Namibia

Investment trip to Namibia: too dry for now

Published by Cavan Osborne on 3 February 2020

A positive catalyst for the Namibian economy does not seem near term.

Investment trip to Namibia: The insights of local knowledge expose risks

Published by Cavan Osborne on 24 September 2018

We visited Namibia knowing that the macroeconomic indicators were not looking too healthy.

Startup snapshot: Electric bicycles powered by the Namibian sun

Published by Justin Probyn on 4 January 2018

SunCycles produces solar-powered electric bicycles and scooters, among other things.

Why growth in electric vehicles could mean good times for mining in the DRC

Published by Justin Probyn on 19 December 2017

The DRC has the world’s largest deposits of cobalt – a key element in the batteries of electric cars.

An overview of the Namibian economy

Published by Jeremy Wakeford on 13 December 2017

The outlook has recently dimmed, in the light of rising debt, slowing growth, a credit rating downgrade to junk status, and current account weakness.

How Walvis Bay is positioning itself to become the trade hub for Southern Africa

Published by Confidence Musariri on 5 September 2017

Walvis Bay is redeveloping its port to attract more business.

Namibia is a winning tourist attraction, but could tap deeper into visitors’ wallets

Published by Kate Douglas on 15 May 2017

Tourists travelling Namibia have to use their cash sparingly as it can be difficult to draw money at tourist destinations, and many shops and fuel stations only accept cash.

Impact of low oil price spilling over from Angola into Namibia’s property market

Published by Kate Douglas on 26 January 2017

Housing sale volumes have dipped in Namibia, a market that has enjoyed one of the world’s fastest growing property prices for years.

The commodification of African wildlife: A controversial business

Published by Kate Douglas on 19 January 2017

Wildlife expert says African animals are worth more alive, and in Africa.

Sub-Saharan Africa’s top five shopping malls

Published by Staff Writer on 21 September 2016

Rated according to their attractiveness for international brands.

Namibian entrepreneur proves there is big business in recycling

Published by Kate Douglas on 13 July 2016

Rent-A-Drum has grown to dominate the recycling market in Namibia.

Walvis Bay – a boom town in the making

Published by Staff Writer on 14 March 2016

Namibia’s port city of Walvis Bay is experiencing rapid growth and offering numerous opportunities to a variety of businesses.

Cotton On opens in Namibia, looking elsewhere in Africa

Published by Kate Douglas on 29 May 2015

The Australian fashion retailer expands into its second African country.

TV white space broadband about to be commercialised in Africa, hints Microsoft

Published by Kate Douglas on 18 November 2014

New white space technology could be a game-changer for internet access on the continent.

Namibia

Investment trip to Namibia: too dry for now

Investment trip to Namibia: The insights of local knowledge expose risks

Startup snapshot: Electric bicycles powered by the Namibian sun

Why growth in electric vehicles could mean good times for mining in the DRC

An overview of the Namibian economy

How Walvis Bay is positioning itself to become the trade hub for Southern Africa

Namibia is a winning tourist attraction, but could tap deeper into visitors’ wallets

Impact of low oil price spilling over from Angola into Namibia’s property market

The commodification of African wildlife: A controversial business

Sub-Saharan Africa’s top five shopping malls

Namibian entrepreneur proves there is big business in recycling

Walvis Bay – a boom town in the making

Cotton On opens in Namibia, looking elsewhere in Africa

TV white space broadband about to be commercialised in Africa, hints Microsoft

Africa: 14 business ideas with strong profit potential

The Lagos hawker who makes one million Nigerian naira monthly

Why this award-winning company had to shut down most of its operations in Cameroon

COVID-19: Should Ethiopian Airlines stop flying to China?

Where to invest in Africa? Ranking the top 10 countries

How to start your own profitable African import business from home

Ethiopia is Africa’s new growth engine – here’s why

8 African entrepreneurs reveal their toughest days on the job

The journey so far: Aisha Pandor, CEO, SweepSouth (South Africa)

The journey so far: Nwamaka Okoye, managing director, Housessories (Nigeria)

The Flip: A conversation with Rebecca Enonchong

LEARN FROM THE BEST: Rwandan industrialist always hunting for the next big business idea

COVID-19: Should Ethiopian Airlines stop flying to China?

Investment trip to Botswana: A diamond in the rough

Lesotho’s budding cannabis industry sparks high hopes

Profit-making idea: Unlock value through platforms

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