insert_link Business / Economics South Africa’s civil confidence index dips as business sentiment grows pessimistic Photo: Michele Spatari/AFP FNB South Africa senior economist Siphamandla Mkhwanazi has reported that the FNB/BER Civil Confidence Index dropped to 41 in Q2 2025, down from 45 in Q1, marking its third consecutive quarterly decline. Mkhwanazi said that nearly 60% of respondents are now dissatisfied with current business conditions, expressing concerns particularly about low demand, delayed project tenders, and a lack of large-scale infrastructure initiatives. Despite improved construction activity and profitability […] today1 July, 2025
Business / Economics Namibia and China strengthen ties during high-level talks Swakopmund, Namibia – President Nangolo Mbumba hosted Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Swakopmund during a meeting aimed at reinforcing the long-standing partnership between the two nations. The talks focused on advancing Namibia and China’s Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and exploring new avenues for cooperation in key development areas. Speaking during the engagement, President Mbumba reaffirmed Namibia’s commitment to strengthening ties with China, particularly in energy, infrastructure, education, and tourism. […] today6 January, 2025
insert_link Local Civil Society Spells Out Budget Priorities 25 October 2024 Civil society organisations (CSOs) believe the national budget is a powerful tool that can be used more effectively to address systemic poverty, improve living conditions, and promote social equity in Namibia. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) today released a new briefing paper, entitled Civil Society & The Budget: Perspectives on Priorities. The paper is being published ahead of the 2024-25 Mid-Year Budget Review to be […] today30 October, 2024
insert_link Africa China reaps most of the benefits of its relationship with Africa: what’s behind the imbalance By Bhaso Ndzendze, University of Johannesburg The ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing takes place under the theme of “Joining hands to advance modernisation and build a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future”. But how shared can that future be between the Asian economic giant and Africa? The eight summits since 2000 have not resulted in mutual gain, particularly in trade and industrialisation for Africa. China […] today2 September, 2024
insert_link Namibia Agriculture Minister launches Rundu water treatment plant extension The groundbreaking ceremony for the Rundu Water Treatment Plant Extension took place on Monday in Rundu. This project is a key step toward ensuring a sustainable water supply and supporting the socio-economic development of the Kavango East and Kavango West regions. The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein says that access to water is not merely a resource, it is a basic human right to life. today1 July, 2024
insert_link Africa Senegal: Macky Sall’s reputation is dented, but the former president did a lot at home and abroad By Douglas Yates, American Graduate School in Paris (AGS) Macky Sall’s legacy as Senegal’s president since 2012 became more complex in his last year in office. The year was so filled with transgressions that they appeared to have tarnished his reputation indelibly. For some months he gave the impression to his adversaries and critics that he had third-term ambitions – not uncommon in contemporary west African politics. […] today26 March, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Building Workers Pension Fund optimistic on construction sector prospects The Namibia Building Workers Pension Fund is optimistic about the year ahead. The principal officer of the NBWPF, Enwich Kazondu, says several projects in the pipeline will impact the construction sector positively. Although, not all will materialise at once, at least the prospects of what lies ahead, create optimism, which is always important from a macroeconomic perspective. Here is Enwich Kazondu. today22 January, 2024
insert_link Namibia Ondangwa allocates land to the Namibian Police for Omashaka substation The Ondangwa Town Council has allocated a portion of land to the Namibian Police Force to construct a substation at Omashaka. Here’s the town’s mayor Paavo Amwele. today8 January, 2024
