insert_link Namibia Ithete dismissal raises questions about governance and investor confidence (Photo by @NamPresidency/X) President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s decision to relieve Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Natangwe Ithete, of his duties continues to attract analysis from policy experts. The Presidency maintains, though, that the move is part of broader efforts to strengthen coordination and oversight in the country's energy and industrial sectors. Public Policy Analyst Dr. Marius Kudumo said the reasons for the dismissal remain unclear, but […] today27 October, 2025
insert_link World New index measures the ability of countries to withstand global shocks (Photo by Henley & Partners) Henley & Partners, in collaboration with AlphaGeo, has launched the Global Investment Risk and Resilience Index, a new analytical tool designed to assess how countries balance their exposure to global risks with their capacity to adapt and recover. The index measures countries’ exposure to geopolitical, economic, and climate risks, alongside their resilience capacity, offering a data-driven assessment of national stability and opportunity. According to the […] today22 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia PDM’s Venaani warns Public Enterprises bill could undermine governance and investor confidence Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani has raised concerns over the proposed Public Enterprises Governance Amendment Bill, warning it could erode good governance and deter investors. The bill would grant the Prime Minister broad powers over state-owned enterprises, including authority over appointments and budget allocations. Venaani cautioned that such powers risk politicizing public institutions and weakening their independence. He urged Parliament to either reject the legislation or amend […] today14 October, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Morning Biz News – 17 February 2025 SACU Revenue Decline Expected in 2025 The Bank of Namibia has projected a decline in revenue from the Southern African Customs Union (SACU), dropping from N$28 billion in 2024 to N$21 billion in 2025. According to The Brief, Simonis Storm's Head of Investments, Max Rix, attributes this decrease to global economic conditions and adjustments in SACU’s revenue-sharing formula. This reduction is expected to impact Namibia’s fiscal plans, with potential budgetary […] today17 February, 2025
insert_link Africa Ethiopia looks to the Singapore model to lure startups in sweeping new reforms By Seth Onyango, bird story agency Ethiopia has unveiled sweeping reforms to support a burgeoning startup industry and turn the country into a leading incubator of entrepreneurs. Notable changes include slashing a 30% capital-gains tax on the transfer and issuance of shares, according to Brook Taye, Director-General of the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority. The move, combined with an allowance for startups to retain all foreign currency […] today16 April, 2024
