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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
NEW BRAZILIAN AMBASSADOR PAID A COURTESY VISIT TO THE PORT OF WALVIS BAY The new Brazilian Ambassador to the Republic of Namibia, Her Excellency Vivian Loss Sanmartin paid a courtesy call to Namport last Friday, 19 August 2022. The purpose of the visit is a result of the Excellency’s roadmap focusing on maritime, agricultural and industrial cooperation [...]
It is probably quite normal to first move into a state of panic when threatening things catch you by surprise. A potential next step, when the dust has settled and we can think more clearly, is to focus on what we can do. Finally, we sometimes find comfort in realising that we are not [...]
The world has seen many crises before. While each crisis is different, Ray Dalio (founder of Bridgewater Associates) reminds us that history has a tendency to teach us patterns that we can use as templates to assist us in successfully navigating through the storm. Covid-19 has caught the world by surprise, and although there [...]
On 28 May 1962 the Dow Jones average of thirty leading industrial stocks dropped by 34.95 points. At the time this was a drop bigger than on any other day in history, with the exception of the crash on 28 October 1928. On Tuesday 29 May 1962 the market suddenly changed direction with the [...]
So, you don’t want to pay off someone else’s bond, right? Intuitively this thinking makes sense and it has been the reason for many people wanting to own a property. However, rental expense never goes away, even if you stay in the house you bought. “How can this be?”, you might ask. You first [...]
