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"Our Monday edition is out now catch up on the latest business and finance news from Namibia. Read it here: Follow our WhatsApp channel to get The Brief straight to your phone: daily edition and stay updated with Namibias business and finance news every weekday. #namibia #business #finnews #namibiabusinessnews"  
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"UNAM to establish School of Nuclear Science The University of Namibia (UNAM) is finalising plans to establish a School of Nuclear Science Applications which will focus on nuclear energy medicine and uses in agriculture and water technologies. UNAM Pro-Vice Chancellor Ellen Namhila made the announcement during the launch of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) stating that the move is part of efforts to provide scientific solutions that support national development. I am pleased to inform you that we are at an advanced stage of establishing a School of Nuclear Science Applications which"  
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"Tax policy that punishes growth At the recent Taking Stock Namibia 2025 forum in Windhoek experts voiced what many executives and entrepreneurs mutter in private: Namibias tax system is built to extract not to grow. The country already ranks near the top globally in tax to GDP yet more than half the labour force is locked out of work and the manufacturing and service sectors remain stagnant. That is not an accident. It is a framework designed and maintained by the Ministry of Finance that weighs down enterprise while rewarding short term gestures. #namibia #tax #taxpolicy"  
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"Tax uncertainty undermining investor confidence in Namibia Namibias limited network of tax treaties and lack of clear transfer pricing rules are undermining efforts to attract long-term international investment experts have warned. Speaking at the Taking Stock Namibia 2025 forum hosted in Windhoek by Moore Infinity and Ellis & Partners international tax expert Sven Helm said the countrys fiscal system urgently needs reform to align with international standards and support sustainable economic growth. Namibias current network of double taxation agreements remains narrow with only a few modern"  
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"Our Friday edition is out now catch up on the latest business and finance news from Namibia. Read it here: Follow our WhatsApp channel to get The Brief straight to your phone: daily edition and stay updated with Namibias business and finance news every weekday. #namibia #business #finnews #namibiabusinessnews"  
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"Namibia unveils financial sector plan to address inequality and consumer vulnerability Namibia has launched a comprehensive 10-year strategy aimed at transforming its financial sector to tackle persistent challenges such as inequality limited access to finance youth unemployment and consumer vulnerability. The Namibia Financial Sector Transformation Strategy 20252035 officially launched on Monday by the Bank of Namibia in partnership with the Ministry of Finance and NAMFISA sets out a national roadmap to build a more modern inclusive and digitally driven financial system. This is not a policy"  
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"President demands action on high bank fees and financial exclusion President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for swift and decisive action to tackle persistent shortcomings in Namibias financial sector including unequal access to banking services high costs and limited support for youth-led businesses. Speaking during the Bank of Namibias 35th anniversary and the launch of the countrys upgraded banknotes and coins the President said the current system continues to marginalise large segments of the population. Access to financial services remains uneven with rural communities and those"  
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"Namibia among Africas top performers in ICT development Namibia has been ranked among Africas strongest performers in digital development scoring XXXX in the Meaningful Connectivity pillar of the ICT Development Index (IDI) 2025 released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The countrys strong performance places it above both the regional and income group averages driven by improvements in mobile and broadband coverage internet infrastructure and more affordable data services. We are therefore pleased with this increase as it is well aligned with some of our strategic"  
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"NAMFISA to present Agri-Index Insurance plan to cabinet NAMFISA has completed consultations on its Agri-Index Insurance roadmap and will now present the plan to Cabinet for input and endorsement. NAMFISA CEO Kenneth Matomola said the roadmap was first submitted to former Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises Ipumbu Shiimi last year and has since gone through further engagement. Earlier this year we held a presentation with the then Prime Minister during which we were given a clear directive: our roadmap must be formally presented to Cabinet. At the time this instruction came just as the"  
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"US tariffs on South Africa an opportunity for Namibia to diversify trade Namibia should use the United States' new XX% tariff on South African exports as a chance to reduce reliance on its southern neighbour and expand its own trade footprint says Simonis Storm economist Almandro Jansen. He said the move while disruptive to regional trade offers Namibia an opportunity to improve domestic production grow its agricultural and mining value chains and make better use of trade agreements like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). This"  
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"LAUNCHED: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officiates at the launch of Namibias upgraded banknotes and coins by the Bank of Namibia. #namibia #banknotes @NamPresidency"  
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"Namibian car buyers turning to Chinese brands Chinese automotive brands are making steady inroads into Namibias vehicle market challenging the dominance of long-established Japanese and German manufacturers. According to the latest figures Chinese brands such as Haval Omoda Jetour and Jaecoo accounted for XXX vehicle sales in May 2025 representing XXXX% of the total market. This marks a sharp rise from just XXX% in May 2024. Chinese automakers have emerged as serious contenders. This reflects growing consumer willingness to consider alternatives that combine affordable pricing modern design"  
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"ISUZU MU-X gets a bold facelift By Max Lodewyk Isuzu has introduced a significant facelift to its MU-X SUV a welcome update to this robust family adventure vehicle. Thanks to Auas Motors Namibia the authorised Isuzu dealer nationwide I had the opportunity to spend some time behind the wheel of the refreshed MU-X specifically the top of the range Onyx XT model. Tough Segment The updated MU-X enters a fiercely competitive segment in Namibia where it squares off against the likes of the Toyota Fortuner Ford Everest and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. #namibia #isuzu #motoring #carreview"  
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