insert_link Business / Economics Tourism Board Calls for Informal Market Integration Namibian Tourism Board spokesperson Flora Quest says linking informal markets to value chains will help small tourism operators earn a decent income. While speaking to Namibia Business Review, vendors like Jafet Mbwale on Windhoek’s Independence Avenue report struggling despite a 79% recovery in the tourism industry after COVID-19. today4 February, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics Proposed Investment Bill Criticized as Risk to Growth The Economic Policy Research Association says the Investment and Facilitation Bill, slated for Parliament in March, could stifle investment in Namibia. Speaking to NewsOnOne's Eric Mhunduru, board member Johan Coetzee, says the bill’s provision granting one minister sweeping powers to approve, regulate, or limit investments threatens the country’s economic progress and development potential. today26 January, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics MTC Brings Branding and Marketing Indaba in April The Branding and Marketing Indaba returns to Windhoek from 8 to 10 April 2026 at the Mövenpick Hotel, bringing together industry experts to discuss branding, marketing, and innovation. MTC spokesperson John Ekongo says the event will also feature 18 excellence award categories, recognising outstanding creativity and impact in marketing, communications, and advertising. today21 January, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics Rising Costs and Regulations Threaten Jobs, Says Namibian Employers’ Federation The Namibian Employers’ Federation is urging realistic and affordable labour and economic policies in 2026, saying rising business costs and regulatory pressure are threatening jobs. Federation president Elia Shikongo stresses that slow economic growth and high unemployment require policies that support business sustainability to protect employment. today21 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Government Engages Businesses on AfCFTA Opportunities The Ministries of International Relations and Trade, together with Mines and Energy, hosted a business engagement in Omuthiya to promote Namibia’s integration into the African Continental Free Trade Area. The meeting aimed to identify export opportunities, address business challenges, and align policies to boost Namibia’s participation in continental trade. Trade Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi urged local producers to seize untapped opportunities and meet the required standards to access wider markets. Oshikoto […] today4 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia EAN Hosts talks on Jobless growth The Economic Association of Namibia, with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, held a public discussion in Windhoek on how to turn Namibia’s economic growth into jobs. Experts, including Dr. Michael Humavindu from the Ministry of Finance, said growth must be inclusive and linked to job creation, skills development, and support for small businesses. today30 October, 2025
