[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] #  @TheBriefLive The Brief The Brief posts on X about namibia, business, finance, bank the most. 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Chief Operating Officer Sean N. Cardinaalsaid the company decided to exit the business after repeated efforts to revive the brand failed to deliver growth. #namibia #shoecity #pepkor" [X Link](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1994076441223254217) 2025-11-27T16:10Z 10.3K followers, 9520 engagements "Namibia and Botswana approve N$7.2bn Curro acquisition Namibia and Botswana have approved the N$7.2 billion acquisition of Curro Holdings Limited by the trustees of the Jannie Mouton Stigting Trust. The transaction involves the Trust purchasing all issued shares in Curro at R13 per share a XX% premium on the companys closing share price of R8.13 on XX August 2025. The Namibian Competition Commission (NACC) found that the deal is unlikely to substantially lessen competition or strengthen a dominant market position. #namibia #approval #curro #botswana #JannieMouton" [X Link](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1994085277015437726) 2025-11-27T16:45Z 10.3K followers, 3503 engagements "President appoints 51-member task forces to tackle economy health and housing President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed XX members to three national task forces established to tackle economic recovery constraints health system pressures and Namibias housing and land backlog. She said the country continues to face rising living costs uneven service delivery and domestic economic bottlenecks that require a coordinated national response. According to the President these pressures have exposed the limits of fragmented policymaking and reinforced the need for a shared platform where" [X Link](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1995536125738279166) 2025-12-01T16:51Z 10.3K followers, 21.6K engagements "BoN expected to hold policy rate as reserves remain under pressure The Bank of Namibia (BoN) is expected to keep the policy rate unchanged at its Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Wednesday as the central bank continues to prioritise protecting foreign reserves and maintaining macroeconomic stability. According to the latest Private Sector Credit Extension (PSCE) update from First National Bank (FNB) Namibia the repo rate is likely to remain steady although the bank still anticipates a modest XXXXX percentage point reduction in prime lending rates before year-end. FNB said such an" [X Link](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1995537265364234565) 2025-12-01T16:55Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements "Why Namibia should and could become the Dubai of Africa By Gabriel Nghituwamata Haulyamayi Imagine a city rising from the desert: gleaming skyscrapers a deep-water port humming with global trade luxury resorts overlooking endless dunes and an international airport that serves as the primary gateway between Europe Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. This is not Dubai in 2050 this could be Walvis Bay or a new coastal metropolis in Namibia within the next two decades. Namibia already possesses almost every natural advantage that the United Arab Emirates lacked when Dubai began its transformation in the" [X Link](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1996125789327139269) 2025-12-03T07:54Z 10.3K followers, 1380 engagements "AfDB commits N$30.3bn to Namibias economic transformation plan The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a allocation of N$30.3 billion (US$1.78 billion) for Namibia under its newly adopted Country Strategy Paper for 20252030 aimed at strengthening infrastructure human capital and economic diversification. Moono Mupotola the Bank Groups Deputy Director General for Southern Africa and Country Manager for Namibia said the five-year programme is designed to tackle inequality and long-standing structural barriers. This strategy marks a pivotal moment for Namibias development. By" [X Link](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1996964546880127136) 2025-12-05T15:27Z 10.3K followers, 1089 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](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1997696200200294844) 2025-12-07T15:54Z 10.3K followers, XXX 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](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1998046038397960638) 2025-12-08T15:04Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements "Our Monday 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](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1998133182202290575) 2025-12-08T20:50Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements "Balancing needs and wants when it comes to job creation in Namibia By John Steytler Namibia stands at a crossroads. With XX% of our population under XX we possess what many nations can only dream of: a young energetic demographic capable of driving innovation production and economic transformation. Regretfully we are also burdened by soaring unemployment rates a growing semi-skilled workforce and a tertiary education system that seems to operate in isolation from the true requirements of the economy. This is a dangerous contradiction one that may lead to major discontentment and a shortage of" [X Link](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1998284894217130187) 2025-12-09T06:53Z 10.3K followers, 1398 engagements "Presidential economic task force targets increased production and economic diversification The Presidential Task Force on Economic Recovery has been directed to accelerate reforms expand production and push deliberate economic diversification as part of efforts to revive national growth and address unemployment. Opening the inaugural meeting National Planning Commission Director General Kaire Mbuende said the work of the task force must move Namibia away from slow and fragmented delivery towards coordinated action that strengthens growth and job creation. Our efforts for economic recovery" [X Link](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1998369132203417825) 2025-12-09T12:28Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements "Salt Capital expands its footprint in the Namibian healthcare space Salt Capital acquires the Welwitschia Healthcare Group comprising of Welwitschia Hospital Erongo Radiology (ERAD) and Spescare Namibia. In line with Salt Capitals core philosophy of creating sustainable impact alongside strong returns Salt Capital has invested in the Welwitschia Healthcare Group to drive the group forward to become a leading healthcare operator in Namibia. Salt Capitals investment focus centres around providing growth capital to SMEs empowering management teams to achieve improved outcomes and to generate" [X Link](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1998667459641958436) 2025-12-10T08:13Z 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](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1999016676289810557) 2025-12-11T07:21Z 10.3K followers, 12K 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](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1999046612891382184) 2025-12-11T09:20Z 10.3K followers, 1501 engagements "MultiChoice banks on Canal+ deal and local programming to boost growth MultiChoice Namibia says the Canal+ transaction will play a central role in its turnaround strategy helping the broadcaster counter declining revenues and intensifying competition by expanding content offerings and enhancing customer value. Managing Director Roger Gertze said the sector continues to face pressure from shrinking household incomes changing viewing habits and the rapid spread of broadband services. Our revenues have been negatively impacted over the past few years and it can be ascribed to a number of" [X Link](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1999162099491131634) 2025-12-11T16:59Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements "The role of government and large corporate entities in supporting SMEs for sustainable economic growth and job creation in Namibia By Annas Salom Nangombe Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a critical role in Namibias socio-economic development. According to the Namibian Statistic Agency SMEs contribute a significant portion to Namibias Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and account for nearly one-third of total employment. These enterprises are the lifeblood of the economy serving as catalysts for innovation poverty reduction and local economic diversification. Despite their economic" [X Link](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1999372104412639641) 2025-12-12T06:53Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements "From calculators to intelligence: How AI can transform banking in Namibia By Stantin Siebritz When a leading Namibian financial institution recently launched its upgraded vehicle finance calculator the reaction was lukewarm: Nice. About time. Enter the purchase price interest rate and repayment term and it spits out an estimated monthly instalment. Convenient mobile and familiar - essentially a smarter version of the Casio calculators from the 1990s. But the real transformation isnt about moving from paper to digital. Its about shifting from tools that compute to systems that can reason with" [X Link](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1999429345434083607) 2025-12-12T10:41Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements "Namibia ranked fifth safest in Africa for money laundering and financial crime risk Namibia has been ranked the fifth safest country in Africa placing it among those with the lowest exposure to money laundering and financial crime risks on the continent according to the 2025 Basel Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime Risk Index. The Basel AML Index an independent assessment that measures national vulnerability to financial crime shows steady improvement by Namibia over the past three years. The countrys score declined from XXXX in 2023 to XXXX in 2024 and further to XXXX in 2025 on" [X Link](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1999434105193115671) 2025-12-12T11:00Z 10.3K followers, XXX 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](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1999441885731991634) 2025-12-12T11:31Z 10.3K followers, 1118 engagements "Namibias exports surge by XXXX% to N$13.2bn in October as trade deficit shrinks Namibias export earnings rose sharply to N$13.2 billion in October 2025 a XXXX% increase from the previous month and a XXXX% rise year-on-year. Despite the strong performance imports continued to exceed exports resulting in a trade deficit of N$2.9 billion. This however marked an improvement from the N$3.4 billion deficit recorded in September 2025 and the N$7.2 billion shortfall logged in October 2024. According to the latest International Merchandise Trade Statistics Bulletin released by the Namibia Statistics" [X Link](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1996230692426973347) 2025-12-03T14:50Z 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](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1998484009043591428) 2025-12-09T20:04Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements "Happy Women's Day #internationalwomensday #womensday #women #dhl @DHLGlobal" [X Link](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1998834212024242499) 2025-12-10T19:16Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements "AfDB approves N$190m loan for Hyphen Green Hydrogen Project in Namibia The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$10 million (approximately N$190 million) loan to Hyphen Hydrogen Energy to support a green ammonia project valued at more than US$10 billion positioning Namibia as a potential pioneer in the global green hydrogen sector. The loan sourced from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) will finance front-end engineering design studies for solar and wind generation battery storage electrolyser capacity and desalination infrastructure. The AfDB said the funding will" [X Link](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1999002343933628447) 2025-12-11T06:24Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements "Our Thursday 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](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1999201272369398227) 2025-12-11T19:35Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements "Petrol cheapest in Khomas while northern regions face higher food bills Petrol was cheapest in Khomas at N$20.86 per litre in November 2025 compared to N$21.03 in northern regions the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) said in its latest Consumer Price Index release. Diesel prices ranged narrowly between N$20.41 and N$20.60 across all three inflation zones. The NSA said food prices showed similar disparity with beef stew costing N$101.39 per kilogram in Khomas while consumers in Zone X paid N$113.49. Price gaps were also noted for onions apples and tomatoes. #namibia #inflation #petrolprices" [X Link](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1996587724862603623) 2025-12-04T14:29Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements "FNB Namibia appoints Mbo Luvindao as Retail CEO FNB Namibia has appointed Mbo Luvindao as its new Chief Executive Officer for Retail following the move of former Retail CEO Nangula Kauluma to the role of Chief Executive Officer: Retail FNB Broader Africa within the FirstRand Group. Luvindao brings more than XX years of banking and financial services experience. He previously held senior roles at Bank Windhoek including Head of SME before joining NamPost as Executive: Financial Services where he led the Savings Bank. Prior to his appointment at FNB he served as Chief Commercial Officer at" [X Link](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1997932476346351721) 2025-12-08T07:33Z 10.3K followers, 4883 engagements "Hosea Kutako and Walvis Bay airports receive re-certification with XX% compliance score The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has announced the successful re-certification of Hosea Kutako International Airport and Walvis Bay International Airport both achieving an XX% Effective Implementation (EI) score following audits conducted by the Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The aerodrome certificates were issued on X December 2025 and remain valid until X December 2027. The NCAA confirmed that both airports continue to meet the safety operational and technical requirements set out in the" [X Link](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1999006612837601394) 2025-12-11T06:41Z 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](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1999019713095942384) 2025-12-11T07:33Z 10.3K followers, 2550 engagements "Why an introduction of a stronger gambling tax is critical for Namibias long-term prosperity and social wellbeing. By Prime Shaapopi The proverb actions speak louder than words rings particularly true for national policies structured to reform destructive social norms and behaviors History has revealed that progress cannot be achieved through speeches conferences or awareness campaigns alone. There are moments in a countrys development when government must simply act especially in inherently contentious industries like that of gambling where the effects ripple far beyond personal choice" [X Link](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1999381383718834471) 2025-12-12T07:30Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements "Namibia vehicle sales hit highest November level since 2018 Namibias new vehicle sales climbed to 13364 units year to date representing a XXXX% increase compared with the same period last year according to IJG Securities. IJG said this is the highest level recorded by the end of November since 2018 with passenger vehicle sales also reaching their strongest point since 2016. The twelve-month cumulative total rose by XXXX% year on year to 14464 units. While this remains below the 2016 peak of 22646 units it is the highest level since January 2019 and continues to reflect steady growth the firm" [X Link](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1999438318639935577) 2025-12-12T11:16Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements "Maranatha Poultry targets N$250m expansion to lift output beyond XXX tonnes Maranatha Poultry a recent entrant into the Namibian poultry industry and its partners plan to invest more than N$250 million to expand production capacity to above XXX tonnes a month. Managing Director Shaun Esterhuizen said the programme includes upgrades to the hatchery abattoir and farming operations with construction expected to be completed in 2026. He said current output stands at between XXX and XXX tonnes a month with an interim target of XXX tonnes before capacity is doubled. While the value chain is" [X Link](https://x.com/TheBriefLive/status/1999495208900210886) 2025-12-12T15:03Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
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Social category influence countries XX% finance XX% technology brands X% travel destinations X%
Social topic influence namibia #46, business 10%, finance #2640, bank 6%, whatsapp 6%, revive 4%, strong 4%, botswana 2%, $72bn 2%, acquisition X%
Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @nampresidency @mtcnamibia @namstatsagency @cranamibia @bankofnamibia @gah2summit @gh2namibia @euinnamibia @mmenam @cominesnamibia @fnbnamibia @tourismboard @ministryofenvi2 @mrmnyups @afdbgroup @cranna @starlink @meiysacnamibia @simonisstorm @sanlamallianzn
Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours
"Shoe City closing down including stores in Namibia Pepkor Holdings Limited has announced it will shut down its entire Shoe City chain affecting more than XXX stores across Africa including outlets in Namibia. Chief Operating Officer Sean N. Cardinaalsaid the company decided to exit the business after repeated efforts to revive the brand failed to deliver growth. #namibia #shoecity #pepkor"
X Link 2025-11-27T16:10Z 10.3K followers, 9520 engagements
"Namibia and Botswana approve N$7.2bn Curro acquisition Namibia and Botswana have approved the N$7.2 billion acquisition of Curro Holdings Limited by the trustees of the Jannie Mouton Stigting Trust. The transaction involves the Trust purchasing all issued shares in Curro at R13 per share a XX% premium on the companys closing share price of R8.13 on XX August 2025. The Namibian Competition Commission (NACC) found that the deal is unlikely to substantially lessen competition or strengthen a dominant market position. #namibia #approval #curro #botswana #JannieMouton"
X Link 2025-11-27T16:45Z 10.3K followers, 3503 engagements
"President appoints 51-member task forces to tackle economy health and housing President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed XX members to three national task forces established to tackle economic recovery constraints health system pressures and Namibias housing and land backlog. She said the country continues to face rising living costs uneven service delivery and domestic economic bottlenecks that require a coordinated national response. According to the President these pressures have exposed the limits of fragmented policymaking and reinforced the need for a shared platform where"
X Link 2025-12-01T16:51Z 10.3K followers, 21.6K engagements
"BoN expected to hold policy rate as reserves remain under pressure The Bank of Namibia (BoN) is expected to keep the policy rate unchanged at its Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Wednesday as the central bank continues to prioritise protecting foreign reserves and maintaining macroeconomic stability. According to the latest Private Sector Credit Extension (PSCE) update from First National Bank (FNB) Namibia the repo rate is likely to remain steady although the bank still anticipates a modest XXXXX percentage point reduction in prime lending rates before year-end. FNB said such an"
X Link 2025-12-01T16:55Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"Why Namibia should and could become the Dubai of Africa By Gabriel Nghituwamata Haulyamayi Imagine a city rising from the desert: gleaming skyscrapers a deep-water port humming with global trade luxury resorts overlooking endless dunes and an international airport that serves as the primary gateway between Europe Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. This is not Dubai in 2050 this could be Walvis Bay or a new coastal metropolis in Namibia within the next two decades. Namibia already possesses almost every natural advantage that the United Arab Emirates lacked when Dubai began its transformation in the"
X Link 2025-12-03T07:54Z 10.3K followers, 1380 engagements
"AfDB commits N$30.3bn to Namibias economic transformation plan The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a allocation of N$30.3 billion (US$1.78 billion) for Namibia under its newly adopted Country Strategy Paper for 20252030 aimed at strengthening infrastructure human capital and economic diversification. Moono Mupotola the Bank Groups Deputy Director General for Southern Africa and Country Manager for Namibia said the five-year programme is designed to tackle inequality and long-standing structural barriers. This strategy marks a pivotal moment for Namibias development. By"
X Link 2025-12-05T15:27Z 10.3K followers, 1089 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
"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
"Our Monday 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 2025-12-08T20:50Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"Balancing needs and wants when it comes to job creation in Namibia By John Steytler Namibia stands at a crossroads. With XX% of our population under XX we possess what many nations can only dream of: a young energetic demographic capable of driving innovation production and economic transformation. Regretfully we are also burdened by soaring unemployment rates a growing semi-skilled workforce and a tertiary education system that seems to operate in isolation from the true requirements of the economy. This is a dangerous contradiction one that may lead to major discontentment and a shortage of"
X Link 2025-12-09T06:53Z 10.3K followers, 1398 engagements
"Presidential economic task force targets increased production and economic diversification The Presidential Task Force on Economic Recovery has been directed to accelerate reforms expand production and push deliberate economic diversification as part of efforts to revive national growth and address unemployment. Opening the inaugural meeting National Planning Commission Director General Kaire Mbuende said the work of the task force must move Namibia away from slow and fragmented delivery towards coordinated action that strengthens growth and job creation. Our efforts for economic recovery"
X Link 2025-12-09T12:28Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"Salt Capital expands its footprint in the Namibian healthcare space Salt Capital acquires the Welwitschia Healthcare Group comprising of Welwitschia Hospital Erongo Radiology (ERAD) and Spescare Namibia. In line with Salt Capitals core philosophy of creating sustainable impact alongside strong returns Salt Capital has invested in the Welwitschia Healthcare Group to drive the group forward to become a leading healthcare operator in Namibia. Salt Capitals investment focus centres around providing growth capital to SMEs empowering management teams to achieve improved outcomes and to generate"
X Link 2025-12-10T08:13Z 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, 12K 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, 1501 engagements
"MultiChoice banks on Canal+ deal and local programming to boost growth MultiChoice Namibia says the Canal+ transaction will play a central role in its turnaround strategy helping the broadcaster counter declining revenues and intensifying competition by expanding content offerings and enhancing customer value. Managing Director Roger Gertze said the sector continues to face pressure from shrinking household incomes changing viewing habits and the rapid spread of broadband services. Our revenues have been negatively impacted over the past few years and it can be ascribed to a number of"
X Link 2025-12-11T16:59Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"The role of government and large corporate entities in supporting SMEs for sustainable economic growth and job creation in Namibia By Annas Salom Nangombe Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play a critical role in Namibias socio-economic development. According to the Namibian Statistic Agency SMEs contribute a significant portion to Namibias Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and account for nearly one-third of total employment. These enterprises are the lifeblood of the economy serving as catalysts for innovation poverty reduction and local economic diversification. Despite their economic"
X Link 2025-12-12T06:53Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"From calculators to intelligence: How AI can transform banking in Namibia By Stantin Siebritz When a leading Namibian financial institution recently launched its upgraded vehicle finance calculator the reaction was lukewarm: Nice. About time. Enter the purchase price interest rate and repayment term and it spits out an estimated monthly instalment. Convenient mobile and familiar - essentially a smarter version of the Casio calculators from the 1990s. But the real transformation isnt about moving from paper to digital. Its about shifting from tools that compute to systems that can reason with"
X Link 2025-12-12T10:41Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"Namibia ranked fifth safest in Africa for money laundering and financial crime risk Namibia has been ranked the fifth safest country in Africa placing it among those with the lowest exposure to money laundering and financial crime risks on the continent according to the 2025 Basel Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime Risk Index. The Basel AML Index an independent assessment that measures national vulnerability to financial crime shows steady improvement by Namibia over the past three years. The countrys score declined from XXXX in 2023 to XXXX in 2024 and further to XXXX in 2025 on"
X Link 2025-12-12T11:00Z 10.3K followers, XXX 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, 1118 engagements
"Namibias exports surge by XXXX% to N$13.2bn in October as trade deficit shrinks Namibias export earnings rose sharply to N$13.2 billion in October 2025 a XXXX% increase from the previous month and a XXXX% rise year-on-year. Despite the strong performance imports continued to exceed exports resulting in a trade deficit of N$2.9 billion. This however marked an improvement from the N$3.4 billion deficit recorded in September 2025 and the N$7.2 billion shortfall logged in October 2024. According to the latest International Merchandise Trade Statistics Bulletin released by the Namibia Statistics"
X Link 2025-12-03T14:50Z 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 2025-12-09T20:04Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"Happy Women's Day #internationalwomensday #womensday #women #dhl @DHLGlobal"
X Link 2025-12-10T19:16Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"AfDB approves N$190m loan for Hyphen Green Hydrogen Project in Namibia The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$10 million (approximately N$190 million) loan to Hyphen Hydrogen Energy to support a green ammonia project valued at more than US$10 billion positioning Namibia as a potential pioneer in the global green hydrogen sector. The loan sourced from the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) will finance front-end engineering design studies for solar and wind generation battery storage electrolyser capacity and desalination infrastructure. The AfDB said the funding will"
X Link 2025-12-11T06:24Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"Our Thursday 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 2025-12-11T19:35Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"Petrol cheapest in Khomas while northern regions face higher food bills Petrol was cheapest in Khomas at N$20.86 per litre in November 2025 compared to N$21.03 in northern regions the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) said in its latest Consumer Price Index release. Diesel prices ranged narrowly between N$20.41 and N$20.60 across all three inflation zones. The NSA said food prices showed similar disparity with beef stew costing N$101.39 per kilogram in Khomas while consumers in Zone X paid N$113.49. Price gaps were also noted for onions apples and tomatoes. #namibia #inflation #petrolprices"
X Link 2025-12-04T14:29Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"FNB Namibia appoints Mbo Luvindao as Retail CEO FNB Namibia has appointed Mbo Luvindao as its new Chief Executive Officer for Retail following the move of former Retail CEO Nangula Kauluma to the role of Chief Executive Officer: Retail FNB Broader Africa within the FirstRand Group. Luvindao brings more than XX years of banking and financial services experience. He previously held senior roles at Bank Windhoek including Head of SME before joining NamPost as Executive: Financial Services where he led the Savings Bank. Prior to his appointment at FNB he served as Chief Commercial Officer at"
X Link 2025-12-08T07:33Z 10.3K followers, 4883 engagements
"Hosea Kutako and Walvis Bay airports receive re-certification with XX% compliance score The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has announced the successful re-certification of Hosea Kutako International Airport and Walvis Bay International Airport both achieving an XX% Effective Implementation (EI) score following audits conducted by the Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The aerodrome certificates were issued on X December 2025 and remain valid until X December 2027. The NCAA confirmed that both airports continue to meet the safety operational and technical requirements set out in the"
X Link 2025-12-11T06:41Z 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, 2550 engagements
"Why an introduction of a stronger gambling tax is critical for Namibias long-term prosperity and social wellbeing. By Prime Shaapopi The proverb actions speak louder than words rings particularly true for national policies structured to reform destructive social norms and behaviors History has revealed that progress cannot be achieved through speeches conferences or awareness campaigns alone. There are moments in a countrys development when government must simply act especially in inherently contentious industries like that of gambling where the effects ripple far beyond personal choice"
X Link 2025-12-12T07:30Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"Namibia vehicle sales hit highest November level since 2018 Namibias new vehicle sales climbed to 13364 units year to date representing a XXXX% increase compared with the same period last year according to IJG Securities. IJG said this is the highest level recorded by the end of November since 2018 with passenger vehicle sales also reaching their strongest point since 2016. The twelve-month cumulative total rose by XXXX% year on year to 14464 units. While this remains below the 2016 peak of 22646 units it is the highest level since January 2019 and continues to reflect steady growth the firm"
X Link 2025-12-12T11:16Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements
"Maranatha Poultry targets N$250m expansion to lift output beyond XXX tonnes Maranatha Poultry a recent entrant into the Namibian poultry industry and its partners plan to invest more than N$250 million to expand production capacity to above XXX tonnes a month. Managing Director Shaun Esterhuizen said the programme includes upgrades to the hatchery abattoir and farming operations with construction expected to be completed in 2026. He said current output stands at between XXX and XXX tonnes a month with an interim target of XXX tonnes before capacity is doubled. While the value chain is"
X Link 2025-12-12T15:03Z 10.3K followers, XXX engagements