In the wake of emerging calls for write-offs on loan repayments for small and medium enterprises issued with the purpose of enhancing Namibia’s development, economic activity and prosperity, DBN Executive for Marketing and Corporate Communication Jerome Mutumba, has amplified important aspects of mutual responsibility for lending and borrowing, which he stated must be factored into the concept of
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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.
Opinion – GIPF to take services to Kunene region
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Katima development critical for intra-African trade…Zambezi logistics hub a competitive advantage for transporters
The development of the Zambezi region, particularly Katima Mulilo as a major international border and logistics hub for the SADC region is critical to the promotion of deeper regional and infrastructure integration, trade and transport logistics efficiencies.
Opinion – AG says Model Law on Public Financial Mgt good for SDGs
Auditor-General (AG) Junias Kandjeke has commended the SADC Parliamentary Forum for developing a SADC Model Law on Public Financial Management (PFM), saying the regional soft law can help in efforts to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
!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.
Agribank trains //Kharas women
The Agricultural Bank of Namibia, as a development finance institution, does not only lend money for the promotion of agriculture and related activities, but is also responsible for the provision of Agri-advisory services to farmers.
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.
Beware of business email compromise fraud
FNB Namibia once again warns customers and the public of targeted phishing e-mails, also known as business email compromise fraud.
SACU members migrate to Harmonised System 2022
All SACU member states simultaneously implemented the 2022 version of the Harmonised System (HS) Nomenclature on 1 January 2022, in the context of the SACU Common External Tariff (CET), which has replaced the HS 2017 version.