insert_link Interview Transcripts Josef Sheehama on “Navigating the Year of Expectations: Insights into Namibia’s Economic Landscape” Our team recently spoke with Independent Economic And Business Researcher Joseph Sheehama. And what a great topic or shall we say topics we covered. Here's the full trnascript. In a recent radio interview, Mr. Joseph Sheehama, a prominent figure and commentator on Namibian affairs, shared valuable insights on various topics, including the upcoming general elections, the state of the nation's development, and the role of the informal sector. This article […] todayJanuary 15, 2024 7
insert_link South Africa City of Cape Town is calling for a clear deadline for private sector involvement in the Port of Cape Town The City of Cape Town is calling for a clear deadline for private sector involvement in the Port of Cape Town. Mayoral committee member for Economic Growth, James Vos, says with a private sector partner due to commence operations at the Port of Durban in April, there is continued silence from the national government on a timeline for a private sector partner boost for Cape Town. He says allowing private […] todayJanuary 12, 2024 3
insert_link Namibia 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. todayJanuary 12, 2024 24
insert_link 2 1 Oshiwambo Martin Lukato wo National Democratic Party (NDP) ahoolulwa natango aninge omuwiliki wongudu. Omuwiliki wongudu yo , Martin Lukato, okwa lopotwa ahoolulwa natango onga omukwateli komesho wongudu. Lukato okwa lopotwa ahoolulwa okupitila moshongalele shotete shongudu yavo okudja nghene yatotelwepo, pefimbo loshongalele osho shali shaningilwa ko Katima Mulilo. Pefimbo loshongalele David Mwilima naye okwa hoolululwa onga omutivali president wongudu omanga ovo vakala noshinakuwanifwa shouhamushanga wongudu, omupedu hamushanga omunashipundi wopashiwana, omutuvikili wemona, omupopiliko wongudu oshoyo omuxwaxwameki nomukwatakanifa navo vaalulilwa oinakuwanifwa yavo. Olopota oyati eemito dikwao […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 13 1 2
insert_link Business / Economics Trustco Group reports resilient 2023 financial results Trustco Group Holdings Limited has released its 2023 financial results. The group maintained strong financial standing, ending the year with N$ 1.15 billion in shareholders' equity. However, the Group's Net Asset Value declined from N$ 1,834 million to N$ 1,153 million. Here’s Deputy CEO Quinton Van Rooyen Junior. todayDecember 19, 2023 43
insert_link Business / Economics Competition Commission investigates merger violations The Namibian Competition Commission says there are a few cases that they are currently investigating. In addition, 10 cases of contravention of merger regulations are under investigation and the mergers division is monitoring a further 37 cases. Meanwhile, in respect to anti-competitive conduct, the Commission during 2023, handled 19 investigations, of which six have been completed. Here is the Director of Enforcement and Cartels Division at NaCC, Paulus Hangula with […] todayDecember 13, 2023 14
insert_link Africa African women rise up in Forbes ‘Most Powerful Women’ rankings By Conrad Onyango, via bird story agency More African women are joining and rising up the ranks of the world’s 100 most powerful women, according to Forbes, as they grow their influence in shaping the policies, products and political fights defining the globe. Nigeria’s former minister of finance, currently World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has moved the highest on the continent by four places from position 91 […] todayDecember 12, 2023 17
insert_link Business / Economics Less work hours improve productivity, pilot project results show Improved productivity, positive impacts on recruitment, decreased resignations and decreases in absenteeism are some of the benefits of a 4-day week, research results of the first ever pilot in a developing country - and the first in Africa – have shown. The recently released results show huge benefits for both employees and employers. Forward-thinking businesses and leaders in Namibia now have an opportunity to sign up for a 4 Day […] todayDecember 12, 2023 16
insert_link Business / Economics SMEs are key to fighting unemployment and enhancing economic growth By Josef Kefas Sheehama SMEs play a crucial role in Namibia’s economic growth and development, especially when it comes to the creation of jobs which remains a significant problem across the country. The significance of the SME sectors in Namibia cannot be ignored as they provide livelihoods and incomes for a large population of the country, most of whom are self-employed of which more than half are women. The SME sector […] todayDecember 6, 2023 10
