Business

WINDHOEK - The business world has significantly changed since the internet went mainstream during the early 1990s. I can recall how challenging it was to access information about businesses before this period. At the same time, the past two decades have brought about significant changes within the digital landscape that have led to companies having to either adapt or fall behind.

WINDHOEK – The central bank has maintained the repo rate at 6.75%, in line with the expectations of economic gurus, although there are divergent views regarding the decision to leave the rate unchanged for almost two years while the country’s economy is teetering.

WINDHOEK – Fixed broadband subscriptions in Sub Saharan Africa are estimated to be 6.6 million. This market is expected to grow by up to three-fold by 2023 according to Ovum, a London based global technology research and advisory firm. 

WINDHOEK - Jacky’s Bakery (trading as CakesForNamibia) was recently chosen as one of the recipients of an income generating grant from the Khomas Regional Council (Windhoek East Constituency). 

WINDHOEK - Namutoni Primary School in Windhoek’s Katutura-East Constituency has entered a new phase in its existence as one of the leading institutions embracing and using Information Communication Technology (ICT) for teaching and learning activities.  

WINDHOEK - The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) recently handed over mattresses and educational items valued at N$319 000 to the Tsumkwe Primary and Secondary School, as well as the Tsumkwe community development and learning centre. 

SWAKOPMUND- While Namibian oysters remain one of the most sought after culinary treats on the highly-competitive international mariculture markets, local producers are going at great lengths to meet the high demand.

WINDHOEK – The Namibian Women’s Expo founder and host Frieda Nambwadja is calling upon corporate companies to support or partner up for the event that is scheduled for July 5 to 7 this year.

WINDHOEK - Benefit distributions in communal conservancies often comes in different forms, but mostly in cash. There has been criticism of this, and of the Namibian’s communal conservancies in general, but the Nyae Nyae Conservancy has benefitted significantly from the distribution of cash.

Financial literacy focuses on the knowledge and skills you need to make effective and informed money management decisions. Gaining the knowledge and developing the skills to become financially literate is a lifelong process that begins with something as simple as putting a few dollars in a piggy bank and evolves to more advanced subjects such as budgeting and risk.