The recent focus on empowering informal and microenterprises is a necessary affirmation for further development of Namibia’s economy. Development of new market spaces, as well as ongoing management of and upgrades to SME parks as good omens for the future.
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Women step up business skills
Women entrepreneurs recently took their business skills to the next level through an online and face-to-face training programme provided by Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) in Namibia.
Opinion – Artificial Intelligence: Data is the new gold rush
Technology and innovation developments continue unabated, and it makes my heart sing. I love anything to do with Tech, and what we are seeing right now will be a game-changer across the world as well as in Namibia.
Mouton confirmed as new NamPost COO
NamPost has confirmed the appointment of Willem Mouton in the position of Chief Operating Officer, effective 1 September 2022. Mouton brings with him a wealth of experience, having served in similar roles as Chief Executive Officer of the United Africa Group for the past eight years, and Head of Business Development at Nampro Fund.
Dienda calls for water debt write off
Supporting a motion in the National Assembly this week, Popular Democratic Mo v e m e n t ( P DM ) parliamentarian Elma Dienda called on government to ensure every Namibian is guaranteed access to water while allowing residents to start afresh with current and new water payments.
Third market day urges SMEs to expand
As local small and medium enterprises continue to face a unique set of challenges, exasperated by rising government debt and the weakening Namibia Dol lar, a Windhoek-based businesswoman has identified an opportunity to assist small business owners to market their products.
Opinion – Multiplication of traditional leaders vis-a-vis nationalism
It is usually said that ‘what goes around comes around’, but perhaps in the current Namibian situation should be the other way round – that ‘what comes around goes around’.
Opinion – Administrative justice and action in Namibia … a case law of NSFAF CEO
The right to administrative justice is guaranteed in the Namibian Constitution under Article 18, which requires administrative bodies and administrative officials to act fairly and reasonably – and it should comply with requirements of relevant legislation and common law.
Opinion – Divorce law and its implications on a divorce process
Namibia’s current divorce law is an outdated system, inherited from the colonial government at independence, based on the fault system of divorce.
Opinion – Kingston Container Terminal: How deals are negotiated
How does Jamaica, a small island 70 times smaller than Namibia and without major minerals, manage to get things right?








