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Bank Windhoek last week hosted 20 established and aspiring small and medium entrepreneurs (SMEs) from diverse sectors for an information session in which they discussed challenges they face. The event was held in partnership with the City of Windhoek at…
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Household borrowing stayed stuck at N$68.4 billion in February for the fifth month in a row because of deeper problems in Namibia’s economy. Corporate credit growth slightly decelerated to 5.9% year on year (y/y) in February (from 6.1% in January…
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Namibian farmers’ unions received last week’s ruling on the veterinary cordon fence with mixed feelings. In a statement issued by its president, Thinus Pretorius, the Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) says this was an opportunity to move towards inclusive agricultural growth…
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First National Bank (FNB) Namibia has introduced a new banking product that focuses on financial solutions for women in business, HER Banking. According to a statement from the financial institution, the launch of the product marks a significant milestone in…
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The Dâures Green Hydrogen Village will receive funding and support from the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (Unido) to produce ammonium sulphate fertiliser. Unido announced in a statement last week that the hydrogen village will be one of its first…
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The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) sometimes sets the bar too high, ensuring that local business people are not awarded tenders. This is according to Namibia Local Business Association (Naloba) spokesperson Marius Nangolo in reaction to claims by CPBN…
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The farming sector received a boost on Tuesday when Agribank and the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) signed an agreement to collaborate in knowledge exchange, research, skills development and resource sharing. According to a statement issued by the…
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Rural communities, most of them farmers, remain disconnected from essential services, education and economic opportunities that depend on reliable and affordable internet access. This was the message a delegation from four farmers’ unions delivered to the Communications Regulatory Authority of…
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Namibia’s business sector has welcomed president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s ascension as the country’s first female president and the steps she has taken to structure her government executive. Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry acting chief executive Helena Mootseng has congratulated the…
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Namibia’s economy grew by 3.7% in 2024, exceeding expectations, with strong performances in the secondary and tertiary sectors offsetting a decline in primary industries. The Gross Domestic Groduct (GDP) rose from N$155 billion to N$157.4 billion – slightly higher than…
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The agriculture ministry has extended the deadline for farmers to register dams and boreholes to 31 October 2025. This eight-month extension was granted to farmers by former agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein in a letter sent to the Namibia Agricultural Union…
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Namibia has a good chance of exiting the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist through international technical assistance. European Union (EU) head of cooperation Federico Berna said this when he addressed a two-day workshop in Windhoek last week, titled ‘Turning…
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