Public Private Partnership

NEO Paints launches new NEO Xpert Range

(Photo: NEO Paints) Windhoek, 13 October 2025 – NEO Paints, Namibia’s oldest paint manufacturer, has launched its new NEO Xpert Range, highlighting the strength, skill, and sustainability of local manufacturing. The range is designed specifically for Namibia’s harsh conditions, offering a balance of quality and competitive pricing. For over 70 years, NEO Paints has produced its products entirely within Namibia, investing in local production, research, and technology. The launch of […]

13 October, 2025

Business / Economics

August Oil and Gas Conference to Drive Alignment

The third Oil and Gas Conference, happening from 12 to 15 August , will unite industry players, government, and partners to focus on aligning the sector with national development plans during the shift from exploration to production. Jason Kasuto is the Chairperson of the Economic Association:

11 July, 2025

Health / Medical

Health Ministry welcomes private doctors to ease pressure on public health facilities

Health Minister, Dr.  Esperance Luvindao The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr.  Esperance Luvindao, has announced that 11 private-sector doctors have volunteered to provide pro bono evening care at Katutura Health Centre. Starting this week, the doctors will work from 17:00 to 23:00 to help reduce long patient wait times and alleviate strain on public health staff. Katutura Health Centre, one of Windhoek’s busiest facilities, has faced continuous overcrowding due to […]

1 July, 2025

Dr. Sam Nujoma

Business Community Pays Tribute to Founding Father Sam Nujoma

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry honored the late Founding Father, Dr. Sam Nujoma, for his pivotal role in the country's economic and political development. Speaking at a memorial event, NCCI Director Vetumbuavi Mungunda highlighted Nujoma’s contributions, including his efforts to unify Namibia’s business sector, champion infrastructure projects, and promote economic self-sufficiency. Nujoma’s legacy as a visionary leader committed to national prosperity remains a guiding force for Namibia’s business community.

15 February, 2025

South Africa

In S.A, Macpherson Vows to Tackle Corruption in Unity Government

South Africa's Public Works and Infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson says his party, the DA, is committed to fighting corruption and mismanagement within the government of national unity. He was participating in the state of the nation address debate. Macpherson highlighted the significant progress made in his department, which was previously hindered by inefficiency, neglect and corruption. He says a key decision was to release state-owned properties for redevelopment, attracting both […]

13 February, 2025

Business / Economics

South Africa’s R15-Billion Westown Development Boosts Jobs

South Africa’s R15-billion Westown project near Durban is praised by Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson as a model for economic recovery. Macpherson emphasized the need for similar initiatives nationwide to stimulate growth, create jobs, and improve infrastructure. The development has already created 1,000 construction jobs and is expected to provide 8,500 permanent positions.

14 January, 2025

Business / Economics

Economist Urges Reforms as South Africa’s GDP Shrinks by 0.3%

In S.A, North-West University Business School economist, Raymond Parsons, has called for urgent economic reforms following the disappointing gross domestic product growth figures for the third quarter, when it decreased by 0.3-percent. Parsons calls for more investment and faster reforms from both the public and private sectors to drive job-rich growth and improve the economy:

4 December, 2024

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 […]

16 April, 2024

Science & Technology

Is TikTok’s parent company an agent of the Chinese state? In China Inc., it’s a little more complicated

Some U.S. lawmakers have grown concerned about TikTok. Greg Baker/AFP via Getty Images. By Shaomin Li, Old Dominion University Does the Chinese government have officials inside TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, pulling the strings? And does the storing of data from the popular social media app outside of China protect Americans? These questions appear to dominate the current thinking in the U.S. over whether to ban TikTok if its […]

18 March, 2024