Director for research and financial sector development at the Bank of Namibia, Emma Haiyambo, said the bank estimates a positive growth from 2021. This is after the domestic economy performed very poorly in 2020, registering a negative growth of 8.5%.
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BBLNN stands firm against property repossessions
Black Business Leadership Network of Namibia (BBLNN) president Irene Simeon-Kurtz last Friday affirmed the decision to challenge the repossession of properties by commercial banks. She believes commercial banks are on an onslaught against the plight of black businesses in the country.
MTC Fast Five Cup set for Saturday
The head coach of Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) who are the reigning champions of the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League (NNPL), said their preparations for the Fast Five tournament tomorrow faced a bit of a challenge as they could not get enough training due to persistent rain over the past few days.
!Gawaxab: Businesses need to readjust models
Bank of Namibia governor Johannes !Gawaxab believes the time is ripe for businesses to readjust their operational models in order to arrest the negative effects of the pandemic and revive the struggling economy.
Hanganeni takes issue with illegal anglers
The director of Hanganeni Artisanal Fishing Association (HAFA), Herman /Honeb, is outraged about illegal fishing activities in Henties Bay, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. According to /Honeb, illegal fishing is compromising the price of high value fish for its members.
Team Namibia aims to rebuild membership after Covid
Outlining its agenda for 2022 during their annual general meeting this week, Team Namibia’s Business Manager at Outsol Solutions, Sidney Hanstein, said the organisation is ready to be a relevant and influential voice of business, products, and industries in Namibia.
Namibia records highest inflation since 2019
The annual inflation rate for January 2022 increased to 4.6%, compared to 2.7% recorded in January 2021.
Consumers face higher credit cost…as central bank raises repo rate
Consumers who tightened their belts during the last couple of years due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, coupled with a persistent recession, now have to reduce their spending even further because the Bank of Namibia yesterday increased the repo rate with 25 basis points from 3.75% to 4%.
IPPR to challenge corruption complacency…doesn’t buy ‘lack of resources’ excuse
The Institute for Public Policy Research is taking the fight against corruption to another level.
NamPower imported 67% of local electricity demand
The Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) imported 67.4% of power from neighbouring countries and the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) market to meet the country’s electricity demand. This is an increase from 59% of the 2019/20 financial year.