Namibia

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.

Why Woolworths’ African food stores rely on exports from South Africa

Published by Kate Douglas on 19 June 2014

Woolworths is expanding its African food operations, but sourcing local fresh produce remains a challenge.

Namibia

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

Why Woolworths’ African food stores rely on exports from South Africa

Building a successful business: Five lessons from top African entrepreneurs

How to start your own profitable African import business from home

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

Four agriculture-focused companies to inspire Africa

Ghana will grow faster than any other economy this year, the IMF says why

Ghanaian entrepreneur builds clothing business that exports to US and European retailers

Nigerian fruit processing entrepreneur believes networking holds the key to success

Where to invest in Africa? Ranking the top 10 countries

Why does Nigeria keep going after big business?

Africa is feeling the pain of slow reform

Mobile-based lending is huge in Kenya: but there’s a downside too

Why would you buy ‘made in Africa’ smartphones?

Profit-making idea: Elderly care management solutions

Opportunity knocks for Mozambique

No answer to the Sahel’s problems?

Video: Why I quit my job to create a food truck in the heart of Lagos

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