Business / Economics

Yango Ride Introduces Matching PIN Codes to Boost Safety

Yango Ride has launched a new safety feature that uses matching four-digit PIN codes for passengers and drivers. Passengers must provide the code to their driver before the ride begins, helping ensure they enter the correct vehicle. In a statement, the ride hailing service says this also includes personalized safety checklists, route sharing with trusted contacts, SOS access, and monitoring of driving style and speed, highlighting Yango Ride’s commitment to secure and reliable […]

28 January, 2026

Business / Economics

2026 Set for ICT Growth as per CRAN

The Communications Regulatory Authority says 2026 will be a pivotal year for the ICT sector, building on milestones from 2025, including the launch of 5G, e-SIM technology, and the Universal Service Fund. CRAN notes that 5G is already transforming sectors like transport, logistics, and mining, with more industries expected to adopt private 5G networks this year. Mufaro Nesongano is CRAN’s Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations:

28 January, 2026

Business / Economics

Namibia Tops Africa in Startup Market Perception

Namibia has been ranked first in Africa in the Market Perception Pillar of the 2026 StartupBlink Innovators Business Environment Index, highlighting strong governance and international trust. Reforms such as the Investor One Stop Centre and ScaleUp Namibia have strengthened the country’s appeal as a stable and attractive destination for startups, a development welcomed by Namibia Investment Promotion and Development’s Catherine Shipushu.

28 January, 2026

Business / Economics

Branding and Marketing Indaba Returns to Windhoek

The Branding and Marketing Indaba is set to return to Windhoek from 8 to 10 April 2026 at the Mövenpick Hotel. According to MTC spokesperson John Ekongo, the event will gather industry experts to discuss trends in branding, marketing, and innovation, and will also present 18 excellence awards recognising outstanding creativity and impact.

27 January, 2026

Business / Economics

Proposed Investment Bill Criticized as Risk to Growth

The Economic Policy Research Association says the Investment and Facilitation Bill, slated for Parliament in March, could stifle investment in Namibia. Speaking to NewsOnOne's Eric Mhunduru, board member Johan Coetzee, says the bill’s provision granting one minister sweeping powers to approve, regulate, or limit investments threatens the country’s economic progress and development potential.

26 January, 2026

Business / Economics

Companies Face Review Over Understudy Shortfalls

Three companies appeared before the Employment Equity Commission review panel earlier this week for not appointing Namibian understudies for foreign employees. Ludorf Iyambo reports that SASSCAL, the NTA, and Letshego Bank are also accused of failing to seek exemptions from the labour ministry to justify employing foreign nationals without local understudies.

23 January, 2026

Business / Economics

Competition Commission Appeal Over Price Fixing Rejected

The Supreme Court has dismissed the Competition Commission’s appeal against the Pharmaceutical Society in a price-fixing probe. Chief Justice Peter Shivute referred the matter back to the Commission, instructing that any further investigations be conducted in accordance with the Competition Act. Dina //Gowases is the Commission’s spokesperson:

22 January, 2026

Business / Economics

Namib Mills strike continues as wage stalemate deepens

The strike at Namib Mills has entered its second week with hundreds of workers remaining off the job amid a deadlock in wage negotiations between the Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (NARETU) and management. The dispute, which began on 12 January when employees gave notice of industrial action, centres on workers’ demands for salary alignment, back pay, and better pay packages. Namib Mills has responded with a temporary lockout […]

22 January, 2026

Business / Economics

MTC Brings Branding and Marketing Indaba in April

The Branding and Marketing Indaba returns to Windhoek from 8 to 10 April 2026 at the Mövenpick Hotel, bringing together industry experts to discuss branding, marketing, and innovation. MTC spokesperson John Ekongo says the event will also feature 18 excellence award categories, recognising outstanding creativity and impact in marketing, communications, and advertising.

21 January, 2026