By Andreas Shaanika The first of September 2024 marked the start of the Two-Pot Retirement System in South Africa, which will divide members’ benefits into two separate pots: a savings pot and a retirement pot. The implementation of the two-pot pension system in South Africa will surely spark significant interestContinue Reading
By Heike Scholtz Working at the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) for more than 13 years has allowed me to see my share of business owners, entrepreneurs, idealists, and dreamers pass through our doors. What they all have in common is drive, determination, and an individualistic streak – an essentialContinue Reading
In July 2019, the state-owned China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) and the multinational corporation Rio Tinto completed the handover of the Rossing uranium mine, officially taking over the project and bringing new vitality to the mine that was originally scheduled to be shut down. The Rossing project has now becomeContinue Reading
By Kehad Snydewel The annual ICT Summit takes from 09 to 11 September 2024 in Windhoek. This will be the 8th time the Summit takes place; as always, it is a highly anticipated event. As Green Enterprise Solutions (Green), a leading provider of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), we haveContinue Reading
By Isaack Veii Global uncertainty has increased over the last 20 years or so, which means more than ever, global events impact investment markets. Whether it be political influence, war, outbreak of a pandemic, disruption in trade or supply of goods, all these factors contribute towards market volatility. What remainsContinue Reading
By Richwell Lukonga Over the years, Namibian agencies have sought to harness the country’s natural resources to enhance economic growth. In this context, the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) was established by Parliament through Act 16 of 2016. With a mandate to spearhead industrial, agribusiness, and business infrastructure development, asContinue Reading
By Frans Koita As Namibia prepares for its upcoming presidential election in November 2024, the next leader will face a complex set of economic challenges that require strategic and decisive action. The country’s real GDP growth is projected to slow to 3.6% in 2024, down from 4.5% in 2023, largelyContinue Reading
By Marco Raffinetti Namibia is one of the few countries in the world where protection of the environment is enshrined in its highest law, the Constitution. This clear indicator shows how seriously the Government of the Republic of Namibia (GRN) takes preservation of its natural environment. Article 95 (l) ofContinue Reading
By Roger Gertze From the gold medals, funny memes and dedicated SuperSport channels, everyone can agree that the Paris Olympics 2024 was a celebration of the sporting and human spirit. But beyond the record-breaking performance, the Olympics served as a powerful reminder of the profound lessons embedded in the pursuitContinue Reading
By Festus Nakatana It is a challenging time for media operations everywhere. Printed media sustainability has been sliding towards the abyss due to declining advertising revenue, reduced circulation, and loss to technology giants. Advertising revenue, in particular, is the lifeblood of newspapers’ ability to remain profitable. This reality rings trueContinue Reading
