February 07, 2023
Namibia: African Airlines Record Decline in Air Cargo Volumes in 2022
African airlines reported a decrease in demand of 1.4% for global and international cargo in 2022 compared to 2021 and an increase in capacity of 0.3% (-0.2% for international… Read more »
February 06, 2023
Namibia: Local Mining Sector to Showcase Investment Opportunities At SA Indaba
An announcement said that the country will showcase investment opportunities in the mining sector at 2023 Invest in African Mining Indaba, which kicked off from 6 to 9 February in… Read more »
January 30, 2023
Namibia: Mineworkers Union Accepts Three-Year Wage Agreement From Swakop Uranium
Owner and operator of Husab Mine, Swakop Uranium, and the Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) Erongo branch signed a three- year wage agreement on Friday in Swakopmund after… Read more »
January 17, 2023
Namibia: Sustainable Mining Important for Future Growth in Namibia
Global forecasts indicate that the demand for minerals will grow exponentially with minerals such as graphite, lithium, copper, and cobalt, which could increase by 500% by 2050, to… Read more »
January 13, 2023
Namibia: Communications Regulatory Reminds Public to Register SIM Cards
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) this week announced that the mandatory registration of SIM cards commenced on 1 January in line with the provisions of… Read more »
December 28, 2022
Namibia: Namibian Cuprous Oxide Gemstone May Be Key to Quantum Computers
A new study led by the University of St Andrews in the United Kingdom discovered that a special type of light created using an ancient Namibian gemstone could be the key to new… Read more »
September 20, 2022
Namibia: Kunene Farmers Equipped With Climate Change Adaptation Skills
Trainers working with farmers in the Kunene region recently received further training on integrating climate change adaptation in farming activities in Khorixas. Read more »
September 09, 2022
Namibia: Environment to Sustain Economic Recovery Needed Says !gawaxab
The Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Johannes !Gawaxab, at a recent engagement with the banking industry, said it is crucial to step up efforts to create an environment that will… Read more »
July 07, 2022
Namibia: 21 Victims of a Suspected Human-Trafficking Ring Now Back in the Country - Official
Twenty one out of the 31 victims of a suspected human-trafficking ring in the Middle East, were safely repatriated to Namibia as of 30 June Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of… Read more »
June 30, 2022
Namibia: Bank Windhoek Adjusts Fee Structure Effective July
Bank Windhoek this week announced its new fee structure, effective Friday, 1 July 2022. Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC to Increase Renewable Energy Generation to Reduce Carbon Emissions
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is developing the Regional Gas Masterplan to enable the utilisation of the abundant gas reserves in the region to reduce its… Read more »
Namibia: GDP Rises 5.3% Year/Year in First Quarter
The Gross Domestic Product for the first quarter grew by 5.3% year /year the statistics agency (NSA) said Thursday. Read more »
Namibia: Central Bank and Banco Nacional De Angola Strengthen Ties
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) and Banco Nacional de Angola (BNA) have agreed to collaborate on various fronts, to further their respective price and financial stability mandates as… Read more »
June 23, 2022
Namibia: Agriculture Ministry, Agronomic Board Staff Receive Training On Crop Yield Estimation
The University of Namibia (UNAM) conducted a training workshop on crop yield estimation for technical staff from the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) and the Ministry of Agriculture,… Read more »
June 15, 2022
Namibia: Gipf Intensifies Member Education Outreach Programme
The GIPF has embarked on a robust member education outreach programme to the Oshikoto and the Ohangwena regions. Read more »
June 02, 2022
Namibia: Maiden Fourth Industrial Revolution Conference and Expo Slated for Next Week
The Namibia Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Task Force that was appointed by the President, HE Dr Hage Geingob, will host the first-ever the first 4th Industrial Revolution… Read more »
May 31, 2022
Namibia: Namibia, U.S. to Explore Avenues to Grow Businesses Further At Upcoming Annual Trade Mission
The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT) together with the Embassy of Namibia in Washington, DC, will host a USA delegation from 06 to 10 June. Read more »
May 30, 2022
Namibia: June Comes With Chilling New Fuel Prices
Motorists will have to fork out more for fuel as of 1 June as the price of petrol will increase by N$2.50 per litre and diesel prices will increase by N$1.50 per litre, the… Read more »
May 19, 2022
Namibia: FDI Is Crucial for Diversifying and Developing the Namibian Economy
FirstRand Namibia Group Economist and RMB Namibia Strategy and Business Development Manager. Read more »
May 09, 2022
Namibia: Farmers Worry As Namibia Battles Its Worst Brown Locust Outbreak
The Brown Locust outbreaks in Southern Africa have not captured headlines in the same way as the desert locust in the Horn of Africa, and the Arabian peninsula has done. However,… Read more »
Namibia: Labour Ministry Works On Minimising Accidents and Injuries Arising From or Occurring During Work
In its National Occupational Safety and Health Policy, Namibia has adopted a strategy to develop occupational safety and health preventative culture framework, to minimize… Read more »
Namibia: Merchandise Trade Decreases to N$15 Billion in March
A total merchandise trade amounting to N$15 billion was recorded in March, a decrease of 12.5% when compared to the level of N$17.1 billion recorded in February 2022, according to… Read more »
April 29, 2022
Namibia: Temporary Relief for Consumers As Fuel Prices in May Reduced
The Mines and Energy Ministry announced a reduction in petrol prices by N$1.20 and diesel prices by 30 cents, while at the same time introducing temporarily reduced levies on all… Read more »