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Slow Growth of Capricorn’s Loan Book Sparks Concerns Over Future Earnings
By: Staff writer The Capricorn Group’s slow growth of its loan book is raising doubts about its ability to maintain strong earnings, as rising costs and potential margin pressures add to the challenges. The Group’s gross loans and advances increased by N$1.18 billion since 30 June 2024, reaching N$51.8 billion. This growth was […]
Namibians to Feel Pinch of Proposed 2% VAT Increase in South Africa
By: Loise Shiimi Namibian economists warn that a proposed 2% increase in South Africa’s value-added tax (VAT) could have a significant impact on Namibian consumers, as the hike contributes to rising costs of goods and inflation. South Africa’s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, recently postponed the tabling of the national budget to 12 March […]
Shiimi Raps NIDA Over Knuckles For N$3 Billion Non-Performing Assets
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi, David Shoombe Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi has urged the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) to use its N$3 billion worth of assets to drive sustainable growth. This comes after the entity reported a N$102 million loss in 2024 after launching its first annual report in six years of existence. “If […]
Namibia’s Efforts to Exit FATF Greylist Not Over
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s potential failure to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist by the end of its current cycle in March 2025 will not mark the end of the country’s efforts, according to economist Salomo Hei. This assurance follows the Financial Intelligence Centre’s (FIC) announcement on Monday that Namibia has […]
Windhoek Sees Growth in Building Approvals
By: Dolly Menas Windhoek recorded a 5.2% year-on-year (y/y) increase in approved building plans this January, with the city’s municipality approving 74 building plans valued at N$47 million. Despite this growth in approvals, the total value of the plans decreased by 12.1% y/y. According to data compiled by IJG, 38 building plans valued […]
Boy Who Travelled 200 km to Attend Nujoma’s Memorial Receives N$31,500
By: Annakleta Haikera Thirteen-year-old orphan John Kakuwa, who travelled 200 km from Divundu to Rundu to attend the memorial service of Founding President Dr. Sam Nujoma, will return to school for the first time in over two years after touching the hearts of mourners. Kakuwa made the journey last Thursday, hoping to attend one […]
EV Industry Warns Against Excessive Regulation
By: Justicia Shipena Electric vehicle (EV) industry experts are cautioning that excessive regulatory oversight and a lack of private sector engagement could hinder Namibia’s transition to electric mobility. Namibia’s plan to implement an EV charging infrastructure regulatory framework is set to commence in April 2025. The framework will outline installation conditions, regulatory requirements, […]
TVET Centres to Offer Diplomas to Meet Industry Demands
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi Namibia is set to upgrade its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centres from certificate programs to diploma-level education, aligning with industry demands and job creation goals. This was announced by Minister of Higher Education, Itah Kandjii-Murangi, during the launch of a TVET task force she established in collaboration […]
Non-Performing Loans Threaten Banks’ Stability
By: Justicia Shipena Economists are warning that the growing volume of non-performing loans (NPLs) in Namibia could destabilise the financial sector and jeopardise banks’ balance sheets. An increasing number of Namibians are defaulting on loans due to affordability challenges, with experts attributing the trend to prolonged economic difficulties spanning nearly a decade. By […]
Paratus Strengthens Its Cybersecurity After Cyber Attack
By: Justicia Shipena Paratus has announced additional investments in advanced cybersecurity solutions following a cyber attack that targeted its systems last week. The company stated that these investments are part of its proactive and continuous strategy to strengthen its cybersecurity posture. “To support these recovery efforts, we have made significant additional investments, since […]