insert_link Business / Economics 13-20 June 2024 Weekly Economics Wrap: Pupkewitz Tops Affordability, Namibia Holds Rates, and Global Markets Shift Pupkewitz Megabuild Leads in Affordability According to The Brief's monthly survey for June 2024, Pupkewitz Megabuild has emerged as the most affordable hardware store in Windhoek. This survey, initiated in June 2023, benchmarks the prices of a standardized basket of hardware items across four major stores: Build It, BUCO, Pupkewitz Megabuild, and Ark Trading. Pupkewitz's consistent pricing strategy has positioned it favorably among consumers seeking value for money in their […] todayJune 20, 2024 7
insert_link Business / Economics 16-23 May 2024 Weekly Economic Wrap: Insights and Highlights Bringing you the latest updates and significant developments shaping economies and markets worldwide. Local Insights: The Directorate of Veterinary Services, under Namibia's Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, has lifted its ban on poultry meat imports from South Africa. Only meat sourced from bio-secure farms listed by the Veterinary Authority of South Africa will be permitted into Namibia, ensuring stringent quality control measures. Paratus Namibia Holdings Ltd and Bonben […] todayMay 23, 2024 20
insert_link Business / Economics 9-16 May Weekly Economic Wrap: Diverse Trends Unfold Across Africa and Beyond In the dynamic landscape of African and international economies, the past week has witnessed a plethora of developments, from notable milestones to significant shifts in key sectors. Here's a comprehensive roundup of the latest economic highlights: Namibia: Private Sector Credit Declines, Port Authority Achieves Milestone Official data from Namibia reveals a substantial decline of 65.7% in private sector credit disbursements over the past year, totaling N$1.44 billion compared to […] todayMay 16, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics 1-8 May 2024 Weekly Economic Wrap: Global Economic Highlights: Acquisitions, Regulations, and Market Movements Shape the Week’s Headlines” In a dynamic week of economic developments across various sectors and regions, the global economic landscape witnessed significant shifts and strategic maneuvers. From corporate acquisitions to regulatory measures and international market movements, here's a concise roundup of the key events shaping the economic discourse this week: Local Insights: Windhoek's Retail Scene Choppies vs. Metro: Among Windhoek's esteemed grocery supermarkets, Choppies emerges as a consistent provider of cost-effective standard groceries, […] todayMay 8, 2024 12
insert_link Business / Economics 25 April-2 May 2024 Weekly Economics Wrap: Insights into Global Economic Developments As the week unfolds, significant economic events and developments have shaped various sectors, both domestically and internationally. Here's a concise overview of the key highlights from the world of economics: 1. OPEC's Potential Collaboration with Namibia: OPEC, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, is eyeing potential collaboration with Namibia as the country gears up for its inaugural offshore oil production by 2030. Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais revealed that […] todayMay 2, 2024 4
insert_link Business / Economics 11-18 April 2024 Weekly Economics Wrap: Insights from Around the Globe Namibian Financial Landscape: The Bank of Namibia has decided to maintain the repo rate at 7.75 percent, signaling a cautious approach to monetary policy amid economic uncertainties. Sanlam Namibia reported significant growth in assets, reaching N$4.6 billion in 2023. CEO Tertius Stears expressed confidence in the company's performance, anticipating further growth in policy liabilities. Developments in South Africa: The South African rand experienced depreciation against the U.S. dollar amidst escalating […] todayApril 18, 2024 10
insert_link Business / Economics Weekly Economics Wrap: March 21-28, 2024 As the global economic landscape continues to evolve, this week's wrap-up brings forth significant developments from Namibia, South Africa, across Africa, and internationally. From record-breaking achievements in the mining sector to ambitious economic reforms and market movements, here's a glimpse of the key highlights: Namibia: Andrada Mining's Milestone Performance: Andrada Mining proudly announced record-breaking production figures for the fiscal year 2024 (FY24), accompanied by a robust cash balance of […] todayMarch 28, 2024 13
Paying it forward: Kenyan coastal doctor Bashrahil Mohammed Mafudh has made it his life’s work to care for the most vulnerable in his community, at no cost.
