insert_link LocalChoppies Namibia inducts first graduate cohort for 2026 national training programme Windhoek, Namibia – March 2026 – Choppies Namibia has officially inducted its first cohort of graduate trainees into its newly launched 12-month National Graduate Training Programme, which commenced on 2 March 2026. The induction ceremony, held in Windhoek, welcomed the graduates and outlined the structured training journey they will undertake over the next year. Participants will be deployed across multiple towns — Rosh Pinah, Walvis Bay, Windhoek, Oshakati, Ondangwa, and […] today4 March, 2026
insert_link Business / EconomicsBank Of Namibia Defends N$1 Coin Design Amid ‘Outere Dollar’ Talk The Bank of Namibia has addressed public concerns over the new N$1 coin, explaining that its design—showing two hands exchanging coins—was created to honour the country’s retail sector and highlight values like dignified trade, resilience, and economic inclusion. The Bank’s spokesperson, Kazembire Zemburuka, clarified that the nickname “Outere Dollar” (Khoekhoegowab for “give me”) was never part of the official intent. today4 August, 2025
insert_link South AfricaWhy SA’s spending boom isn’t what it seems South African consumers remain under financial strain, despite data that may suggest a rebound in spending, according to a new strategy research report by Simonis Storm Securities, a 100% Namibian-owned stockbroker and wealth management company. Titled “The Illusion of Rebound: Underneath the Spend, the Strain Persists”, the May 2025 report indicates that a year-to-date consumer spend increase of just 0.6% year-on-year is being misinterpreted as economic recovery. When compared to […] today20 May, 2025
