Business

Interview: Confusion and Delays Hit Youth Funding Submissions

Frans Koita, a consultant for DKL Africa Consultations CC, has raised concerns over the rollout of the National Youth Fund, citing confusion and delays affecting many applicants across the country. Koita, speaking from Walvis Bay, explained that submissions were intended to be made only at governor offices, a clarification that came just 24 to 48 hours before the deadline. “The late announcement by the Minister of Finance left many young […]

5 September, 2025

Business / Economics

Best of Namibia 2025 winners to be announced Tuesday

Best of Namibia awards Photo: bestofnam.com The highly-anticipated Best of Namibia 2025 awards will reveal the country’s top businesses and services tomorrow. After a nationwide nomination and voting process, the winners will be announced during a live-streamed ceremony celebrating excellence across various sectors. The awards are proudly supported by main sponsors Fly Namibia, Venture Media, and Future Media. For a sneak peek at the finalists and more information, visit bestofnam.com.

11 August, 2025

Oshiwambo

Omupopi gopaalamende Dr Saara Kuugongelwa Amadhila okwa manitha ekuthombinga lye komutumba omuti 15th gwaakiintu aapopi yopaalamende mo Geneva sha Switzerland

Omutumba gwesiku limwe gwa ningwa ohela okwali gwa kaliwa kohi yehuku:Leading for Inclusive and Lasting Peace,”. Omupopi gopaalamende okwa kutha ombinga moonkundathana noompata dha yooloka nongaashingeyi otaka kutha ombinga momutumba omuti 6th go World Conference of Speakers of Parliament ,gwa tameke nena sigo 31 July mo Geneva. Omutumba go Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament ,oguli ompito yoonkundathana dhopamuthika gopombanda mokati kaaleli yoopalamende okuza muuyuni auhe:

29 July, 2025

Oshiwambo

Opolisi yoshilongo okwa tegelelwa yi ninge oshituthi pito shawo shotango shomumvo 2024-2025 kOshakati Stadium etitano ndika

Oshituthi piti moka oo cadet constables 1 800 tadhi ka wayimina opolisi,otashi ka patululwa komupresitend Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah ,shiikwatelela komupopiliko gopolisi Kauna Shikwambi nena. Shikwambi tati aanambelewa mboka yonkatu yuu cadets oya manitha omadheulo gawo goomwedhi 9 ko Pius Joseph Kaundu Ruben Danger Ashipala noko Simon Mutumba Police Training Centres. Shikwambi tiindiile oshigwana shika kale oombangi poshituthi piti shoka tashi ka ningwa kohi yehuku:.Together We Stand: Empowered for a Safer […]

19 May, 2025

Business / Economics

Global demand and drought impact GDP

The Bank of Namibia has released the Economic Outlook update for December 2024. The domestic economy is estimated to expand by 3.5 percent in 2024 and 4.0 percent in 2025. However, GDP growth is expected to slow in 2024 due to weaker global demand for minerals and drought-related impacts. Here is Josefina Oskar from the Bank of Namibia.

2 December, 2024

Business / Economics

NamRa Commissioner sets record straight on tax refunds

Businesses have raised concerns about the tax relief that was gazetted in October. This follows the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises' announcement that employers will need to reimburse employees once the new statutory tax rates are officially published. Namibia Revenue Agency's commissioner, Sam Shivute explains.

21 October, 2024

World

Germany’s four-day work week pilot shows success

A pilot project of the four-day workweek in Germany has found that almost three-quarters of participants aren’t returning to a five-day standard. Bloomberg reports that some 73% of the 45 companies that participated in the six-month experiment will either fully implement the model or extend the trial, according to a report released Friday.

21 October, 2024

Namibia

Omuthiya faces severe water crisis

Omuthiya, in the Oshikoto region, is currently facing a severe water crisis, with some residents going without water for several days, even up to a week. Local business owners have expressed frustration, saying that the lack of water makes it impossible to operate. Omuthiyagwiipundi is the capital of the Oshikoto Region in northern Namibia and it is situated approximately 10 kilometres from Etosha National Park. It has about 7,500 residents

30 September, 2024

Business / Economics

Theo Baloyi: From Humble Beginnings to CEO of Bathu Shoes, Inspiring Africa

Theo Baloyi, the dynamic CEO of Bathu Shoes, recently visited Namibia, sharing his inspiring journey and vision for his company and the African continent. Baloyi's story is one of perseverance, vision, and a deep commitment to creating opportunities and igniting hope. A Journey of Opportunity and Vision "I am the first employee of Bathu," Baloyi began, highlighting his recent promotion to Group CEO. Born in the impoverished Alexander Township in […]

8 July, 2024