Frieda Popyeni Amadhila, founder of Popyeni Jewels, has turned her love for gemstones and creativity into her livelihood. She holds an Honours Degree in Applied Biochemistry and a Certificate in Gemstone Cutting and Polishing. However, her path to success was not an easy one. After graduating, Amadhila struggled to find employment. Faced with the country’s...
Antik Gems Namibia Diamond Polishing company on Friday unveiled its new state-of-the-art diamond polishing facility in Southern Industrial, Windhoek. Inaugurating the new facility, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said that development signifies the growth potential of the Namibian economy. In her speech read by the Minister of Mines and Industry, Frans Kapofi, the President said the opening...
Namibia’s house price index shows that house prices grew by an average of 5.9% in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q25). This is slower than the 7.7% growth seen in the previous quarter (2Q25) and the 7.0% recorded in the same period last year (3Q24). Even with the slowdown, the housing market remains strong and...
Mach 10, an information and communication technology (ICT) company dedicated to driving secure digital transformation, has opened applications for the 2026 intake of its flagship XT Training Programme. As part of the Ohlthaver & List stable, Mach 10 aims to help businesses navigate an evolving digital landscape by utilising cutting-edge technology solutions. Mach 10’s training...
Namibia’s Private Sector Credit Extension (PSCE) growth is expected to remain positive, driven by corporate credit as household borrowing remains subdued. One of the key indicators of economic health, a growth in PSCE usually signals an increased demand for goods and services. “Credit growth rose to 5.9% year-on-year (y/y) in September 2025 from 5.8% y/y...
SHANGHAI – Political stability, functioning systems, institutions, law, order and a vibrant tax regime are but a few of the features that position Namibia head and shoulders above most countries as an ideal investment location. This is what sums up the position of Uaisana Patoko, a senior official from the Ministry of Trade and International...
Hilma was 61 years-old, retired, and proud of the small nests she had built after decades of hard work. Every month, she sat at her kitchen table, carefully balancing her budget for medical bills, home renovations, and a little something for her grandchildren. One morning, the phone rang. The caller addressed her by name, spoke...
Team Namibia hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, 4 November 2025, in Windhoek, bringing together members, partners and industry stakeholders under the theme “Proudly Namibian: Building Brands with a Purpose.” The AGM provided a platform to reflect, collaborate and reaffirm commitment to the “Buy Local, Grow Namibia” vision. The event highlighted achievements of...
SHANGHAI – The China International Import Expo (CIIE) kicked off this week, marking five days that will see 4 108 exhibitors from 155 countries, regions and international organisations participate in national and corporate exhibitions. The expo further seeks to reaffirm China’s commitment to opening its markets while promoting trade and investment. Through the CIIE platform,...
The Namibia Employers Federation (NEF) has welcomed a renewed global focus on the three fundamental pillars of social development: poverty eradication, full and productive employment and decent work for all, and social integration. The NEF emphasised that these pillars align closely with Namibia’s national development goals. The federation emphasises that the three pillars are essential...