insert_link Business / Economics Interview: Expert warns youth are missing out on N$257 million National Youth Fund Leonard Witbeen | August 27, 2025 Business and economics expert Josef Sheehama has raised concerns over the low participation of youth in the newly approved National Youth Fund, which has been allocated N$257 million for 2025-2026. The fund is designed to empower young entrepreneurs, reduce unemployment, and contribute to broader economic growth. He highlighted that only 187 youth have attempted to apply so far, with many struggling to prepare viable […] today27 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics BoN Sees Slower Growth, Launches Data Hub The Bank of Namibia projects 3.5% GDP growth this year due to weaker manufacturing and US tariffs on diamonds. Governor Johannes !Gawaxab said gold will be accumulated to strengthen reserves, while Acting Deputy Director Naufiku Hamunime highlighted the launch of the Data Sphere platform for public access to key economic data. today21 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Nekundi Warns Against Import Preference. Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has reinforced the call for ministries to support local procurement, warning against purchasing foreign goods over domestic alternatives. He emphasised that supporting local producers drives job creation, empowerment, and economic growth. today21 August, 2025
insert_link Namibia Sankwasa Meets Ousted Katima Councillors. Just two of the seven dismissed Katima Mulilo Town Councillors attended a meeting with Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa on Wednesday. Sankwasa explained that their failure to respond to an earlier notice led to the dissolution of the council, confirmed in the 15 August Government Gazette. today21 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Procurement Board Chair Warns of Inefficiencies in Public Projects Mary Shiimi, Chairperson of the Central Procurement Board, has voiced concern over persistent challenges affecting public projects. She cautioned that inefficiencies are undermining service delivery and leading to waste of public resources, Hertha Ekandjo reports for NewsOnOne. today20 August, 2025
insert_link Namibia Heroes’ Day Celebrations Set for Katima Mulilo Governor Dorothy Kabula of Zambezi invites citizens to the 35th Heroes’ Day event at Katima Mulilo Sports Stadium on August 26. Next week’s occasion, themed “Built on Bravery, Bound for a Prosperous Future,” commemorates those who fought for the nation’s independence. today20 August, 2025
insert_link Namibia Swakopmund Workshop Highlights NDP 6 Priorities The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy and Industry, Public Administration and Planning is hosting a stakeholder consultation in Swakopmund, where the National Planning Commission detailed development priorities under the Sixth National Development Plan. Executive Director at NPC, I-Ben Nashandi: today20 August, 2025
insert_link Namibia Melber Resigns from Swapo Over Values Clash Swapo spokesperson Hilma Nikanor described political scientist Henning Melber’s resignation after 51 years as naive, while Melber told NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha that his decision was guided by integrity and differing values, not hostility. today19 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics First-Ever Nedbank Business Conference Set for Windhoek On August 21, Nedbank Namibia will host its inaugural Future of Business Conference at Droombos, Windhoek, aimed at supporting SMEs and startups. Topics will include leadership, HR, communication, and IT, with speakers such as Nedbank Group CEO Jason Quinn and Aurik Co-Founder Pavlo Phitidis, according to NedBank Chief Commercial Officer JG van Graan. For the Full interview, listen to the Business Report tonight on Nova 103.5 today19 August, 2025
