The acting Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services highlighted the importance of manufacturing medical equipment locally to enhance economic development and bolster trade capacity.

Namibia's economy requires an improvement in the amount of agricultural produce grown to impact its gross domestic product. 

Namibia Agronomic Board Chief Executive Officer Fidelis Mwazi highlighted this fact during an address at the Government Information Centre.

A local tour business operator is encouraging young people to be innovative and seek business opportunities within the tourism sector.

The Bank of Namibia (BoN) wants credit extension decisions to be taken locally, a move it says is not against foreign investment.

The Bank's Governor, Johannes !Gawaxab says the amount of credit extended to locals currently, especially Small and Medium Enterprises, is quite low.