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Tuesday, 6 October 2026
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Namibian press · Organization

PwC

Also known as: Permanent Water Commission

PwC — professional services firm that conducted forensic audit of Namibia Tourism Board's dispute with Hype.Up.

2023-08-132026-10-06

What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. October 2026
  2. Windhoek Observer

    PwC conducted research based on more than one billion online job advertisements across six continents

    Source

    “Recent research by PwC, based on more than one billion online job advertisements across six continents, provides an important corrective to the fear that AI simply means mass unemployment.”

    TURNING POINT | AI Is Coming For Your Job
  3. January 2026
  4. The Namibian

    PwC conducted a forensic audit costing N$173,000 that found no irregularities

    Source

    “A forensic audit by PwC costing N$173 000 later found no irregularities.”

    NTB says Ghanaian payment resolves long-standing dispute
  5. The Namibian

    PwC collaborated with O&L on the O&L Persona Diagnostic

    Source

    “The 2025 financial year also saw the formalisation of the O&L Persona Diagnostic, developed in collaboration with PwC, to assess how the values of being authentic, caring and passionate are embedded across the organisation.”

    O&L posts N$5.05 billion revenue, profit up 94%
  6. The Namibian

    PwC will serve as the industry programme management office

    Source

    “Meanwhile, PwC will serve as the industry programme management office, with extensive experience in leading payment transformation programmes.”

    Economic factors to watch out for in Namibia in 2026
  7. November 2025
  8. The Namibian

    PwC found in analysis of consumer transactions that Gen Z cut overall spending by 13% between January and April 2025

    Source

    “According to PwC's analysis of nearly a million consumer transactions, Gen Z cut overall spending by 13% between January and April 2025 – particularly in categories like apparel, accessories and electronics.”

    The Gen Z paradox: Spending less, expecting more
  9. The Namibian

    PwC reported in 2025 Holiday Outlook survey that Gen Z plans to slash holiday spending by 23% this year

    Source

    “And in PwC's 2025 Holiday Outlook survey, they reported plans to slash holiday spending by 23% this year, after expecting to boost spend by 37% in 2024.”

    The Gen Z paradox: Spending less, expecting more
  10. October 2024
  11. The Namibian

    PwC found in Voice of the Consumer Survey 2024 that 77% of South African consumers expect biggest spending increase on groceries

    Source

    “According to a PwC Voice of the Consumer Survey 2024, 77% of South African consumers expect the biggest increase in their consumer spending to be on groceries, 75% of consumers believe inflation is the number one risk that could affect the country over the next year, followed by macroeconomic volatility (55%) and social inequality (40%).”

    10 savvy strategies to slash your living costs
  12. August 2023
  13. The Namibian

    PwC stated risks of fraud in ESG context are increasing due to regulatory and public pressure

    Source

    “Companies dare not forego these services, because, as the global accounting giant PwC puts it, "the risks of fraud in the ESG context are increasing based on the rising pressure of regulators and the public".”

    Good Governance Is a Bad Idea
Business

AI reshaping jobs through professionalisation and democratisation

The News

AI is not simply eliminating jobs but segmenting and reshaping them—automating routine processes while making some roles more specialised and others more accessible by lowering skill barriers. For Namibia's small economy and high unemployment, the technology could reduce entrepreneurship barriers by allowing small business owners to perform functions previously requiring specialised expertise.

23 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →

Yesterday

  1. AI reshaping jobs through professionalisation and democratisation

    AI is not simply eliminating jobs but segmenting and reshaping them—automating routine processes while making some roles more specialised and others more accessible by lowering skill barriers. For Namibia's small economy and high unemployment, the technology could reduce entrepreneurship barriers by allowing small business owners to perform functions previously requiring specialised expertise.

    23 hours ago · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 8 April

  1. NAB staff petition board over collective bargaining violations

    Employees of the Namibian Agronomic Board, represented by the Public Service Union of Namibia, have submitted a petition alleging the board violated agreements to include them in negotiations on a job evaluation and grading exercise, approving final reports without worker input. The workers cite breaches of collective bargaining principles under the Labour Act and International Labour Organization Convention, and have given the board 48 hours to respond.

    8 April 2026 · New Era →

Friday 6 February

  1. Namibia blocks South Africa-Lesotho water project phase two

    Namibia has refused to approve Phase 2 of the South Africa-Lesotho Highlands Water Project, citing concerns about reduced downstream water flows on the Orange River and potential damage to its irrigation schemes, mining, and power projects. The ministry says the blockade will stand until South Africa commits to jointly developing the Noordoewer-Vioolsdrift Dam as a mitigation measure.

    6 February 2026 · New Era →

Monday 19 January

  1. NTB settles N$160,000 dispute with Ghanaian firm Hype.Up

    The Namibia Tourism Board paid N$160,000 to Ghanaian company Hype.Up to resolve a long-standing dispute over an unpaid invoice from a Ghana Roadshow project, following legal review and a PwC forensic audit that found no irregularities.

    19 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 13 January

  1. O&L revenue grows 4.4% to N$5.05 billion, operating profit surges 94%

    Ohlthaver & List Group posted revenue of N$5.05 billion in 2025 with a 94% increase in operating profit to N$363.7 million, as the group pursued its Vision 2029 strategic objectives. The group spent N$532.8 million on capital expenditure across infrastructure modernisation, manufacturing upgrades, and strategic acquisitions including full ownership of technology firm Mach 10 and premium hospitality properties Le Mirage and Divava.

    13 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 7 January

  1. Bank of Namibia outlines key economic priorities for 2026

    The Bank of Namibia is introducing retail bonds for low- to medium-income earners, launching an instant payment system, and phasing out the Windhoek Interbank Agreed Rates in favour of a new lending policy. The central bank projects inflation will average 3.8% in 2026 and real GDP growth will reach 3.8%, driven by agricultural recovery, construction, electricity generation, and uranium sector output.

    7 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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