Namibia’s latest private sector credit numbers suggest something many businesses and banks have already fell on the ground: the pace of credit growth is easing, but the recovery itself has not gone anywhere. Data for December 2025 shows that private sector credit extension (PSCE) grew by 4.4% year on year, slightly down from 4.5% in...
MTC Maris has taken a significant step in expanding mobile money access across Namibia by partnering with one of Africa’s leading distributors of mobile money and digital payment services, Kazang. The move is set to make financial services easier to reach for people in cities, informal settlements, and even Namibia’s most remote rural areas. Through...
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) on Friday launched the second telecommunications tower in Ehomba, Kunene region, under the Universal Service Fund (USF) initiative. The launch of the tower follows the successful inaugural USF tower deployment in Epinga, Ohangwena region, which was inaugurated in November 2025. These deployments exemplify the government’s unwavering commitment to...
The Old Mutual Foundation is scheduled to host its Youth Indaba 3.0 on 12 February 2026 at the UNAM Hifikepunye Pohamba (HP) Campus in Ongwediva, under the theme “From Learning to Earning: Creating Sustainable Futures.” Now in its third iteration, the Youth Indaba has become a flagship platform for meaningful engagement on youth development, economic...
MUMBAI – Indian exporters yesterday hailed Donald Trump’s announcement of a US-India trade deal and a pledge to slash tariffs on the nation’s goods that brings an end to months of uncertainty, but analysts urged caution citing a lack of clarity. The US president said that the agreement came together after prime minister Narendra Modi...
When Costance Likando speaks about food, she talks about life, survival, and hope. Behind every plate she prepares is a story of resilience that began in the heart of the Zambezi region and continued to grow far beyond Namibia’s borders. Likando is the founder of ‘The Japo’s Taste,’ operating under Chibbe Investment CC. Based in...
Namibia’s men’s grooming industry is experiencing consistent growth as an increasing numbers of men invest in professional grooming services, aligning with a worldwide trend. Business listings from early 2026 indicate that approximately 75 barbershops are active across Namibia. These are located in Windhoek, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, and various smaller towns. The sector comprises of small...
The Namibia Ports Authority (Namport) has marked another key milestone in its port modernisation journey by investing over N$22 million in logistics support, including next-generation reach stackers, at the Port of Walvis Bay. The equipment was supplied by Forklift Allied Equipment, a long-standing strategic partner in Namport’s fleet modernisation programme. The newly delivered machines are...
The National Youth Development Fund (NYDF), which aims to support youth entrepreneurship by providing financial assistance without requiring collateral, targets young Namibians aged 18 to 45. The Fund, introduced by the Ministry of Finance, has approved the expansion of youth business financing through the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN), with approvals totaling approximately N$15 million. ...
A senior accounting and financial advisor said industry experts and civil servants are dumbfounded and have been left searching for answers after what he called the dismantling of the government’s Payroll Deduction Management System (PDMS). This was after the government last year decided to discontinue discretionary payroll deductions through the PDMS by 30 November 2025. ...