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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Business / Economics

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Africa

Africa’s billionaire club hits $82.4 billion

Aliko Dangote from Nigeria is Africa's richest person for the 13th year in a row, says Forbes magazine. Even though Nigeria's economy is struggling, Dangote's wealth went up by $400 million last year to $13.9 billion. The Forbes list has 20 billionaires from Africa, worth a total of $82.4 billion. According to the BBC, South Africa, and Egypt have the most billionaires on the list. Johann Rupert from South Africa […]

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Namibia’s export earnings declined in December

Namibia's export earnings declined by 1.9% to N$11.5 billion in December 2023 from N$11.8 billion in November 2023, while the import bill dropped by 25% to N$15.8 billion. Despite this, exports remained on an upward trend, reaching N$105.0 billion in 2023, exceeding the N$100 billion mark set in 2022 when it registered N$97.4 billion in exports.  Here is the Namibia Statistics Agency spokesperson, Mirjam Shihepo.

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‘Made in Africa’ gets a boost as cross-border trade gathers pace

  By Conrad Onyango, via bird story agency   African leaders are beginning a push for increased consumer consciousness of ‘Made in Africa’ products as cross-border trade opens new opportunities for economic growth. Inaugurating South Africa’s first trade shipments under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), President Cyril Ramaphosa urged over 12 African trade ministers attending the 13th AfCFTA Council of Ministers meeting in Durban, to bolden their push […]

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Budget 2024-25 expectations: empowering youth, essential services, agriculture and tax reform

    By Josef Kefas Sheehama   The Minister of Finance Hon. Iipumbu Shiimi is set to table the 2024-25 budget in February 2024. The upcoming budget is seen not just as an annual financial statement but a critical opportunity for the government to lay out a roadmap for sustained growth and equality. The Budget 2024-25 should focus on protecting and driving the recovery of lives and livelihoods of Namibians, […]

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06 February 2024 Economic Insights : February 2024 Biz News Roundup

In this edition of Biz News we bring you the latest updates on key economic developments that could shape financial landscapes globally. From changes in fuel prices to international market trends, let's dive into the stories that matter. Fuel Price Adjustments in Namibia: The Namibian Ministry of Energy has announced a welcome relief for consumers with a reduction of 4 cents per litre in petrol and both variants of diesel […]

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