August 27
Namibia: Namibia Urged to Invest Oil Revenue in Other Sectors
Namibia has been advised to use oil revenue to invest in other sectors of the economy to diversify income streams. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Pledges Support for Young Namibian Entrepreneurs
Vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on young entrepreneurs to meaningfully participate in the socio-economic development of the country. Read more »
Namibia: Investors Must Invest On Our Terms - Shaningwa
...says Swapo manifesto will demand fair share Read more »
Namibia: Understanding the New Minimum Wage
A Wage Order was published this month under the authority of the Labour Act 11 of 2007, setting a new minimum wage for all employees. Here is a look at the details. Read more »
August 25
Namibia: Compassionate Governance Needed in the Informal Sector
Windhoek Mayor Queen Kamati's recent site visits to assess traffic flow and enforce by-laws, particularly concerning illegal trading, have sparked a significant debate about the… Read more »
Namibia: Competitive Dynamics in Public Sector Recruitment
Filling positions in Namibia's public sector remains fiercely competitive, with significant delays in hiring new graduates. Read more »
Namibia: Punish Reckless Trading At Parastatals
In a normal world, directors and managers at many of Namibia's state-owned enterprises would have routinely faced criminal charges and served jail time for reckless trading. If… Read more »
Namibia: Breweries Toasts to N$394-Million Wine Packaging Hall
Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) has invested N$337 million in a wine packaging facility to expand its production capacity and diversify the brand's portfolio. Read more »
South Africa: Looted SME Bank Millions Splashed On Cars in SA
Part of the N$79 million stolen from SME Bank was used to buy luxury vehicles such as an Aston Martin, a McLaren and a Mercedes-Benz for individuals in South Africa. Read more »
August 23
Namibia: Namibia Dairies Juicing Up Zim
Namibia Dairies has exported its first shipment of juice to Zimbabwe. Read more »
August 22
Namibia: Khomasdal Boasts Most Building Activities in Capital
The construction sector showed modest growth in July, with Khomasdal being the most active area in Windhoek. Read more »
Namibia: Kongola-Masambo Community Gets Powerline
Minister of mines and energy Tom Alweendo inaugurated the Kongola-Masambo power line and the electrification of the Masambo Primary School at a cost of N$10 million on Wednesday. Read more »
August 18
Namibia: Tax Relief to Push Up Prices - Bon
The recently proposed tax relief will push up inflation, says Bank of Namibia governor Johannes !Gawaxab. Read more »
Namibia: Mineworkers Sell Shares Worth N$3,9 Million
The Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) has sold 655 937 shares worth N$3,9 million. Read more »
Namibia: Kudos to the Namibian
The Namibian is not just a news publisher, but also an important socio-economic development agency for Namibia. Read more »
Namibia: Why the Privatisation of SOEs Is a Risky Path for Namibia
The privatisation of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) is increasingly being presented as a solution to the challenges they face, particularly in Namibia. Read more »
Namibia: N$18m Stolen From SME Bank Washed By Mugabe's Ex-Pilot
A total of N$18,8 million stolen from SME Bank was transferred to and laundered by former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe's ex-pilot and confidant Robert Mhlanga. Read more »
August 13
Namibia: Minister of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation Itah Kandjii-Murangi At the Inauguration of the Khorixas Vocational Training Centre
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August 11
Namibia: Namcor Fires Mulunga
The former National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia's (Namcor) board yesterday fired its managing director Immanuel Mulunga. Read more »
Namibia: Shiimi Quiet On Meatco Executive's Contract
Finance and public enterprises minister Ipumbu Shiimi is mum on whether the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) will renew their chief executive's contract or not. Read more »
Namibia: University's Debt Reprieve Pays Off
About 72% of students who have owed the Namibian University of Science and Technology (Nust) have paid their dues. Read more »
Namibia: Bill Targets Corporate Tax Dodgers
Finance and public enterprises minister Iipumbu Shiimi has tabled a bill that will make it difficult for corporations to evade paying tax. Read more »
Namibia: Meatco-Cabinet Jobs for Comrades
The cabinet's decision to force Meatco's board of directors to keep Mwilima Mushokabanji as chief executive is not only a recipe for disaster, it is an abuse of the voters' mandate… Read more »
July 25
Namibia: Namra Gets Tough On Fishing Companies
... recovers N$20 million in tax fraud Read more »
July 23
Namibia: Namibian Wins At Southern African Start-Up Awards
A Namibian, Jesaya Hano-Oshike, was one of the winners at the Global Startup Awards in the southern African regional category in Cape Town and will now compete for the top African… Read more »