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

Economy

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Capricorn Group Changemakers create positive change this festive season

It's the season to give, and Capricorn Group employees stepped into their role as Changemakers on Friday, 1 December 2023, to spread the holiday cheer by giving back to the most vulnerable communities as part of their Regional Christmas Drive. Changemakers from across the country joined specific activities and projects closest to their branch or department to set up gardens, serve meals, donate items, paint, and hand out Christmas goodies. […]

todayDecember 4, 2023 13

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Business / Economics

The Alexforbes Lead Story – 30 November

Danny Meyer is the Director of local consultancy firm SMEs Compete that helps Namibian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) grow business, create wealth and generate employment. In this interview he tells Angie why SMEs are so vital to the economy and why they should receive a lot more support. https://iono.fm/e/1386256  

todayDecember 1, 2023 18

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Namibia

Academic dialogues essential for driving sustainable economic development: Frederick

||Kharas Governor, Aletha Frederick said insight generated from academic dialogue is instrumental in informing evidence-based decision-making processes that are essential for driving sustainable economic development. Frederick made these remarks at the University of Namibia’s faculty of commerce, management and law research symposium held here on Tuesday under the theme ‘Economic recovery and resilience’. She said research serves as the cornerstone for understanding the complexities of economic recovery and resilience, adding […]

todayNovember 29, 2023 8

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Local

Agra annual general meeting highlights resilience amid challenges, records 22.8% increase in profit

The Agra Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on Friday, 24 November 2023 at the Agra/ Bank Windhoek Ring. The meeting was attended by Agra shareholders, the Agra Board of Directors and Management. Mr. Ryno van der Merwe, Chairman of the Board, acclaimed the past year as another remarkable financial success for the company. Mr. Van Der Merwe acknowledged the challenges faced particularly in production, the economy and the environment. […]

todayNovember 27, 2023 18

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Africa

Africa’s GDPs Exit the Pandemic Era Second to None

By Matthew A. Winkler via BizNews For all of Covid-19’s disruptions, one trend during the global pandemic presses on unabated. And that would be five of the world’s 10 fastest-growing economies continue to be based in Africa and at least several more on the continent over the next two years are poised to outperform the world. The coronavirus, if anything, accelerated the transition among Africa’s 54 countries to wireless, remotely engaged commerce […]

todayNovember 1, 2023 6

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Business / Economics

Understanding the Financial Landscape of Namibia: Insights from the Old Mutual Financial Services Monitor

In a time of economic uncertainty, Old Mutual Namibia remains committed to gaining a deeper understanding of the financial behaviours and attitudes of Namibians. Yesterday Old Mutual Namibia launched its Old Mutual Financial Services Monitor (OMFSM), an annual study, which offers invaluable insights by focusing on a key cohort in society, namely employed Namibians, who account for about 28% of the Namibian population, aged between 18 to 65 with an […]

todayNovember 1, 2023 10

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Opinion Pieces

Mid-Term Budget Review: Never too late to reform

By Josef Kefas Sheehama Namibian Finance Minister, Mr Iipumbu Shiimi, delivered his 2023/2024 Mid-Term Budget speech on 31 October 2023, taking note of the achievements, challenges, and performances of State-Owned Enterprise (SOE). The Mid-Term Budget Review plays a critical role in the entire budgetary process because it sets the tone for the fiscal framework for the next main budget. The budget is the most important economic instrument of government, as […]

todayNovember 1, 2023 7

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South Africa economy to slow down in 2023 before stabilizing in 2024, says GlobalData

The South African economy is grappling with several challenges, including severe power disruptions, unstable commodity prices, a high unemployment rate, and external issues. Against this backdrop, South Africa's economic growth is projected to decelerate from 1.9% in 2022 to 0.4% in 2023, before picking up to 1.3% in 2024, forecasts GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.  GlobalData’s recently published report, “Macroeconomic Outlook Report: South Africa,” underscores the ongoing concern of […]

todayOctober 30, 2023 41