insert_link Namibia Government Revives Rent Control Bill to Tackle Soaring Housing Costs The government is pushing ahead with efforts to cap housing and rental prices, with new minister Modestus Amutse prioritising the completion of the long-delayed Rent Control Bill, The Brief reports. First introduced in 2017, the bill seeks to establish a national rental control board as average rents — now at N$7,611 — continue to strain affordability. Amutse emphasised the need for close cooperation with the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development. He said intervention can no longer […] today11 December, 2025
insert_link 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. today29 October, 2024
insert_link Environment Bank of Namibia Orders Financial Relief for Drought-Stricken Farmers The Bank of Namibia has directed local financial institutions to establish relief measures designed to support farmers and agricultural businesses facing severe financial difficulties caused by the ongoing drought. BoN’s Director of Strategic Communications and International Relations, Kazembire Zemburuka, explained that this move follows a state of emergency declaration in response to what is described as the worst drought Namibia has experienced in a century, according to The Brief. today29 October, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics 19 August 2024 Morning Biz News: Pupkewitz Megabuild Reports Major Price Drop; Rand Surges as South African Stocks Hit Record Highs; Epic Games Launches New App Store Pupkewitz Megabuild Sees Major Price Drop Pupkewitz Megabuild in Windhoek has reported a significant 23.45% decrease in its basket of goods for August. This drop is the largest year-on-year decline among the four hardware stores surveyed by The Brief. Key price reductions include paint, which saw a dramatic fall from N$2,576.00 to N$928.99. Additionally, Door Frame Steel and Roofing Galvanized IBR prices have also decreased, reflecting a broader trend of […] today19 August, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics 17 June 2024 Morning Biz News: Pupkewitz Leads as Most Affordable Hardware Store; Rand Strengthens on SA Unity Deal: Biz News Update June 2024 1. Pupkewitz Tops as Most Affordable Hardware Store in Windhoek According to The Brief's latest monthly survey for June 2024, Pupkewitz has emerged as the most affordable hardware store in Windhoek. The survey, which commenced in June last year, compares prices of a standardized basket of hardware items commonly purchased monthly. The stores included in the comparison were Build It, BUCO, Pupkewitz Megabuild, and Ark Trading. Over the past […] today17 June, 2024
insert_link Oshiwambo Namibia a tameke nomalolelo goku kuna oma banana Namibia okwa tameke nomalolelo goshikondo shoma banana ,paku kuna oma banana geli 2 222 kofaalama Mango Vuluvi ko Singalamwe moshitopolwa Zambezi. Omalolelo taga kwatelwa komeho ko Namibian Agronomic Board no AvaGro otaga lalakanene okweetapo oshikondo shoma banana moshilongo,noompangela dhili metifa okundjekapo omahala gomalolelo muule woomwedhi 12 dhili komeho. O The Brief oya lopota kutya mo 27 February nuumvo,opololeka oya kunu nenge ya tsike oma banana geli 2 000 go […] today11 March, 2024
