BUSINESS TODAY | WINDHOEK SHOW LIVESTOCK SECTION LEFT EMPTY AMID FMD RESTRICTIONS

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The livestock section at the Windhoek Industrial and Agricultural Show, which just opened its doors, has left areas that would normally be occupied by cattle and other animals largely empty.

Business Today's Hendrina Kanyolo reports on the situation on the ground during the first day of exhibitions.

NASRIA HANDS OVER N$17 MILLION IN DIVIDENDS

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The Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (NASRIA) handed over N$17 million in dividends to the government following another profitable financial year.

BUSINESS TODAY | MINING CONTINUES TO DRIVE NAMIBIA’S FDI

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Namibia is positioning itself as an attractive investment destination, with the mining and quarrying sector continuing to dominate foreign direct investment, followed by financial services and manufacturing.

Oil and gas exploration remains an important driver of investment within the extractive sector.

BUSINESS TODAY | NHP CLARIFIES FIMA IMPACT ON MEMBERS

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The implementation of the Financial Institutions and Markets Act, FIMA, has brought changes to Namibia's financial regulatory framework, including the regulation of medical aid funds.

SADC PRIORITISES LOCAL MANUFACTURING, EXPORTS

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the SADC region has prioritised critical industrial sectors to curb heavy import reliance and maximise finished product exports. 

ECONOMIST URGES CONSUMER-FOCUSED MONETARY POLICY

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With the monetary policy announcement expected tomorrow, economist Rodney !Hoaeb hopes that the central bank will have consumers in mind, as the increment of the repo rate was already choking.
 

NIFA, NTF PARTNER TO BOOST MSME GROWTH

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In an effort to ensure Namibian Micro-Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have access to trade, market and investment opportunities, the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy and the Namibia Trade Forum signed an agreement to make this vision a reality.