Maerua Mall introduces Entrepreneur Market

Maerua Mall introduces Entrepreneur Market

Maerua Mall has introduced an Entrepreneur Market, providing businesses with the opportunity to showcase their products to the Namibian market. Carmen Jason, the Marketing Executive at Maerua, along with Oryx Properties, explains the initiative.

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Namibia

Bank of Namibia declares its inclusion in the distinguished Network for Greening the Financial System

The Bank of Namibia is delighted to declare its inclusion in the distinguished Network for Greening the Financial System, a coalition of central banks and prudential supervisory authorities dedicated to promoting global environmental and climate risk management within the financial sector. Naufiku Hamunime, the bank's Principal International Relations and Sustainability Officer, shared this announcement.

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Business / Economics

Biz Buzz: Namibia Triumphs as Best Startup Ecosystem in Africa and More Financial Highlights

1. Namibia Secures Best Startup Ecosystem Title Namibia has clinched the esteemed title of the Best Startup Ecosystem in Africa, a testament to the country's unwavering dedication to fostering entrepreneurship resilience and maintaining a supportive business environment. The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board proudly accepted this accolade, recognizing the nation's efforts in promoting innovation, fostering cross-continental collaboration, and encouraging entrepreneurial endeavors. 2. Invest in African Energy Forum Returns to […]

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Interview Transcripts

LPM Responds to Politicization Claims and Vision for Equitable Governance

Future Media News took time out to speak with Lifalaza Simataa from Namibia's Landless People's on the topic of "Politicization Claims and Vision for Equitable Governance". Here is the full article. "In a recent statement responding to claims made by the South African president and leading party officials regarding potential policy reversals if they were to lose power, the Landless People's Movement (LPM) emphasized a commitment to non-partisanship in governance. […]

January 12, 2024 8

Namibia

Nearly 40 thousand ID cards wait to be collected

The Ministry of Home Affairs says that nearly 40,000 (39,168) identity cards remain uncollected at its offices nationwide. The ministry’s spokesperson Margaret Kalo is urging individuals who have applied for ID cards to collect them.

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Business / Economics

Namibia wins ‘Best Start-up Ecosystem in Africa’ award

Namibia has been awarded the Best Start-up Ecosystem in Africa. The award, received by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, recognises the country’s dedication to fostering innovation, cross-continental collaboration, and entrepreneurship. Here is Danny Meyer, the Director of SME Compete reacting to the news.

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Business / Economics

Namibia records decrease in December inflation

The Namibia Statistics Agency has just released the December inflation figure, which stood at 5.3%, marking a decrease from 5.7% in November and 6.9% reported in December 2022. Here is the NSA's Public Relations Officer Mirjam Shihepo.

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Namibia

NamRa conducts study at Trans Kalahari Border Post

The Namibia Revenue Agency will undertake the second Time Release Study from 15 to 25 January 2024 at the Trans Kalahari Border Post. The study has been developed by the World Customs Organisation to measure the actual time required for the release and clearance of goods, from the time of arrival until the physical release of cargo. NamRa’s Tonateni Shidhudhu explains.

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Namibia

Angola is an important neighbour: Ndeitunga

Angola is still Namibia's important sister country, said Ohangwena Governor Sebastian Ndeitungu, who also urged the border regions to stay friendly with the northern neighbour. Speaking to Nampa on Thursday, the former police chief said that Ohangwena and other border regions must maintain a good relationship with Angola. “Angola is a very important neighbour and sister country. Not only Ohangwena should have a good relationship with Angola. The whole of […]

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