Pricilla Mukokobi Matheus David Mobile Telecommunication Company (MTC) Maris, in collaboration with Letshego Micro Financial Services Namibia (LMFSN), yesterday launched its instant loan service product, ‘Taamba Maris’, aimed at deepening financial access and empowering communities through mobile technology. MTC Maris, derived from the Khoekhoegowab word for ‘money’, aims to revolutionise access to financial services in...
Namibia is preparing to take a step into the oil and gas industry, as the country positions itself to start processing crude oil once production begins. With major oil discoveries made in 2022, Namibia is becoming a new hotspot for global energy companies and investors. Among the companies eyeing Namibia’s oil potential is TSE Oil...
Born in Otjiwarongo and raised in Windhoek, Jenita Amupolo (19) is not your typical teenager. While many her age are still figuring out what they want to do, she is already running her own growing nail business, Nails By Dulla. She is doing it with pride, purpose and polish. Amupolo was raised in a family...
At just 26 years old, Ilona Shivute is breathing new life into dirty tekkies. She is not only pursuing a healthcare career but also walking confidently in the shoes of a determined entrepreneur. In a world where many young people struggle to find stability, she is building hers one pair of clean shoes at a...
President Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah this week officially launched Namibia’s sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), calling it a bold and urgent step to fix the country’s slow and unequal economic growth. The plan, which is set to run from 2025 to 2030, is the last one before the country reaches its ambitious Vision 2030, described as...
Namibia’s green hydrogen industry has recorded major progress in the first half of 2025, positioning the country as a leading force in Africa’s ambitious clean energy revolution. The latest government update, Traction III, states that, on green hydrogen’s mid-year review, the sector’s development is closely aligned with the targets outlined in last year’s Traction II...
Not every entrepreneur starts off with a booming business and instant profits. For many, the road to success is paved with patience, persistence and small victories. Founder of TFY Investment, Johanna Shinana, turned humble beginnings and unemployment into a dream she has always wanted to be ‘a business owner’. What began as a one-woman operation...
30-year-old Paulus Ndala, who began selling vegetables at the Khomasdal circle in 2018, is faced with unemployment and mounting family responsibilities. He says he was forced to start his business to keep his household afloat. His day starts at 07h00, as he goes to the supermarket to order tomatoes, onions and eggs. “Life has forced...
More than half of Namibia’s working population is under severe financial stress. This was revealed at a masterclass hosted by Old Mutual on Friday, which brought together journalists and media professionals to strengthen financial reporting. The national survey paints a picture of both resilience and risk, as many households stretch their incomes through side hustles...
The wait is finally over. For weeks, Namibians have followed the finalists’ journey on social media, witnessing their passion, their travel across Namibia, and the inspiring advocacies they’ve championed. Each post has given them a glimpse into their hearts, and now, the moment they’ve all been waiting for has arrived. Ten incredible women are set...