According to Rand Merchant Bank’s (RMB) Markets Research team, Africa’s outlook for the year-ahead includes optimism for growth in Namibia over the medium-term, which will be determined by efforts of both the private and public sectors to increase renewable energy across the country.
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EU invests N$36 million in solid waste management
During a virtual ceremony on Monday, 31 January 2022, City of Windhoek mayor Sade Gawanas signed an agreement with her counterpart from the City of Bremen, mayor Andreas Bovenschulte, to implement a European Union-funded project to improve solid waste management in Windhoek.
Trustco revenue down 49% to N$313 million …as losses after tax up by 190% to N$988 million
For the 2021 financial year, Trustco reported a decrease in revenue of 49% to N$313 million, with an increase in basic as well as headline losses of 228% and 201% respectively, or losses down to N$872 million and N$766 million, respectively. Losses after tax increased by 190% to N$988 million, compared to a loss after tax of N$343 million the previous year.
MSME Policy aims to foster small business development
The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT) launched the MSME policy that was approved by Cabinet and parliament in 2016. The major objectives of the policy are to foster the development of MSMEs by adopting international good practices for modernisation and upgrading of technology.
Theft and vandalism of telecommunications infrastructure a growing concern
Since the advent of the festive season, Telecom Namibia has been experiencing a number of service disruptions affecting dozens of customers mainly due to the theft of copper wires.
New regulations on the cards for property industry
As the proliferation of apartment and townhouse complexes in Namibia continues unabated due to an ongoing housing crisis, many residents around the country inevitably end up belonging to a body corporate, which in turn appoints a property management company to cater for the maintenance needs of the respective properties.
Learner testing resumes at all NaTIS centres countrywide
The Roads Authority (RA) has confirmed that bookings for learner licence testing will commence on Tuesday, 1 February 2022 at all NaTIS centres countrywide. A statement from the RA informed that applicants will no longer be required to drop their applications in a box at NaTIS centres.
Black business network questions DBN mandate …bemoan repossession of businesses and homes
The Black Business Leadership Network of Namibia (BBLNN) held a peaceful demonstration on Friday, where it alleged the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has adopted a mandate of liquidating mostly black businesses.
GIPF remains a formidable provider of lifelong pensioner support
The GIPF has taken note of articles circulating on social media regarding the “death after retirement” benefits offered by the GIPF, and more so as it affects members who are single at the time of their death.
Debt has become a lifeline for many Namibians
It is therefore not surprising that the ripple effect of the current financial environment has not only created an environment of constant stress, but has also led to a cycle of debt for many individuals.