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Reserves Shield Economies from Shocks – IMF

Reserves Shield Economies from Shocks – IMF

  By: Mathias Hangala   The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says adequate foreign exchange reserves play a role in shielding economies from shocks and strengthening economic resilience.   In a report released through its social media platforms last week, the…

International Conflicts Could Affect Namibia’s Development Goals

International Conflicts Could Affect Namibia’s Development Goals

David Shoombe Namibian trade analysts indicate that Namibia’s national developmental priorities may be delayed as a result of the nation’s economic vulnerability to being affected by global conflicts.  With the ongoing attacks of US-Israeli forces on Iran, the threat of…

Climate Risks Endanger Global Economy – WEF

Climate Risks Endanger Global Economy – WEF

By: Mathias Hangala   The 2026 Global Risks Report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) warns that amidst trade fragmentation, supply-chain volatility, and technological disruption, climate change remains a threat to the global economy.   The report states that climate…

Technology

Cyber Compliance is Not a Sufficient Form of Cyber Security – Panelists

  By: Hee-Dee Walenga   A panel discussion at the 3rd  annual Namibia International Cybersecurity Conference & Exhibition saw various industry experts gauge what it would take for Namibia to move from policy documents and framework language to real implementation…

FNB to Invest Half a Million in Crime-Fighting Technology

  By: Mathias Hangala   First National Bank Namibia (FNB) is set to invest N$569,202 in crime-fighting systems, including panoramic surveillance units and AI-driven licence plate recognition technology, to be handed over to the City of Windhoek (CoW). FNB announced…

Call For Namibia to Tighten Cybersecurity Measures

By: Hee-Dee Walenga   The chairman of the Namibia International Cybersecurity Conference & Exhibition (NICSC), Paulinus Sheehama, called for all levels of Namibia to take cybersecurity seriously. Sheehama spoke at the launch of the NICSC 2026 Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign Initiative…

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