Also known as: HEI Managing Director
Chairman of African Stars FC who demanded compensation for broadcasting the club's matches during the Namibia Premier Football League's media rights dispute.
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New Era
Club chairman Salomo Hei expressed pride in the team's achievements after the decisive win
“Speaking after the decisive win, club chairman Salomo Hei expressed pride in the team's achievements, highlighting the discipline and unity that have driven their success.”
Starlile makes it 4 in a row … Young Brazilians return to the premier leagueThe Namibian
Economist Salomo Hei says expected fuel price hike in South Africa would indicate impact for Namibia
“Economist Salomo Hei says the expected fuel price hike in South Africa would give an indication of what lies ahead for Namibia due to the shared regional market.”
Massive N$4.50 fuel price hike looms for NamibiaNew Era
HEI Managing Director Salomo Hei warned that policy uncertainty could deter investment
“"Investors want certainty. They don't want to hang mid-air," said HEI Managing Director Salomo Hei, warning that policy uncertainty could deter investment.”
Shafudah manoeuvres tight fiscal space … Analysts call for certainty, more investmentThe Namibian
Salomo Hei said encouraging private sector investment essential to sustaining economic growth
“He said encouraging private sector investment would be essential to sustaining economic growth under a constrained fiscal environment.”
Fiscal constraints set to shape Namibia’s 2026/27 national budgetNew Era
African Stars chairman Salomo Hei says clubs must be included in broadcasting rights discussions as primary stakeholders
“Hei insisted the issue is straightforward: clubs must be included in discussions about broadcasting rights because they are the primary stakeholders.”
Stars demand broadcast pie sliceThe Namibian
Economist Salomo Hei says judicial delays are not currently a problem in Namibia
“A reputation for delays could hypothetically affect investment appetite, but currently this is not a problem in Namibia, he adds.”
Namibia judicial delays damaging economic confidence and investment, says SchlettweinThe Namibian
African Stars chairman Salomo Hei maintained that Mafoso remained with the team
“In an earlier interview with Desert FM, African Stars chairman Salomo Hei maintained that Mafoso remained with the team.”
Stars coach steps onto Likuena benchThe Namibian
Salomo Hei is chairperson of the NSA board
The Namibian
Salomo Hei extended condolences to the first family and people of Namibia on Geingob's passing
“"On behalf of the board, management and staff of the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA), we extend our deepest condolences to the first family and the people of Namibia on the passing of president Hage Geingob," said Salomo Hei, chairperson of the NSA board.”
Namibia Statistics Agency mourns GeingobThe Namibian
Salomo Hei is an economist by training and the chairperson of African Stars
“Salomo Hei is an economist by training and the chairperson of African Stars.”
Remembering Mama Frieda Ueripura Kauta (1948-2024)African Stars secured the 2025/26 Namibia Premier Football League title with 58 points and a 2-0 final-match victory over FC Ongos, finishing ahead of runners-up Eeshoke Chula Chula FC on 57 points. Young Brazilians FC returned to the Premier League after winning the Southern Stream First Division.
21 April 2026 · New Era →
African Stars secured the 2025/26 Namibia Premier Football League title with 58 points and a 2-0 final-match victory over FC Ongos, finishing ahead of runners-up Eeshoke Chula Chula FC on 57 points. Young Brazilians FC returned to the Premier League after winning the Southern Stream First Division.
21 April 2026 · New Era →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed former ambassador Wilfried Emvula as chairperson of the National Governing Council of the African Peer Review Mechanism in Namibia, with ten members inaugurated for a term to January 2030. The council, established under the APRM Statute, will provide strategic oversight and ensure transparency in governance reforms aligned with Namibia's development plan and Africa's Agenda 2063.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Rising fuel costs are expected to drive up distribution and import expenses, prompting major retailers and suppliers to increase prices over coming months. Economists warn that Namibia's heavy reliance on food imports from South Africa, combined with higher transport and production costs, will push inflation higher and hit low-income households hardest.
5 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Soaring international oil prices and Middle East tensions threaten to drive Namibian fuel prices to unprecedented heights in April, with the country's three-month fuel reserves and limited storage capacity posing supply challenges. Government officials and industry experts warn that while Namibia has sufficient reserves for 2–3 months, the country's infrastructure constraints and reliance on Middle Eastern oil through the Strait of Hormuz leave it vulnerable to supply disruptions, prompting authorities to explore alternative fuel sources and taxi associations to plan 10–12% fare increases.
12 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah tabled a N$104 billion budget for 2026/27 with N$81.3 billion allocated to operations and only N$6.5 billion to development, drawing criticism from economists and opposition figures who warn this allocation will constrain economic growth. The government collected N$89.8 billion in revenue and plans to borrow N$15 billion, while interest payments of N$16.2 billion now exceed the development budget.
1 March 2026 · The Namibian →
As Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah tables the national budget, analysts warn that rising debt-to-GDP ratios and constrained fiscal space pose sustainability challenges, while economists call for policy clarity, strategic investment in education and infrastructure, and balanced spending to address unemployment and weak growth.
26 February 2026 · New Era →
Economists warn that weaker-than-expected revenue collections will limit government spending and create difficult policy trade-offs, with limited fiscal space and elevated expenditure demands requiring disciplined management to keep the deficit within preferred levels. The upcoming budget is expected to clarify fiscal policy direction and investment frameworks while balancing revenue performance with expenditure commitments through improved resource prioritisation and efficiency.
22 February 2026 · The Namibian →
African Stars chairman Salomo Hei says the club must be consulted and compensated for broadcasting its matches, arguing that clubs deserve fair value as the Namibia Premier Football League moves toward professionalism. The dispute follows an NFA announcement of a partnership with NBC and OneAfrica Television to broadcast league fixtures, with Stars subsequently demanding N$100,000 per game plus damages if their home matches are aired without payment.
16 February 2026 · New Era →
Former finance minister Calle Schlettwein and Chief Justice Peter Shivute have warned that delays in Namibia's under-staffed judiciary damage economic confidence and deter investment, with the civil division of the High Court handling an average of 614 cases per judge last year. However, some analysts dispute this, arguing that Namibia's rule of law remains strong and that executive and legislative delays have a larger impact on investment than judicial delays.
15 February 2026 · The Namibian →
The Lesotho Football Association has appointed Bob Mafoso, formerly of Namibia's African Stars FC, as head coach of the national team on a two-year contract, with his first assignment being an African Cup of Nations qualifier against Seychelles in March.
10 February 2026 · The Namibian →