July 19
Namibia: Partnership Boosts Namibia's Oil Search
The Oslo-listed company BW Energy has bought shares in ReconAfrica to further the search for oil in Namibia. Read more »
July 11
Namibia: Farmers Sell Off Livestock As Drought Bites
The biting effects of drought have pushed up the total number of cattle marketed by 47,9% in the first three months of this year. Read more »
July 10
Namibia: Walvis Bay Determined to Fight Debt Collectors
Walvis Bay residents say they will not tolerate RedForce Debt Management's operations on behalf of the town's municipality. Read more »
July 04
Namibia: Agriculture Ministry to Up Loans to Resettled Farmers to N$500 000
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform is discussing raising the initial loan amount for resettlement farmers from N$200 000 to N$500 000 with the Agricultural Bank of… Read more »
July 03
Namibia: Oil and Gas - an Opportunity for Shared Growth in Namibia
In the oild and gas industry, local content refers to the development of local industries, workforce and resources to support the operations of international oil companies (IOC)… Read more »
Namibia: Prisoners Sue Govt Over Decision to End Internet Access
Eighteen inmates suing the prison authorities over a decision to end their internet access are awaiting a judgement in their case at the end of next week. Read more »
July 02
Namibia: Public Debt More Than Doubles in 7 Years Under Shiimi
Namibia's national debt has gone up by more than half in relation to gross domestic product (GDP) in the last seven years. Read more »
Namibia: Central Bank Launches Instant Pay Project
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) last week launched the Instant Payment Programme (IPP), aiming to modernise Namibia's payment infrastructure. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Deficit Widens to N$11,4 Billion in First Quarter
Namibia's current account deficit widened to N$11,4 billion during the first quarter of this year. Read more »
Namibia: Car Owners to Enjoy Cheaper Transport Costs
Namibia will see some relief in the cost of transportation as the Ministry of Mines and Energy lower fuel prices yesterday. Read more »
Namibia: 4000 Petition Against Power Hike
A petition calling for ministerial intervention against the Electricity Control Board's (ECB) decision to increase the electricity tariff by 8% has reached over 4 000 signatures in… Read more »
June 26
Namibia: Share Million-Dollar Tenders Among SMEs - Katjimune
Lawmaker Maximalliant Katjimune wants the parliament to reconsider the procurement awarding system to share million-dollar tenders among more than one small or medium enterprise… Read more »
June 25
Namibia: Creating an Intra-African Tourism Map Is Essential for Sustainable Economic Development
Perceived as africa's gateway to the world and vice versa, the African tourism market remains at the epicentre of global attention, offering unique travel opportunities to many… Read more »
Namibia: Namibians Prefer Netflix Over DStv
Namibians say they prefer streaming platforms such as Netflix and Home Box Office (HBO) over Digital Satellite Television (DStv). Read more »
June 20
Namibia: MTC Customers Concerned About Privacy in Conference Calls
Some Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) customers have expressed concern about privacy issues during conference calls, with users saying they are added to calls without their… Read more »
June 19
Kenya: How President Ruto's Punitive Taxes Threaten Namibia-Kenya Trade
President William Ruto's finance bill 2024, tabled in parliament for passage yesterday, contains punitive taxes poised to dent the progressive strides made towards bolstering… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Debt - Caution Urged, Crisis Unlikely
Namibia is among the five African countries of which the sovereign debt has been qualified as of moderate risk of debt distress. Read more »
June 18
Namibia: Namibians Spend 39 Million Hours Speaking On the Phone
Namibians have spent 39,3 million hours speaking on the phone in the first three months of the year. Read more »
Namibia: Central Bank, DBN Join Forces
The Bank of Namibia and the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) have partnered up to drive economic development. Read more »
Namibia: Amushelelo to Brief Parliament On Unemployment Fund
The parliamentary committee on constitutional and legal affairs has invited fraud accused cum social activist and politician Michael Amushelelo to a consultative meeting at… Read more »
Namibia: Revenue Agency Extends Deadline for Companies, Individuals to Get Tax Certificates
The Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) has decided that the current process for obtaining a tax certificate of good standing will remain in effect until 31 March 2025. Read more »
June 17
Namibia: Hundreds March for Universal Basic Income Grant
The Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition of Namibia marched to the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare on Saturday morning to demand a universal and… Read more »
June 13
Namibia: Keetmanshoop Gets Loan for Power Upgrades
The Municipality of Keetmanshoop in the //Kharas region has obtained a N$11,9-million loan from the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) to upgrade its electricity network. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Cannot Rely On Importation of Seeds for Staple Food Crops - Khomas Governor
Khomas governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua says with Namibia facing its worst drought, it is critical to have legislation that provides an environment for a sustainable seed system for… Read more »
June 11
Namibia: Foreigners Implicated in Illegal Lead Mining Ring
A report by three officials from the Ministry of Mines and Energy says Chinese nationals working with locals in the Kunene region are conducting illegal lead mining exploration in… Read more »