Tag: Namibia
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NSX 2025: Banks and Telecoms Lead Gains
NSX 2025 Recap: Banks and Telecommunications Propel Gains The Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) recorded notable gains in 2025, even as overall trading activity remained subdued. Data from Cirrus shows that banking and telecommunications stocks were the main engines of upward price movement, underscoring investor appetite for defensive, cash-generative equities in a mixed macro environment. Top…
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Understanding Country Competitiveness and Why It Matters for Namibia
Understanding Country Competitiveness In today’s global economy, countries compete for capital, talent, technology, and markets. Country competitiveness describes how effectively a nation mobilizes its resources to deliver sustained economic growth, high living standards, and resilient institutions. It is not a single metric but a composite picture built from institutions, infrastructure, macroeconomic stability, market efficiency, innovation,…
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Banks and telecoms lead NSX gains in 2025
Overview: NSX posts gains driven by banking and telecoms sectors The Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) saw notable gains in 2025, even as overall trading activity remained subdued. Market observers point to a clear leadership from the banking and telecommunications segments, which helped lift the index and attract cautious investor interest in a year marked by…
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NWR Faces Backlash Over Poor Service at Etosha National Park Resorts
Rising discontent at Etosha National Park resorts Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has acknowledged growing public complaints about substandard service delivery and dilapidated facilities at its Etosha National Park accommodations. The admission comes after travellers shared negative experiences on social media during the festive season, highlighting issues ranging from maintenance neglect to inconsistent guest services. The…
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NWR Admits Poor Service and Dilapidated Facilities at Etosha National Park Resorts
Overview: NWR Responds to Growing Complaints at Etosha Resorts Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has formally acknowledged a string of public complaints regarding the quality of service and the condition of facilities at its Etosha National Park establishments. The admission comes after multiple travelers took to social media and local forums to voice concerns over dilapidated…
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NWR Admits Poor Service at Etosha National Park Resorts
NWR Addresses Rising Complaints at Etosha Resorts Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has publicly acknowledged growing public dissatisfaction with the quality of service and the condition of facilities at several Etosha National Park resorts. The admission comes after a wave of social media posts from travelers who faced delays, maintenance issues, and other service shortcomings during…
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Namibia Farm Auctions: Halt Repossession to Stop Debt Traps
Calls to Pause Farm Repossessions Grow as Debt Traps Threaten Namibian Farmers The Previously Disadvantaged Namibian Farmers’ Union (PDNFU) is stepping up pressure on Agribank of Namibia, calling for an immediate halt to all farm repossessions and auctions. The group argues that aggressive debt collection practices, paired with the country’s ongoing land reform agenda, are…
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Namibia Warns Against Tuition Hikes as Free Tertiary Education Subsidies Continue
Namibia’s Free Tertiary Education Push Faces Scrutiny Namibia is in a delicate balancing act as the government supports free tertiary education for thousands of students while education authorities push back against tuition fee increases. Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp recently underscored that higher education institutions must align with the government’s subsidy framework. With 134,000 students benefiting…
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Ondangwa Court Denies Bail to Man Accused of Killing Oshikoto Headman Over Land Dispute
Ondangwa Court Denies Bail in Oshikoto Land Dispute Killing The Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court has denied bail to a 59-year-old man accused of shooting and killing a village headman during a dispute over land in northern Namibia. The court also heard that another victim, a second headman, was seriously wounded in the same incident, with doctors…
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Namibia Records Seven Suicides, One Attempt Over New Year
Overview Namibia’s police have confirmed a spate of suicides and an attempted suicide across multiple regions during the New Year period, spanning 31 December 2025 to 3 January 2026. In total, seven deaths by suicide were recorded, along with one reported attempt. The incidents occurred in Oshikoto, Erongo, Khomas, and Hardap regions, according to official…