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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

economic recovery

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Business / Economics

31 January Biz News: Key Financial Updates and Market Movements

  Bannerman Mining Resources Namibia Invests in Etango Project Bannerman Mining Resources Namibia has announced plans to invest over six billion Namibia dollars in the Etango Project. The company has already allocated more than one billion Namibia dollars towards the uranium project in Erongo, signaling a major commitment to the sector. This move will likely boost Namibia's mining industry and contribute to the nation's economic growth. South Africa's Reserve Bank […]

todayJanuary 31, 2025 15

Business / Economics

South Africa’s R15-Billion Westown Development Boosts Jobs

  South Africa’s R15-billion Westown project near Durban is praised by Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson as a model for economic recovery. Macpherson emphasized the need for similar initiatives nationwide to stimulate growth, create jobs, and improve infrastructure. The development has already created 1,000 construction jobs and is expected to provide 8,500 permanent positions.  

todayJanuary 14, 2025 17

Namibia

National Assembly postpones Mid-Year Budget Review

Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi could not deliver the 2024/25 Mid-Year Budget Review this afternoon as the National Assembly lacked the required quorum. The session was postponed to Tuesday, 29 October 2024. The mid-year review seeks to evaluate the country's economic progress and fiscal strategies, with a focus on debt management and economic recovery.

todayOctober 28, 2024 21

Local

Namibia Shines at Africa Energies Summit 2024

    Managing Director of Monasa Advisory & Associates and Chairperson of the Economic Association of Namibia, Jason Kasuto, attended as a selected speaker the Africa Energies Summit 2024. The summit organised by Frontier Communications, now in its 10th year, is a cornerstone event that brings together leaders and innovators from across the continent to discuss the dynamic energy landscape of Africa. The Africa Energies Summit, hosted annually, serves as […]

todayMay 21, 2024 16

Local

Bank Windhoek SME recovery loans assistance clocks N$ 200 million

      On Monday, 20 May 2024, Bank Windhoek’s Head of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME), Financial and Data Analytics, Bianca Janse Van Vuuren, announced that the Bank has fully utilised the N$ 200 million allocated under the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) Economic Recovery Loan Scheme, of this amount N$ 192 million is already disbursed, with the remaining N$ 8 million approved pending disbursement. Van Vuuren said that […]

todayMay 21, 2024 50

Namibia

President Mbumba officially opens first Cabinet meeting of 2024

President Nangolo Mbumba has inaugurated the first Cabinet of 2024 at State House, pointing out the country's economic recovery in different sectors. Mbumba attributed the industry success to the Harambee Prosperity Plan initiated by late President Hage Geingob. President Mbumba also revealed that Namibia's economic growth exceeded pre-pandemic levels, reaching 7.2% in the third quarter of 2023. The Bank of Namibia's Economic Outlook projects a GDP growth of 3.4% for […]

todayFebruary 13, 2024 60

Business / Economics

Moody’s downgrades Israel’s debt rating

Moody's has downgraded Israel's debt rating from A1 to A2 due to the economic impact of its conflict with Hamas. The credit rating business listed the increased political risk, weakened institutions, and fiscal strain as key factors. Despite remaining investment-grade, the downgrade will raise borrowing costs for Israel. Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron meanwhile says the country's economy is strong and will recover from the impact of the war.

todayFebruary 12, 2024 5