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Staff Writer  Venture capital and private equity can drive business growth, create jobs, and support innovation, the Economic Association of Namibia (EAN) said during a public discussion held in partnership with the Hanns Seidel Foundation.  The event, titled “Investing in Potential: How Venture Capital and Private Equity Can Drive Namibia’s Economic Transformation”, brought together private sector leaders, investment professionals and civil society members. The discussion focused on how venture capital and private equity can help Namibian enterprises grow, diversify the economy and ensure strong governance and developmental impact.  Speakers highlighted that access to finance remains one of the biggest barriers…

Chamwe Kaira  The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has been referred to South Africa’s Competition Tribunal for alleged anti-competitive conduct, the bourse said this week.  The referral follows an announcement made by the Competition Commission on 9 November after it submitted a non-confidential version of its referral affidavit on 1 October 2025. The Commission did not release further details in its public statement. The case originates from a complaint filed in October 2022 by A2X Proprietary Limited.  A2X claims that the JSE is misusing its powerful position by using unfair methods related to its broker dealer accounting (BDA) system and the…

Chamwe Kaira  Namibia’s civil aviation sector has recorded strong progress over the past year, with the Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) reporting major financial and operational gains.  The authority said the 2024/25 financial year marked a defining period of confidence and transformation in the aviation sector. Minister of works and transport, Veikko Nekundi praised the sector’s contribution to economic diversification and regional integration.  “I look forward to building on these achievements in the years ahead, as we work collectively towards realising our vision for a resilient and dynamic transport and logistics hub for Namibia,” he said. Aligned with the sixth…

Chamwe Kaira  Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (ReconAfrica) says it has made strong progress at its Kavango West 1X exploration well in northeastern Namibia. The Canadian oil and gas explorer reported that the well has exceeded expectations in depth and early results. Brian Reinsborough, president and chief executive officer of ReconAfrica, said he was pleased with the operation.  “I want to thank everyone working on the Kavango West 1X well. Drilling has been carried out safely and efficiently. Early indications from the well are very encouraging, with multiple oil and gas shows and strong, consistent natural gas markers observed throughout the…

Staff Writer  Standard Bank Namibia has upgraded its digital personal loan service as part of its push to expand responsible lending and improve financial access.  The enhanced platform allows clients to apply for and top up loans instantly through Internet Banking or Cellphone Banking by dialling 1402345#. No paperwork, branch visits, or internet access are required. The bank said the improvements support national efforts to address financial exclusion, especially in rural and underserved areas.  Many Namibians still struggle to access basic financial services, a challenge the bank aims to reduce through digital innovation. “Our enhanced Digital Lending platform is designed…