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Friday, 24 April 2026
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Danny Meyer

Opinion

Business partnerships drive growth, innovation, and sustainability

The News

An opinion piece argues that business partnerships allow firms to pool resources, share expertise, mitigate risks and unlock opportunities, though they carry challenges including shared liability, reduced autonomy and goal misalignment. The author notes partnerships are common among long-established Namibian enterprises but appear concentrated among lighter-complexioned entrepreneurs.

16 hours ago · The Namibian →

Yesterday

  1. Business partnerships drive growth, innovation, and sustainability

    An opinion piece argues that business partnerships allow firms to pool resources, share expertise, mitigate risks and unlock opportunities, though they carry challenges including shared liability, reduced autonomy and goal misalignment. The author notes partnerships are common among long-established Namibian enterprises but appear concentrated among lighter-complexioned entrepreneurs.

    16 hours ago · The Namibian →

Saturday 18 April

  1. Namibian mining towns struggle with economic diversification

    Towns like Oranjemund, Uis, and Kombat built around mining activity face the challenge of creating sustainable economies as mineral extraction ends. Studies have proposed tourism, agriculture, and garment manufacturing as alternatives, but limited community involvement and stakeholder alignment have weakened implementation efforts, requiring more inclusive approaches to secure long-term viability.

    18 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 10 April

  1. Global economic turbulence tests Namibian resolve and business resilience

    The article examines how global economic instability, driven by rising oil prices and international conflicts, is affecting Namibia, while noting that fuel retailers have been accused of supply manipulation during price adjustments. The author argues that downturns are temporary cycles and entrepreneurs should view challenges as learning opportunities rather than permanent setbacks.

    10 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 4 April

  1. April brings diverse religious observances worldwide

    April marks several major religious festivals across faiths, including Easter, Passover, Ramadan, and observances by Buddhist, Hindu, Sikh, and other communities, reflecting global spiritual and cultural diversity. The article emphasizes the importance of interfaith harmony, tolerance, and recognition of shared principles like compassion and justice across different belief traditions.

    4 April 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 27 March

  1. Namibian MSMEs face financing, infrastructure barriers in remote areas

    Namibian small businesses struggle with collateral-based lending, high operating costs, skills gaps, and regional market barriers. These challenges are especially acute in underserved areas like Divundu village, where inadequate workspace and limited services force entrepreneurs to operate from makeshift structures and repurposed buildings.

    27 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 19 March

  1. Private sector increasingly complements public services in Namibia

    According to the article, Namibia's public sector often underperforms on efficiency and sustainability, while the private sector drives innovation and job creation through market-based incentives. Private educational and healthcare institutions in regions like Erongo and Kavango East are filling service gaps and demonstrating higher operational standards than comparable public facilities.

    19 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 13 March

  1. Informal settlements house 200,000 Namibians, study finds

    The Namibia Statistics Agency conducted a baseline study of informal settlements across the country's 57 local authorities, finding more than 200,000 Namibians live in 419 informal settlements, with several hundred thousand more in townships. While micro and small enterprises in these areas contribute significantly to the informal economy, they face challenges including compliance requirements, limited workspace and restricted access to services, while gambling establishments and cash loan outlets pose growing social and financial risks.

    13 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 6 March

  1. SMEs Compete marks 20 years supporting Namibian entrepreneurs

    SMEs Compete, a social entrepreneurship organisation, has spent two decades supporting entrepreneurs across Namibia's 14 administrative regions through targeted programmes including business mentorship, market access opportunities, and diagnostic tools to help micro, small and medium enterprises overcome barriers to sustainable growth.

    6 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 27 February

  1. Building business-friendly environment for Namibia's MSME sector

    Namibia's micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are vital incubators for entrepreneurship and job creation, yet face obstacles including limited funding, bureaucratic red tape, and restrictive local authority regulations. The article argues that meaningful progress requires government to reduce regulatory barriers, financial institutions to offer tailored solutions, and a broader shift in mindset to recognize entrepreneurs as primary drivers of wealth creation rather than relying on government support alone.

    27 February 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 20 February

  1. MSMEs create majority of Namibian jobs, need policy support

    Micro, small and medium enterprises account for seven out of every ten income-earning jobs in Namibia and serve as the primary incubator for entrepreneurship and enterprise development, yet the sector remains under-resourced and under-recognised compared to foreign direct investment priorities.

    20 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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