insert_link Business / Economics Report Targets Growth in Informal Economy A new report launched in Windhoek aims to enhance understanding of the informal economy and support inclusive growth. The Diagnostic Report on Informality, developed by the Bank of Namibia with government ministries and the UN, highlights key challenges and policy solutions for a sector that sustains most citizens, particularly women and youth. Dr Michael Humavindu is the Chairperson of the National Working Group on Informality and Executive Director in the […] today12 November, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Swakopmund Hosts Global Policy Forum on Inclusive Finance Over 700 policymakers, regulators, and partners are set to convene in Swakopmund for the this year's Global Policy Forum, co-hosted by the Bank of Namibia. The four-day summit will focus on promoting inclusive finance across the region. Anielle Von Finckenstein, head of FNB Fiduciary at FirstRand Group Namibia: today29 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Bank Of Namibia Defends N$1 Coin Design Amid ‘Outere Dollar’ Talk The Bank of Namibia has addressed public concerns over the new N$1 coin, explaining that its design—showing two hands exchanging coins—was created to honour the country’s retail sector and highlight values like dignified trade, resilience, and economic inclusion. The Bank’s spokesperson, Kazembire Zemburuka, clarified that the nickname “Outere Dollar” (Khoekhoegowab for “give me”) was never part of the official intent. today4 August, 2025
insert_link Namibia Monica Geingos Talks One Economy’s Decade Soire The One Economy Foundation will hold its 10th annual fundraising soiree on 7 August, marking ten years of championing economic inclusion and social progress. Funds raised will go toward initiatives focused on empowering youth, advancing education, and supporting entrepreneurship. Former First Lady and Foundation Chairperson Monica Geingos discussed the milestone in an exclusive with Future Media News’ Angie Scholtz. Join us at 6 pm on Nova 103.5 to listen to […] today8 July, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Women in Mining Admit To Facing Ongoing Challenges Women in mining continue to grapple with significant challenges, such as limited access to funding, leadership opportunities, and resources, according to Zenzi /Awases, The President of WOmen In Mining Namibia. Speaking to NewsOnOne during the ongoing Mining Indaba in South Africa, /Awases highlighted these issues, which persist amid the four-day event focused on "Future-Proofing African Mining." today6 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Mashatile Says Land Expropriation Act Key to Economic Inclusion S.A's Deputy president Paul Mashatile says the Land Expropriation Act will ensure that economic inclusion, food security, social cohesion, inclusive spatial patterns, and rural development, are achieved. This is as US president Donald Trump plans to cut all future funding to South Africa, citing the country’s land expropriation policies. Addressing the South African Local Government Association’s National Executive Committee Lekgotla in Cape Town on Tuesday, Mashatile emphasised the importance of […] today5 February, 2025
insert_link Africa Continental Free Trade Area launches first trade shipment Industrialisation and Trade Minister, Lucia Iipumbu has participated in the first trade shipments under the African Continental FreeExportDiversification Trade Area at the Port of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal. Iipumbu says the implementation will diversify exports, boost productive capacity, accelerate growth, create more jobs, and promote economic inclusion. today1 February, 2024
