conversations about personal loans often miss the point. They focus on judgement instead of intention. Not all borrowing is the same. Borrowing without thinking createsContinue Reading
