May 02
Namibia: IPC Says Workers' Day Not a Political Platform, Yet Calls for Vote
In a moment of irony, the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) issued a statement on Workers' Day (1 May) that the day should not merely be used as a political stage, but in the… Read more »
May 01
Namibia: Angula Promises 500,000 New Jobs in Presidential Bid
Indepedent presidential candidate for the upcoming elections, Ally Angula, is promising to create 500 000 new jobs over the next three years - a promise some experts see as wishful… Read more »
Namibia: Walvis Bay to Probe Redforce Over Debt Collection Contract
Walvis Bay municipality lawyer Richard Metcalfe has issued a statement saying the municipality will investigate how RedForce Debt Management got a debt collection contract with the… Read more »
April 30
Namibia: The Rise of 'Militant' Unions in Namibia
As Namibia joins the rest of the world in celebrating Workers' Day tomorrow, most unionists in the country feel the financial situation is tough for many workers. Read more »
April 04
Namibia: 'Struggle Kids' Push for More Jobs
The Namibia Exile Kids Association (Neka) passed a resolution over the weekend, demanding more job opportunities for its unemployed members. Read more »
Namibia: Bon Launches Modified N$100 Note
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has launched a modified N$100 note that now bears the signature of governor Johannes !Gawaxab. Read more »
Namibia: !gawaxab Warns of 'Dutch Disease' Amid Oil, Green Hydrogen Discoveries
Bank of Namibia governor Johannes !Gawaxab has cautioned against the phenomenon whereby the rapid development of the oil and gas and green hydrogen industries in Namibia may lead… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Spends N$39,8m On Funerals, Celebrations in One Year
The office of the Prime Minister spent N$39,8 million on 38 funerals, Independence Day and Heroes Day celebrations last year. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Records N$26,3m Worth of Fraud Cases in Banking Sector
Namibia has recorded a total of 357 fraud cases in 2023, which has led to losses amounting to N$26,3 million. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Urged to Grow in Sectors That Create Jobs
Namibia should make a deliberate effort to invest in improving agriculture production and value chains, as well as target other sectors like construction to stimulate employment… Read more »
April 01
Namibia: Omusati Take It Home
Omusati took the coveted Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup home after a protracted final on Monday that was eventually decided on a penalty shoot-out. They defeated a spirited Kavango… Read more »
March 29
Namibia: Technological Evolution in Farming
The ministry of agriculture has stepped up its campaign to encourage the use of technology in agriculture across the country, in an effort to transform farming methods in the face… Read more »
March 20
Namibia: OPEC SG to Address Windhoek Oil Conference
Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) secretary general (SG) Haitham Al Ghais of Kuwait is expected to deliver an address at the Namibian International Energy… Read more »
March 13
Namibia: Namibia's Pensioners Carrying the Unemployed
... Family of 14 relies on social grant of N$1 400 Read more »
Namibia: Central Bank Concludes Investigation Into Ponzi Scheme Duo
The Bank of Namibia has concluded an investigation into the alleged unauthorised banking activities of CBI Exchange Namibia and Coenraad Botha and the case is now in court. Read more »
March 12
Namibia: Little Done to Protect Fisheries Jobs Post-Fishrot - Opposition, Commentators
Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) deputy leader Kalimbo Iipumbu says very little has been done to safeguard jobs in the fishing sector since the Fishrot corruption scandal… Read more »
March 11
Namibia: Chinese Firm Buys Tsumeb Smelter for N$930m
Dundee Precious Metals (DPM) Incorporated has agreed to sell its Tsumeb smelter to Chinese-owned Sinomine Resource Group Corporation Limited for N$930 million (approximately US$49… Read more »
March 07
Namibia: Namibia's Exports At N$12 Billion in January
Namibia's export earnings recorded an increase of 9,4% in January this year - now standing at N$12 billion. Read more »
March 06
Namibia: Angola, Namibia to Cooperate On Petroleum, Natural Gas
President Nangolo Mbumba expressed Namibia's willingness to take notes from Angola's oil and gas sectors while touring oil and manufacturing companies during his one-day visit to… Read more »
February 29
Namibia: Chinese Company Takes Over Twin Hills
Chinese company Yintai Gold has reached an agreement with Canadian gold exploration company Osino Resources to acquire all outstanding Osino common shares in a deal valued at… Read more »
Namibia: Mbumba Thanks Namibians for Unity During Mourning Period
President Nangolo Mbumba has extended his gratitude to Namibians and international heads of state and government for their solidarity and support during the mourning period for… Read more »
February 15
Namibia: Bolt Introduces Pilot Ride Service in Namibia
Estonian mobility company Bolt has introduced its pilot ride-hailing service in Namibia. Read more »
Namibia: In Sickness and in Health - !gawaxab Defends SA Rand Marriage
Bank of Namibia (BoN) governor Johannes !Gawaxab has likened the Namibia dollar and the South African rand peg to a marriage. Read more »
January 14
Namibia: Potential Loss Less Than N$2 Million After Theft, Bank Says
Bank Windhoek managing director Baronice Hans says the potential loss in the case of an employee allegedly stealing N$200 million from the bank is less than N$2 million. Read more »
Botswana: Power Cuts in Parts of Zambezi and Botswana
Katima Mulilo, Ngoma and a part of Botswana to which NamPower is supplying electricity have been experiencing power cuts since Sunday morning. Read more »