Research should seek to develop solutions tailored to Namibia's needs in various economic sectors.

This was the sentiment shared by various speakers at the opening National Students' Research Symposium 2026 in Windhoek on Wednesday.

Stakeholders in the Zambezi Region have welcomed the proposed National Policy on Micro-Credentials as it recognises practical skills, improve professional competencies and open pathways to formal qualifications.

The views emerged during a consultation hosted by NQA in collaboration with GIZ .

Financial institutions, bankers and policymakers from across Africa have gathered in Windhoek to discuss the future of African banking.

The focus is on making lending more accessible to ordinary citizens, small and medium-sized enterprises, and the informal economy.

The Business and Intellectual Property Authority, BIPA has extended its 2026 annual penalty waiver programme to 31 December, giving business owners additional time to address outstanding compliance issues and avoid accumulated penalties.

Africa is rich in critical minerals, yet millions of its people continue to face mounting debt and limited economic opportunities.