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@TheBriefLive The BriefThe Brief posts on X about namibia, business, finance, bank the most. They currently have XXXXXX followers and 2837 posts still getting attention that total XXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.
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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours
"Beware of rilide malware: A growing threat to online banking security By Colan Esterhuizen-Andreas Standard Bank Namibia is warning clients and the public about the rising threat of Rilide malware a sophisticated cyberattack targeting online banking users. This malicious software is designed to steal sensitive information and bypass security measures posing a serious risk to financial safety. What is Rilide Malware Rilide is a dangerous strain of malware that operates as a malicious browser extension. Once installed it can intercept login credentials and manipulate authentication processes."
X Link 2025-12-16T06:47Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"CRAN receives majority submissions backing Starlinks entry into Namibia The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has received 1180 written public submissions on Starlinks telecommunications and spectrum licence applications with the majority supporting the satellite internet providers proposed entry into the Namibian market. CRAN Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations Mufaro Nesongano said that as at Friday XX December 2025 1164 submissions supported the application while XX opposed it. He said both supportive and opposing submissions included substantive issues"
X Link 2025-12-16T09:31Z 10.3K followers, 1814 engagements
"Absa details R750m role in Namibias Eurobond repayment Absa Bank Namibia has revealed that it committed R XXX million to a R XXX billion financing facility arranged for the Government of the Republic of Namibia to support Eurobond repayment obligations. Absa Bank Namibia Chief Representative Officer Vivian Groenewald said the facility was part of a broader financing arrangement that enabled government to meet its external debt commitments while strengthening domestic fiscal resilience. This milestone financing marked one of the first commercial local bank debt solutions of its kind laying the"
X Link 2025-12-16T15:58Z 10.3K followers, 1236 engagements
"Ingah Ekandjo joins Old Mutual Namibia as Retail Mass Managing Director Old Mutual Namibia has appointed Ingah Ekandjo as Managing Director of its Retail Mass Business effective X January 2026. Ekandjo brings more than XX years of experience in the financial services sector spanning insurance and banking including XX years at executive level. She holds an undergraduate degree a Masters degree in Business Leadership and has completed several leadership development programmes locally and internationally. #namibia #banking #appointment #leadership @OldMutualNam"
X Link 2025-12-17T09:52Z 10.3K followers, 1350 engagements
"Meatco misses 70000 slaughter target The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) has missed its 70000-head slaughter target for the period ending January 2026 after improved rainfall and disease pressures reduced cattle deliveries. Meatco said better rainfall encouraged producers to retain stock and prioritise restocking for the 2026 season while deliveries were further constrained by Lumpy Skin Disease which persisted from late 2024 into mid-2025. Interim Chief Executive Officer Albertus Aochamub said slaughter volumes fell to about 35000 cattle from south of the Veterinary Cordon Fence and"
X Link 2025-12-17T14:42Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"Namibias non-bank financial sector assets climb XXX% to N$528.2bn in Q3 Namibias non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) sector recorded asset growth of XXX% during the third quarter of the year with total assets rising to N$528.2 billion according to the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa). Namfisa said the increase represented a XXX% rise quarter on quarter and a XXXX% improvement compared to the same period last year. This growth was underpinned by favourable financial market developments with pension funds long-term insurers and collective investment schemes"
X Link 2025-12-17T15:13Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"MTC expands regional footprint with three new mobile homes Mobile Telecommunications Ltd (MTC) has expanded its retail footprint by opening three new Mobile Homes one in Divundu the first for the town and additional outlets in Rundu and Katima Mulilo bringing the total number of Mobile Homes launched in 2025 to five. The new shops are expected to open to the public in the first week of November. MTC Chief Commercial Officer Octavius Kahiya said the expansion is part of the companys strategy to improve accessibility and bring essential services closer to customers in the regions. #namibia"
X Link 2025-10-28T15:33Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"Starlink in Namibia: A digital opportunity or a strategic threat to sovereignty By Lot Ndamanomhata As Namibia moves deeper into the digital age the promise of faster cheaper and more accessible internet has stirred excitement across the country. Starlink Elon Musks global satellite network has been praised internationally for connecting remote regions at unprecedented speeds. Yet behind the optimism lies a far more complex and troubling reality one involving national sovereignty cybersecurity economic vulnerability and geopolitical exposure. #namibia #starlink #communication #ElonMusk"
X Link 2025-12-08T08:35Z 10.3K followers, 4383 engagements
"MTC Marketing Indaba back in 2026 with expanded regional line-up Mobile Telecommunications Ltd (MTC) has announced that the second edition of the MTC Branding and Marketing Indaba will take place from X to XX April 2026 at the Movenpick Hotel in Windhoek. MTCs Chief Brand Marketing Communications and Sustainability Officer Tim Ekandjo said the event will continue to serve as a national platform for branding marketing public relations and advertising following the inaugural Indaba held in 2025. He said the 2026 programme will centre on the theme Marketing from the Heart and will again convene"
X Link 2025-12-08T15:04Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"Namibias real ambassadors are already abroad By David Junias There are two kinds of ambassadors appointed ones and everyone that is abroad. Not everyone can be appointed by the State but the second kind of ambassador is open to all of us. The moment you step across a border you become an ambassador whether you like it or not. Every time you mention that you come from a country of endless dunes wild oceans and warm people someone in the room pulls out their phone searches for Namibia and saves it for a future conversation. That quiet moment is diplomacy in action often performed without"
X Link 2025-12-11T07:33Z 10.3K followers, 2594 engagements
"Old Mutual appoints Johannes Abraham as Group Assurance and Forensics Manager Old Mutual Namibia has appointed Johannes Abraham as its new Group Assurance and Forensics Manager within the Corporate Governance team. Abraham joins the insurer from Letshego Holdings Namibia where he served as Fraud Risk Manager. A Certified Fraud Examiner with more than XX years experience in law enforcement Abraham brings a strong background in fraud risk management security and forensic investigations. Old Mutual Namibia said his appointment is expected to strengthen governance assurance and risk oversight"
X Link 2025-12-12T11:31Z 10.3K followers, 1243 engagements
"Shoprite holds the cheapest basket in December even as costs climb above N$1000 again The December 2025 comparison shows continued price competition among Namibias major retailers. Shoprite once again delivers the most affordable overall basket at N$1013.78 maintaining its position as the value leader. Model and Choppies follow closely at N$1032.78 offering strong mid-range pricing. On the other end Metro records the highest basket cost at N$1120.68 largely due to elevated prices on meat stuff and selected fresh produce items. #namibia #windhoek #groceries #foodprices #foodpricesurvey"
X Link 2025-12-15T09:46Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"Namibias transport sector creates over 30000 direct jobs Namibias transport sector employs more than 30000 people directly with universities and vocational training centres playing a critical role in supplying the skills needed to sustain the industry Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has said. Nekundi said higher education institutions including the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) the University of Namibia (UNAM) and the International University of Management (IUM) together with vocational training centres are central to governments efforts to build the countrys"
X Link 2025-12-15T16:13Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"Our Tuesday edition is out now catch up on the latest business and finance news from Namibia. Read it here click link: join our WhatsApp channel to get The Brief straight to your phone on to get our daily edition and stay updated with Namibias business and finance news every weekday. #namibia #business #finnews #namibiabusinessnews"
X Link 2025-12-16T19:33Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"Streaming and social media drive Namibias data revenue to N$928m in Q3 Data services remained the main revenue driver in Namibias information and communications technology sector during the third quarter of 2025 according to the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN). CRANs Quarterly Statistics Bulletin for July to September 2025 shows that total data revenue increased from N$876 million in the second quarter to N$928 million in the third quarter reflecting growing consumer reliance on streaming social media and cloud-based services. Voice revenue declined slightly from N$702"
X Link 2025-12-16T16:13Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"Old Mutual appoints Carmen Forster as Designate Managing Director for Corporate Segment Old Mutual Namibia has appointed Carmen Forster as Designate Managing director of its Corporate Segment effective X January 2026 with her formal appointment as Managing director set to take effect on X April 2026. Forster will succeed Patricia Olivier who is scheduled to retire in May 2026 following what the company described as a long and distinguished career with Old Mutual. Old Mutual Namibia Group chief executive officer Tassius Chigariro said the appointment reflects the groups focus on leadership"
X Link 2025-12-17T11:11Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"TOP X BUSINESS STORIES THIS WEEK 1.BoN expected to hold policy rate as reserves remains under pressure- X. Starlink edges closer to Namibian market as CRAN publishes licence applications- X. Namibias rand peg remains best option Gawaxab insists- X. NTB backs national airline to boost air connectivity- X. AfDB commits N$30.3bn to Namibias economic transformation plan-"
X Link 2025-12-07T15:54Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"Why Namibia should focus on housing supply not rent control By Etuna Hango Rent control is often promoted as a quick fix for high rents but both basic economics and extensive empirical research show it consistently harms the very households it aims to protect. In Namibia where the housing crisis stems from a chronic shortage of serviced land and formal units a Rent Control Bill targets symptoms rather than causes. The priority should be expanding serviced land and housing supply not suppressing prices administratively. #namibia #housintsupply #rentcontrol"
X Link 2025-12-11T07:21Z 10.3K followers, 12.3K engagements
"Employee benefits as a key driver of financial stability in Namibia By Emda Fourie Financial security is no longer just about retirementits about resilience throughout life. Rising living costs evolving family structures and longer lifespans mean that financial planning must address both the present and the future. What happens during a persons working years is just as important as what happens after retirement. Employee benefits are central to this conversation. Too often underestimated or misunderstood they provide practical protection for working Namibians and their families. #namibia"
X Link 2025-12-11T14:11Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"Namibias MICE visa generates over N$1.5m in first months Namibias Meetings Incentives Conferences and Events (MICE) visa has generated more than N$1.5 million since its introduction in June with XXX visas issued to international delegates attending conferences meetings and business events across various sectors. Speaking at the soft launch of the Namibia Convention Bureau (NCB) NCB manager Esther Ndilula said XX events have been supported or co-hosted since June spanning sectors including energy mining food systems digital industries communications technology global business and the creative"
X Link 2025-12-16T14:56Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"Free tertiary education in Namibia: Jobless graduates and Vision 2023 By Jivan G M Gariseb When Namibias first female president Her Excellency Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced that tertiary and vocational education will be free starting in 2026 the nation erupted with hope pride and curiosity. This is a breakthrough for students and families who struggle with registration fees and acquiring student loans. It also signals the government of the day wants to empower the youth and help uplift the countrys human capital. #namibia #education #freetertiary"
X Link 2025-12-17T06:41Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"Our Wednesday edition is out now catch up on the latest business and finance news from Namibia. Read it here click link: join our WhatsApp channel to get The Brief straight to your phone on to get our daily edition and stay updated with Namibias business and finance news every weekday. #namibia #business #finnews #namibiabusinessnews"
X Link 2025-12-17T20:19Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"Eos completes first investment exit with sale of Erongo Medical Group stake Eos Capital has completed the exit of the Allegrow Funds investment in Erongo Medical Group (EMG) marking the private equity firms first realised exit since its establishment and a notable development for Namibias young private equity market. The investment in EMG formed part of Eos Capitals strategy to secure exposure to defensive high-impact sectors with a particular focus on healthcare infrastructure and specialist medical services. During the investment period EMG strengthened its operational platform improved"
X Link 2025-12-11T09:20Z 10.3K followers, 1543 engagements
"Namibia Securities Exchange wins regional innovation award The Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) has been named Most Innovative Securities Exchange Southern Africa 2025 at the Global Banking and Finance Awards 2025 hosted by Global Banking and Finance Review. The international awards programme recognises excellence innovation and leadership across the global financial services industry including banking capital markets investment services environmental social and governance (ESG) practices and financial innovation. According to the organisers the awards highlight institutions that demonstrate"
X Link 2025-12-16T07:02Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"President appoints six more members to national task forces President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed six additional members to the Presidential Task Forces expanding the teams established to address economic recovery constraints health system pressures and Namibias land and housing backlog. The latest appointments build on the initial XX members named earlier for the three national task forces. The Presidency said the additions are intended to strengthen the task forces capacity to drive focused interventions improve coordination and accelerate implementation across key national"
X Link 2025-12-17T18:04Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"When we explain nature well people listen. When people listen we act collectively. By Disney Andreas Namibia faces urgent environmental challenges from accelerating biodiversity loss to climate instability. These issues are deeply personal here as our landscapes wildlife and natural resources underpin livelihoods food security tourism and national resilience. Yet the science explaining ecosystem changes and necessary protections is often locked in technical jargon global frameworks and policy documents that feel remote from everyday life. #namibia #biodiversity #climate"
X Link 2025-12-18T06:56Z 10.3K followers, 2883 engagements
"Namibias fish exports reach N$4.2bn in Q3 2025 Namibias exports of fish crustaceans molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates rose to N$4.2 billion in the third quarter of 2025 up from N$3.6 billion in the same period last year according to the Namibia Statistics Agencys Quarterly Fishing Indicator Statistical Bulletin. Statistician General and NSA Chief Executive Officer Alex Shimuafeni said Spain was the main export destination during the quarter under review accounting for XXXX% of total fish exports. The main product exported to Spain was frozen hake fillets. The second and third largest"
X Link 2025-12-18T10:37Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"German brands lag as Chinese vehicle brands double market share in November German brands recorded another subdued performance in Namibias vehicle market in November 2025 delivering XXX units and securing a XXX% market share according to Simonis Storm economist Almandro Jansen. Volkswagen accounted for XX units followed by Mercedes-Benz with XX units with sales increasingly concentrated in rental and corporate fleet channels as private buyers become more price conscious. Japanese manufacturers however continued to dominate the market during the month recording XXX units sold and accounting"
X Link 2025-12-18T10:50Z 10.3K followers, 2948 engagements