Monthly Archives: October 2023

24 10, 2023

REVOLUTIONISING INVESTOR EXPERIENCE

2023-10-24T10:08:29+00:00 October 24th, 2023|Business Ecosystems, SPECIAL FOCUS|

NIPDB Investor One-Stop Centre In the realm of investment, convenience and efficiency reign supreme, and this is precisely the driving force behind the newly introduced One Stop Centre (OSC), a game-changing initiative by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB). In a bold stride towards enhancing Namibia's business landscape, the OSC aims to revolutionise [...]

24 10, 2023

REGULATORY BUSINESS LANDSCAPE IN NAMIBIA

2023-10-24T09:49:42+00:00 October 24th, 2023|Business Ecosystems, SPECIAL FOCUS|

In Namibia, potential investors have the option of choosing which business vehicle best suits their needs in the country. Domestic business vehicles are either a private company, a public company, or a close corporation (i.e., depending on the complexity of the company ownership structure and the sector the investor wishes to operate in). Investors may [...]

24 10, 2023

WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR MSMES?

2023-10-24T09:04:42+00:00 October 24th, 2023|Business Ecosystems, SPECIAL FOCUS|

In 2017 the United Nations General Assembly designated 27 June as the day in the calendar year on which to recognise the vital role played by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the economy. While it did not come as a surprise, recognising the important wealth and job creation role of MSMEs globally was [...]

24 10, 2023

SUSTAINABILITY IS KEY TO LONG-TERM SUCCESS

2023-10-24T08:40:10+00:00 October 24th, 2023|SPECIAL FOCUS, THE GREEN ECONOMY|

The corrugated packaging industry is a significant contributor to global packaging waste, which has harmful effects on the environment. Sustainability in this industry refers to the use of environmentally friendly practices and materials to reduce the negative impact of packaging on the environment. It is important to address sustainability in this industry, because the demand [...]

23 10, 2023

THE MISSING ‘S’ IN ESG INVESTMENT DECISIONS

2023-10-23T14:45:31+00:00 October 23rd, 2023|SPECIAL FOCUS|

Inequality and its related social challenges are persistent realities in Southern Africa, so much so that it has unfortunately characterised the region unfavourably. Socio-economic challenges such as unemployment, lack of access to quality healthcare, water, education and inadequate infrastructure can be found under a myriad of news headlines and country evaluations. With this being the [...]