insert_link Business / Economics TD Bank hit with record-breaking fine over drug cartel money laundering TD Bank has agreed to pay a record-breaking $3 billion in fines and pleaded guilty in a money laundering case brought by US authorities. They accused the Canadian bank of failing to properly monitor money laundering activities by drug cartels. Toni Waterman brings us this reports. todayOctober 11, 2024 13
insert_link Business / Economics 11 October 2024 Morning Biz News: GIPF Investment, Currency Movements, and Tesla’s Latest Tech Unveil GIPF Injects N$1.4 Billion Into Otjozondjupa Region's Economic Growth The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has made a significant contribution to the economic development of the Otjozondjupa Region by investing N$1.4 billion. According to reports from The Brief, the fund’s investment is channeled into key sectors such as pharmaceuticals, renewable energy projects, and improving access to home loans for residents. This substantial injection of capital is expected to spur growth […] todayOctober 11, 2024 5
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia and the U.S. Sign MoU Aiming To Enhance Renewable Energy Cooperation Namibia and the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in the Renewable Energy sector. The agreement, signed by the Mines and Energy minister Thomas Alweendo and U.S. Ambassador Randy Berry, aims to improve the impact of renewable energy programs and increase efficiency for better developmental outcomes. The ministry's Ten Hashisohange Hasheela: todayOctober 11, 2024 17
insert_link Business / Economics Julius Malema Calls for VAT Reduction to 14% Amid Economic Struggles in South Africa To South Africa, where EFF leader Julius Malema has called for Value Added Tax to be reduced to 14-percent due to South Africa’s struggling economy. Malema also emphasised strengthening the South African Revenue Services for economic transformation and addressing illicit financial flows, corruption, and maladministration. In addition, he criticised the National Treasury, claiming it undermines wealth transfer to the African majority: todayOctober 11, 2024 16
insert_link 2 Business / Economics Government Institutions Pension Fund launches Biometric Verification Handheld Devices and Mobile App in Ovitoto The Government Institutions Pension Fund launched their Biometric Verification Handheld Devices and Mobile App in Ovitoto. The mobile app, currently available only on Android devices, is accessible from today. Here is Martin Inkumbi the CEO of GIPF. todayOctober 11, 2024 23 2
insert_link Business / Economics 3-10 October 2024 Weekly Economics Wrap: Domestic Activity Declines, South Africa’s LPG Boom, and Global Financial Developments Economic activity in Namibia showed signs of a slowdown in the second quarter of 2024, with business registrations declining by 34% compared to the same period last year. According to the Bank of Namibia, both close corporations and private companies experienced downturns, with close corporations dropping by 37.7% and private companies by 8.4% year-on-year. In the realm of domestic debt, Namibia's total reached N$123.51 billion by the end of September, […] todayOctober 10, 2024 4
insert_link Business / Economics Average House Price Increases to N$1.26 Million in Q2 2024 The FNB Namibia Housing Price Index reveals that the national average house price reached N$1,263,673 in Q2 2024, a N$30,000 increase from the previous quarter and higher than the N$1,242,713 recorded in Q2 2023. According to The Brief, FNB Namibia's Market Research Manager, Mandisa Van Wyk, noted that the 12-month moving average house prices are N$1,625,000 for the central region, N$1,412,000 for the coastal region, N$855,000 for the northern region, […] todayOctober 10, 2024 14
insert_link Business / Economics Indian tycoon Ratan Tata dies at age of 86 Indian tycoon Ratan Tata has died at the age of 86. He was chairman of the Tata Group - one of India's largest and oldest conglomerates - for more than two decades. Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai. todayOctober 10, 2024 19
insert_link Business / Economics INTERVIEW: Bridging the Gap: Digital Expert Nrupesh Soni Addresses Challenges Faced by Tech Workers in Namibia In a recent discussion, Digital Expert, Nrupesh Soni shed light on the growing challenges that young job seekers face in Namibia's tech sector, particularly regarding entry-level positions. Soni highlighted a concerning trend: many junior roles now require some form of experience, a shift that has become increasingly prevalent in the country. This expectation places pressure on new graduates who often feel that their academic qualifications alone are insufficient. “Employers […] todayOctober 10, 2024 11