Namibia Secures Second Place Globally in 2025 FDI Index

Namibia has been ranked first in Africa and second globally on the 2025 Greenfield Foreign Direct Investment Performance Index. The country jumped 10 places from last year, attracting nearly eight times more foreign direct investment projects than expected for its economic size. Margareth Gustavo, Executive for Competitiveness and Branding at NIPDB, shared insights on the […]

Bank of Namibia report, impact on economy and investors

The Bank of Namibia has recently released a detailed report outlining its financial performance, strategic direction, and economic outlook.  From record-breaking dividends to digital transformation and financial stability, the report offers key insights into the country’s economic trajectory.  However, what do these figures mean for businesses, investors, and ordinary Namibians?  To unpack the numbers and […]

RCA INTERVIEW | Mental and emotional impact of joblessness

Namibia is grappling with the highest unemployment rate in Southern Africa, standing at 36.9%, affecting over 320,450 citizens, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). An International Labour Organisation report further ranks the country as having the highest joblessness rate in the SADC region. As young people struggle with the realities of prolonged unemployment, the […]