Local Businesses

Unemployment in Namibia – A call for multi-sectoral action

Sydwill Scholtz By: Sydwill Scholtz, Labour Analyst The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) released the latest 2023 unemployment statistics for the country in January 2025, and, needless to say, the results are nothing shy of shocking. The results indicate that unemployment remains a significant social challenge in the country with the inherent ripple effect of poverty and social unrest detracting from the country's economic growth and development as […]

26 February, 2025

South Africa

The ANC has called for stricter health and safety protocols for spaza shops

In S.A, the ANC has called for stricter health and safety protocols for spaza shops following recent foodborne illnesses, which have affected children. The party is working with law enforcement, local businesses, and other partners to introduce stricter regulations for establishments like spaza shops to ensure public health is prioritised. ANC secretary general Fikile Mbalula told the media the party is also closely monitoring investigations into these incidents:

8 November, 2024

Namibia

Business Confidence Climbs Amid Improved Credit Access

The latest Standard Bank Afrotrade barometer indicates a rise in local business confidence, with the index score increasing from 58 to 59 out of 100 since May 2023. As per The Brief, this boost is largely due to improved access to credit, as only 39% of surveyed businesses reported challenges in securing credit, a slight improvement from 42% reported in May 2023.

29 October, 2024