The Namibian Institute of Professional Accountants (NIPA) announced a significant change in its leadership, following the resignation of its President, Milton Eiseb. In a statement released, the institute’s council noted the resignation was effective 22 January 2026, expressing its “respect and gratitude” for Eiseb’s service. “Eiseb has served the organisationContinue Reading
By Willem Shikongo There is a quiet shift happening in the global economy and Namibia cannot afford to observe it from the sidelines. Digital marketing and digital innovation are no longer trends reserved for Silicon Valley or major European capitals. They are becoming the most accessible tools for growth, incomeContinue Reading
By Hileni Amadhila We live in a time when attention is thin and scepticism is thick. People do not want more messages; they want meaning they can trust. Radical clarity is the answer. It is not dumbing down. It is choosing words that meet people where they are and moveContinue Reading
By Veruscka Gertze We talk a lot about empowering women with money, yet real progress happens when we move past slogans and into structure. The financial system was not designed with women’s life patterns in mind. Career breaks for caregiving, pay gaps that compound over time, longer life expectancy andContinue Reading
By John Steytler As we kick off the new year, an intense energy fills the halls of the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises. We find ourselves in the heart of “budget season,” that critical window where the Minister of Finance, Hon. Ericah Shafudah, and her team are meticulously draftingContinue Reading
By Modest Ipangelwa Global evidence consistently shows that price transparency is one of the most effective regulatory tools for improving competition and consumer outcomes in financial services. The World Bank and OECD have repeatedly noted that publishing comparable pricing information disciplines markets without direct price controls, particularly in retail paymentsContinue Reading
By Trophy Shapange For decades, the asset management industry rested on an unspoken assumption, that size equalled security. The bigger the firm, the deeper its roots. Large teams symbolised capability, large offices suggested global reach, and decades of legacy systems were framed as proof of stability. But the investment worldContinue Reading
By Professor Marvin Awarab During the holiday season, telecom regulations are extremely important because they guarantee network stability, consumer protection, and cybersecurity during these times of high demand and activity. The crucial legislative foundation that encourages companies to implement the security measures required to be safe throughout the holiday seasonContinue Reading
By Hilma Petrus It is bonus season, that time of year when many young Namibians receive a little extra: a first-ever bonus, a festive month payout, side hustle money finally coming in, or even new seed capital to grow a budding business. It is an exciting milestone, and it deservesContinue Reading
By Etuna Hango Rent control is often promoted as a quick fix for high rents, but both basic economics and extensive empirical research show it consistently harms the very households it aims to protect. In Namibia, where the housing crisis stems from a chronic shortage of serviced land and formalContinue Reading
