May 08
Namibia: Usakos Strategic Vision Overrides Political Differences - Mayor
The Mayor of Usakos, H.W. Irene Simeon-Kurtz urged policymakers to set aside their political differences and work together to grow the country's economy. Read more »
April 30
Namibia: Central Bank Broadens Financial Inclusion With Instant Payment Project
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) last week launched the Instant Payment Project with the intent of broadening financial inclusion through essential and affordable financial services to… Read more »
April 25
Namibia: Vivo Awards Shell Service Stations for Performance, Customer Service and Safety
Operators and owners of Shell Service Station were recently rewarded when the local distributor, Vivo Energy Namibia awarded Omega Service Station as the best station of the year.… Read more »
April 16
Namibia: Industrialisation and Trade Ministry Engages Stakeholders On Economic Policies
The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade held a crucial public consultation among stakeholders to discuss four pivotal policy and legislative frameworks. Read more »
April 11
Namibia: City of Windhoek Extends Deadline for Pensioners' Debt Relief Registration
The City of Windhoek (CoW) has extended the deadline for pensioners to register for debt relief until May 31. Read more »
April 04
Namibia: Inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit Set for Windhoek
Namibia Is gearing up to host the first-ever Global African Hydrogen Summit (GAH2S) in Windhoek from 3 to 5 September. Read more »
Namibia: Mandatory SIM Card Registration Deadline Concludes
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) announced the conclusion of the mandatory registration period for all Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards in the… Read more »
April 03
Namibia: Fuel Prices Go Up
The price of petrol increased by N$1.52 per litre, while both diesel grades will increase by 72 cents per litre, effective Wednesday, the Ministry of Mines and Energy announced. Read more »
April 02
Namibia: Over 1900 Pensioners Registered for the Debt Relief Programme
The City of Windhoek's newly launched debt relief programme has already made a significant impact drawing over 1900 pensioners, effectively wiping out a staggering total of N$524… Read more »
March 28
Namibia: Deadline Approaches for Mandatory SIM Card Registration - Cran Urges Compliance
As the deadline for the mandatory registration of all Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards looms on 31 March, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) is urging… Read more »
Namibia: Hartzenberg Achieves Historic Milestone As First Dual Chartered Accountant
Florian Hartzenberg has made history by becoming the first professional accountant in Namibia to attain both the Chartered Accountant Namibia (CA(NAM)) and Chartered Global… Read more »
Namibia: MVA Fund Urges Road Users to Prepare for Safe Journeys This Easter Weekend
As Namibia gears up for the Easter weekend, the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has issued a stern call to all road users to prioritize safety on the roads to prevent loss of… Read more »
March 27
Namibia: Economy Shows Moderate Growth in 2023 - NSA
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) released its 2023 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Economic Statistics report on Tuesday, revealing a steady but moderate growth trajectory for… Read more »
March 20
Namibia: Firstrand Namibia Group Presents Shareholder Dividends to Gipf
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has earned a tidy sum in shareholder dividends when they received a payment to the value of more than N$3.2 million from the… Read more »
March 08
Namibia: First African Peer Review for Namibia Launched
The first African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Country Review Report for Namibia was launched by the President H.E. Dr Nangolo Mbumba on Thursday at State House. Read more »
Namibia: FNB's Exchange Traded Note Opens Offshore Investing to Namibians
FNB Namibia launched its Exchange Traded Note (ETN) this week, which the bank said will allow Namibians to participate and access listed instruments in international companies like… Read more »
Namibia: Annual Inflation Rate for February Drops to Five Percent
The latest figures released by the National Statistics Agency indicate a notable decrease in the annual inflation rate for February 2024 compared to the same period last year. Read more »
February 16
Namibia: Scheduled Power Outage to Impact Windhoek and Surrounding Areas
The City of Windhoek has issued a notification regarding a scheduled power outage set to affect various neighbourhoods and establishments on 10 March, from 08:00 to 16:00. Read more »
February 12
Namibia: Swakop Uranium Foundation Donates to Westside High and Venessa Kindergarten
The Swakop Uranium Foundation recently made donations to Swakopmund's Westside High School and the Vennesa Kindergarten at handover ceremonies at both schools. Read more »
January 29
Namibia: Rental Market Exhibits Resilience in the Face of Economic Challenges
The FNB Rent Price Index has demonstrated remarkable resilience, remaining positive for two consecutive quarters after emerging from contractionary territory in March 2023,… Read more »
Namibia: Satellite Technology to Enhance Communication Services Under Spotlight
In a significant development towards improving communication services, the country is actively exploring the implementation of satellite technology. The Minister of Information and… Read more »
January 04
Namibia: Three-Month Grace Period for Mandatory SIM Card Registration
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Hon Peya Mushelenga has given mobile operators a grace period after recently extending the mandatory Subscriber Identity… Read more »
November 02, 2023
Namibia: An Opportunity to Deepen Trade and Investment Between the U.S. and Namibia
"The United States is all in on Africa." President Biden affirmed during the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit last December. Read more »
October 23, 2023
Namibia: New Substation Project to Boost Bulk Electricity Supply in the Coastal Region
Last Friday, an executive announced that a new indoor substation with a 132/66/33kV capacity will be constructed outside Swakopmund's coastal town. Read more »
Namibia: The AfCFTA Presents Unique Collaboration Opportunities - Chapman
Bank Windhoek's Executive Officer of Retail Banking Services and Specialist Finance, James Chapman, said that the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents a unique… Read more »