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Government to borrow N$15 billion

Government to borrow N$15 billion

The 2024/25 financial year borrowing plan released by the Bank of Namibia outlines a net financing need of N$15.3 billion for the financial year, including a significant Eurobond maturing in October 2025. The Bank of Namibia plans to source funds primarily through local government debt securities and external debt financing. The strategy includes raising N$12,8 billion from the domestic market, N$8,8 billion from fixed-rate bonds, N$2,9 billion from Treasury Bills (TBs), and N$1,1 billion from inflation-linked bonds. “A new fixed rate bond may be issued later in the year. If the domestic target is not met, a JSE-listed fixed-rate bond…
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Germany has given Namibia N$32b since 1990

Germany has given Namibia N$32b since 1990

Germany’s official development assistance since Namibia's independence until 2023 amounts to approximately 1,6 billion Euro (roughly N$32 billion). In per-capita terms, Namibia is thus the largest recipient of German development cooperation in Africa, according to figures released German Embassy Windhoek. Employment creation, poverty reduction and reducing inequality is a central component of the relations between Namibia and Germany. The National Planning Commission and the Federal Republic of Germany, have since signed two government agreements on financial cooperation and technical cooperation between Namibia and Germany. These agreements cover three new programmes to the value of 19 million Euros (currently approximately, N$386…
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Alexander Forbes has N$14m outstanding on loan

Alexander Forbes has N$14m outstanding on loan

Alexander Forbes Namibia Holdings Proprietary Limited has an outstanding principal of N$14 million on its of N$28 million loan it got in December 2020 for the refurbishment of the Namibia head office. The Senior Debt Facility (SDF) is an unsecured five-year term loan facility. Alexander Forbes Financial Services Namibia Proprietary Limited has provided a guarantee to the lender for this obligation. The outstanding principal of N$14 million and outstanding interest are payable at maturity, the company said. In December 2020 Alexander Forbes Namibia obtained a senior debt facility (SDF) of N$28 million dollars to finance the capital expenditure on the…
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Namibia ranked 8th in gender gap

Namibia ranked 8th in gender gap

Namibia has been ranked in the top 10 in the Global Gender Gap by the World Economic Forum. Out of the 35 economies included in the group, 21 are in the top 100, and one, Namibia, is in the top 10. The top five performers in the region are Namibia (8th, 80,5%), South Africa (18th, 78,5%), Mozambique (27th, 77,6%), Burundi (38th, 75,7%), and Rwanda (39th, 75,7%). Over half of Sub Saharan African countries (18) have closed over 70% of their gender gap, and only Chad trails behind the two-thirds mark (57,6%). World Economic Forum said that in sixth place, Sub-Saharan…
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Etango makes progress towards mining

Etango makes progress towards mining

Bannerman Energy Limited has announced significant further de-risking of its Etango uranium development in the Erongo Region through the completion of the Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) and Control Budget Estimate (CBE) processes. The company said the completion of FEED and the CBE has refined the outcomes of the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) undertaken in late 2022, delivering enhanced accuracy and key cost estimates. Bannerman is currently undertaking early works construction activities for Etango-8, in parallel with offtake marketing and strategic financing works streams. Commenting on these outcomes, Bannerman Chief Executive Officer, Gavin Chamberlain, said: “The early development of our…
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Transforming Namibia’s Insurance Sector

Transforming Namibia’s Insurance Sector

As a continuous improvement manager in Namibia’s insurance sector, I strive daily for efficiencies, operational excellence, and innovative customer service solutions. Observing the impacts of the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) on our industry has been an eye-opener. While the digital revolution of the past few decades has already disrupted how we work, the 4IR represents an even greater shift, one that will fundamentally alter how we live, work, and relate to one another. What is the 4IR? The 4IR is characterised by a fusion of technologies blurring the lines between physical and digital spheres. Driven by advancements in artificial intelligence…
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Trustco plans to diversify operations

Trustco plans to diversify operations

Trustco Group Holdings believes that with a deleveraged balance sheet, the company can accelerate its diversification strategy to create value across its multi-sector investment portfolio. The company announced that backed by the support of the long-time anchor investors, including the founding family, Trustco has revealed a robust foundation for continued success going forward. Trustco has announced a landmark agreement to convert N$4,4 billion (USD 235 million) of debt into equity, paving the way for a planned US$100 million capital raise in the US markets. The agreement is expected to increase Trustco’s net asset value by approximately N$1,5 billion (US$79 million).…
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Old Mutual supports Katima Mulilo entrepreneurs

Old Mutual supports Katima Mulilo entrepreneurs

The 2024 Old Mutual Sustainable, Economic and Empowerment Drive (OM SEED) initiative recently highlighted the remarkable talents of individuals from Katima Mulilo, culminating in the celebration of three outstanding entrepreneurs. In collaboration with the Financial Literacy Initiative (FLI) and Basecamp Business Incubators, the Old Mutual Namibia Foundation is thrilled to announce the successful winners of the 2024 OM SEED Zambezi Region. Leading the charge and winning N$50 000 is Masule Branden Nchindo, the founder of BM Success Investment, specialising in horticulture and poultry farming. Nchindo's innovative approach to sustainable agriculture and his commitment to food security have set him apart.…
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FAO donates freezers to store vaccines

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has donated a freezer room and a cold storage room valued at approximately N$500,000 to the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform’s Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) to store animal medicine.The donation, according to a statement on Thursday, was made to the directorate’s satellite office in Nkurenkuru in the Kavango West region.These facilities are intended to aid in the fight against animal diseases and improve overall livestock health in regions north of the veterinary cordon fence.Sara Gottlieb, the State Veterinarian in Nkurenkuru, said that previously, they had to store vaccines in Rundu, a…
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Initiative to combat content piracy launched

Multichoice Namibia together with various organisations, on Wednesday launched the Partners Against Piracy in Windhoek.The initiative aims to combat issues in the creative sector and content piracy.Multichoice Namibia managing director Roger Gertze, said the company recognise the impact of such partnerships and their ability to connect diverse audiences on a global scale."Studies have shown that pirated streams and downloads disrupt every facet of the production value chain, directly threatening those who create and deliver content and Multichoice Namibia remains resolute in its determination to combat this threat," he said.The organisations in the partnership are Business Intellectual Property (Bipa), the Namibia…
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