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 11
Namibia: Government Reiterates Condemnation of Israel's Actions in Occupied Palestinian Territory
The government expressed its strong condemnation of Israel's actions, specifically focusing on the killing of innocent civilians and the forcible displacements of Palestinians in… Read more »
January 09
Namibia: Diversifying Rural Livelihoods in Namibia - Karangana Poultry Project Thrives
In 2020, Namibia faced a menacing wave of locust outbreaks that exacerbated the already dire food insecurity situation in the country. Read more »
Namibia: Swakopmund Municipality Against Selling Build Together Houses to Third Parties
By Adolf Kaure. 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 »
December 15, 2023
Namibia: Unesco Eyes Youth Organisations Working On Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
By Freeman Ya Ngulu. 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: City of Windhoek Activates Emergency Borehole Scheme
The City of Windhoek announced on 18 October that the emergency borehole scheme had been activated, which may result in changes to the taste, color, and smell of drinking water. 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 »
October 11, 2023
Africa: 'To Silence the Guns We Must Raise the Voices for Peace'
This article provides an understanding of the interplay between geopolitics and economics, and of the impact of that dynamic global political economy. Read more »
Namibia: 'Namibia Has Enough Uranium to Meet Energy Needs'
The Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Tjekero Tweya said that Namibia has natural resources that can mitigate its energy challenges when he… Read more »
October 04, 2023
Namibia: National Broadcaster Launches nbcPlus App
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) recently unveiled a mobile phone app, 'nbcPlus', that provides users with access to 11 radio stations and three television stations. Read more »
Namibia: Windhoek Municipality Mulls Writing Off Debt
During an ordinary council meeting, on 28 September, the City of Windhoek confirmed that they are working on a proposal to write off the debts of residents. Read more »
September 12, 2023
Namibia: Suicide Is a Significant Public Health Concern Says Health Minister
623 suicide cases were recorded between August 2022 and June 2023 and out of these, 511 (82%) were male, while 92 (15%) were female. Read more »
August 24, 2023
Namibia: Voluntary Repatriation of DR Congo Refugees Commences
The voluntary repatriation of as many as 96 refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) back to their country has commenced this week following a successful collaboration… Read more »
September 07, 2023
Namibia: Drought Relief Programme to Be Launched Next Month
The Prime Minister, Hon Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, asserted that to address the circumstances of drought and food insecurity, the government, through the Office of the Prime… Read more »
July 07, 2023
Namibia: Giraffe Relocated to Angola's Iona National Park Bordering Namibia
The Namibia-based Giraffe Conservation Foundation has just announced that 14 giraffe were translocated successfully to the Iona National Park in the southwestern corner of Angola,… Read more »
Namibia: Electricity Control Board Licensing Kickstarts Building of 100 MW Solar Plant
The Ohlthaver & List energy subsidiary, O&L Nexentury will soon start building a 100 MW solar power station near Windhoek, following approval of the company's generation… Read more »
July 05, 2023
Namibia: Rosh Pinah to Aussenkehr District Road Re-Opens
The Roads Authority (RA) has said that the road linking Rosh Pinah and Aussenkehr is now open to all traffic after being closed off for days due to rain and fog. Read more »
Namibia: China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) represented Namibia at the 3rd China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) in Changsha City, Hunan Province - China,… Read more »
July 04, 2023
Namibia: Rosatom and Ylb Ink an Agreement On Cooperation in Lithium Mining and Production in Bolivia
Uranium One Group JSC, an entity of the ROSATOM Atomic Energy Corporation and YLB (Lithium Deposits of Bolivia, Yacimientos de Litio Bolivianos) Bolivian State Company late last… Read more »
Namibia: Close Corporation Amendment Bill Introduced By Trade Minister
The Minister of Industrialization and Trade (MIT) Hon Lucia Iipumbu recently introduced the Close Corporation Amendment Bill in parliament to modify the Close Corporation Act No.… Read more »
July 03, 2023
Namibia: We Want to Remain Open for Investment Says Namibia's Petroleum Commissioner
Namibia has quickly risen to become a highly attractive E&P market, with three major discoveries made in 2022 and 2023 incentivizing a strong slate of regional and global… Read more »