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By Bernard Minnaar The Transfer Duty Act (2024) amendments, which primarily target residential property transactions, have increased the cost of transferring residential properties held in corporate entities by applying transfer duties to shares in companies and member interests in close corporations. These changes aim to close tax loopholes, making propertyContinue Reading

By Melanie Meiring Namibia has recently been under increased scrutiny from the global community, with the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey-listing it. there are some gaps in Namibia’s anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing measures. These areas must improve to meet international standards. But what does this mean for businessesContinue Reading

By Morgan Beukes The digital landscape presents both endless opportunities and growing threats to the financial sector as cybercriminals become increasingly sophisticated. With Cybersecurity Awareness Month ending this October, Letshego Holdings Namibia urges customers, as well as employees across government, private, and financial sectors, to remain vigilant. Cyberattacks including phishingContinue Reading

By Samuel Linyondi Personal finance spending studies found that November and December, filled with events like Black Friday, Christmas, and New Year’s celebrations, are peak months for spending. The post-holiday season in January and February is typically associated with times when money is tight. However, the right savings strategies canContinue Reading

 By Candy Ngula In an era defined by speed, convenience and connectivity, the world of finance continues to undergo a transformation that has put the power of banking into the hands of billions of people around the globe – quite literally. Namibia is no exception. For over a decade, electronicContinue Reading

By Fanuel Shinedima As Namibia stands on the brink of a new era in energy development, it is crucial to understand the concept of an energy mix and its significance for our nation’s future. An energy mix refers to the combination of different energy sources used to meet a country’sContinue Reading

By Hanks Saisai Establishing a successful and profitable poultry enterprise relies on three crucial components. These include the type and quality of feed provided to the birds, the production system used to rear the birds and finally, the housing that accommodates the birds over the prescribed production cycle. When intendingContinue Reading

By Dr. John Steytler Not too long ago, I wrote an article about ‘losing the game but winning the match.’ The article received much positive feedback, especially about my willingness to engage on the topic of not always winning. I had written the piece in my personal capacity. I foundContinue Reading

By Tommy Nangombe As technological progress and new sources of data constantly change our economy and society, they are on the verge of radically changing the insurance industry. From pure protection against risks, increasingly, insurance means assuming a proactive attitude anticipating and preventing them. The current digital revolution does notContinue Reading

By Hanks Saisai The success of any poultry production enterprise is significantly influenced by the health measures implemented by the farmer to ensure the continual safety of the bird enterprise. Many times, farmers without a health pprogramme expose their ventures to problems such as bird ailments, mortality and retarded orContinue Reading