insert_link Business / Economics 14 November 2024 Morning Biz News Update: Quiet Local Market Amid Global Economic Shifts By Leonard Witbeen In the latest market developments, Namibia's local stock market had a relatively quiet session on November 13, with a total of N$1.16 million in value traded. According to the NSX daily report, the local market saw a volume of over 125,000 shares exchanged through 12 deals. While the day’s activity appeared subdued, the year-to-date figures paint a busier picture, with over 22 million shares traded, totaling […] todayNovember 14, 2024 6
insert_link Business / Economics 5 November 2024 Morning Biz News Update: Key Financial Developments In the past year, Namibia has witnessed a significant increase in credit extension, with a total of N$3.37 billion issued—almost double the amount from the previous year. According to The Brief, individuals accounted for N$1.90 billion of this credit, while corporations took up N$1.47 billion. Private sector credit has shown positive growth, rising by 0.6% month-over-month and reaching an annual growth rate of 3.0% by September 2024. Meanwhile, the South […] todayNovember 5, 2024 7
insert_link Business / Economics 4 November 2024 Morning Biz News: Namibia’s Economic Growth and Opportunities: A Business Overview The Namibian economy is witnessing significant developments across various sectors, with ambitious plans and partnerships paving the way for growth. The Namibia Berries Project is leading the charge with a strategic expansion plan that aims to increase its cultivated area by 75 hectares annually. Founder Michael Rodenburg has set a target of reaching 240 hectares by 2026, with a long-term vision of 500 hectares. The project's scalability will […] todayNovember 4, 2024 15
insert_link Business / Economics 29 October 2024 Morning Business News Update Beef Industry Growth: The Namibian beef industry has seen remarkable growth this year, with exports reaching 17.6 million kilograms by the third quarter, marking a 66.2% increase compared to the same period in 2023. This surge is largely driven by strong demand from the European Union and consistent contributions from other key markets, as reported by The Brief from the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia. Dis-Chem's Market Entry: […] todayOctober 29, 2024 9