By: Staff writer   The Capricorn Group’s slow growth of its loan book is raising doubts about its ability to maintain strong earnings, as rising costs and potential margin pressures add to the challenges. The Group’s gross loans and advances increased by N$1.18 billion since 30 June 2024, reaching N$51.8 billion. This growth was […]

  By: Justicia Shipena   Economists are warning that the growing volume of non-performing loans (NPLs) in Namibia could destabilise the financial sector and jeopardise banks’ balance sheets. An increasing number of Namibians are defaulting on loans due to affordability challenges, with experts attributing the trend to prolonged economic difficulties spanning nearly a decade. By […]

  By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi   Female entrepreneurs are calling for systemic transformation to ensure that women and marginalised groups gain greater access to economic opportunities. Despite 79.8% of eligible women now being financially included, surpassing the 76.1% of men, investment opportunities remain largely untapped, particularly for women entrepreneurs. Business mentor Twapewa Kadhikwa emphasised the importance […]

  By: Mathias Hangala   Value addition has been at the forefront of discussions surrounding policy and economic growth in recent years. Abner Tomas, who hails from Oniipa in the Oshikoto region, transformed his passion for farming and mushrooms into a niche business by producing biscuits, tea, and soup through his enterprise, Ndaka Mushrooms (NM). […]