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Business Analysis: ZAMPOST at a Crossroads — Legacy Infrastructure vs. Digital Opportunity
Zambian Observer
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July 29, 2025
Business Analysis: ZAMPOST at a Crossroads — Legacy Infrastructure vs. Digital Opportunity. ZAMPOST, Zambia’s long-standing postal and courier service, is increasingly finding itself at the center of national conversation not for its triumphs, but...
Financial sector misses local ownership target by 5%
Windhoek Observer
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Justicia Shipena The financial sector has underperformance in several areas, with local ownership and control reaching only 20% against a target of 25% in the last ten years. This shortfall indicates limited local participation in the financial...
Gold rush by African central banks carries liquidity and price risks, says Fitch’s BMI unit
BusinessLIVE
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Nairobi — Sub-Saharan African central banks that have added gold to their reserves in recent years could face price and liquidity crises if the value of the precious metal slides, BMI, a unit of Fitch Group, said on Wednesday. Ghana, Tanzania and...
Namibia launches 10-year strategy to transform financial sector
Xinhua News Agency
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WINDHOEK, July 28 (Xinhua) -- Namibia on Monday unveiled a comprehensive financial sector transformation strategy aimed at modernizing the country's financial system and expanding access to finance over the next decade. The Namibia Financial...
Clean-up day at Windhoek’s Single Quarters sparks smiles, gripes and calls for better toilets
The Namibian
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July 30, 2025
A clean-up campaign was held at Single Quarters, also known as Oshetu Community Market, in Windhoek on Wednesday. The event was organised by the City of Windhoek, which says the market undergoes a thorough cleaning every Wednesday to maintain a...
Cabinet approves drafting of space science and technology bill
The Namibian
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August 2, 2025
The Cabinet has approved the drafting of a space science and technology bill, which will provide a legal and institutional framework to guide Namibia’s space-related activities. The decision was announced by minister of information and...
Namra extends tax return deadline
The Namibian
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August 2, 2025
The Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) has extended the deadline for the submission of income tax returns to 31 October. This applies to taxpayers affected by the implementation of Section 21 of the Income Tax Act of 1981. Namra spokesperson...
Eenhana Expo a Call for Local Enterprise Growth
Villager
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July 30, 2025
By: Patemoshela Lukolo The 15th Eenhana Expo officially opened this week under the theme ‘Advancing Innovation and Diversification,’ positioning itself as a platform for inclusive growth and strategic economic engagement in northern Namibia....
Mapping organized criminal economies in East and Southern Africa
Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime
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July 30, 2025
East and Southern Africa (ESA) is a pivotal node for organized crime, connecting regional criminal markets to global networks. From the shores of Somalia to border crossings and international air and seaports in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania,...
President calls for reparative justice on Pan-African Women’s Day
The Namibian
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August 2, 2025
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for reparative justice and solidarity on Saturday, marking the 63rd anniversary of Pan-African Women’s Day (Pawo). This year’s event was held under the theme ‘Advancing Social and Economic Justice for...
UAE's non-oil foreign trade hits $462.8bn in first half, defying trends
The National News
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The UAE's non-oil foreign trade rose by 24 per cent annually in the first six months of 2025, bucking the global trend as the Emirates continues to diversify its economy and forge trade deals across continents. The value of aggregate non-oil...
Namibian president concerned about rising suicide rates nationwide
Xinhua News Agency
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WINDHOEK, July 28 (Xinhua) -- Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Monday expressed concern about the country's rising suicide rate, calling on communities and civil servants to reflect and respond with greater compassion and vigilance....
Namibia Primed to Host First-Ever Commonwealth Youth Dialogue
Villager
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July 28, 2025
By: Hee-Dee Walenga From 4 to 8 August 2025, Namibia will be home to the Commonwealth Youth Council’s (CYC) First Consultative Dialogue. This is after Namibia hosted the first-ever Commonwealth Business Summit in June. The dialogue will be hosted...
Windhoek business owner shot dead during robbery
Namibian Sun
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July 25, 2025
A 39-year-old woman, Finna Natangwe Nghifikwa, was shot and killed during an armed robbery in Windhoek’s Wanaheda on Tuesday evening.Nghifikwa, the owner of the fashion business ... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing,...
Namibia plans to empower locals to actively participate in the petroleum sector
African Mining Market
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July 28, 2025
In the next five years, the government plans to increase carried participation from 10% to 15%. This goal is outlined in the recently launched sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), which sets 2030 as the deadline. The goal is to empower citizens...
Okutoyi banks on superb preparations to deliver at the Billie Jean tourney
Star
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Africa Games tennis champion, Angela Okutoyi/ FILE Fresh from winning a silver medal at the World University Games in Germany, the Africa Games champion Angela Okutoyi has her sights on leading the country to glory at the Billie Jean King Cup...
40% of Namibians suffer financial stress
The Namibian
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July 29, 2025
Ngurare opens up about almost taking his life Financial stress is increasingly affecting the mental health of Namibians, with experts linking economic hardship to rising cases of anxiety and depression. About 40% of Namibians earning N$3 000 or...
USAFRICOM deepens security ties with Namibia
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 30, 2025
In a move to reinforce growing ties between the United States and Namibia, two top leaders from the United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) recently visited the African country to boost security cooperation and civil-military engagement in the...
Future of Business Conference set for August
Windhoek Observer
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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Nedbank Namibia will host its first-ever Future of Business Conference next month at Droombos in Windhoek. The event targets owner-managed businesses, emerging startups, and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with a focus on...
St. Kitts and Nevis Addresses Global Trade Challenges and Explores Regional Solutions
Win Media SKN
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July 29, 2025
by Kevon Browne St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN)—At a recent Prime Minister Press Conference, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil Douglas provided insight into the significant impact the shifting global trade...