Africa: Brand Africa 100 Rankings Find Only 20% of Most Popular Brands in Africa Indigenous

MTC is undoubtedly the most admired local brand in Namibia according to the 2020 Brand Africa 100 rankings published this week by the African Business magazine in collaboration… Read more »

Namibia: Cancer Association Readies to Observe World No Tobacco Day

The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has reaffirmed their position this World No Tobacco Day, on 31 May and stated that there is no safe way to smoke. Read more »

Namibia: Economic Experts Dive Into 2020/21 Budget

Shortly after the delivery of the budget statement by Finance Minister, Ipumbu Shiimi on 27 May, economic researchers opined that the budget including the growing budget deficit… Read more »

Namibia: Moody's Downgrades Country's Credit Rating Outlook From Stable to Negative

International rating agency, Moody's Investors Service, has affirmed Namibia's long term foreign currency credit rating at Ba2 but changed the outlook on the rating to negative… Read more »

Namibia: SME Development and Business Partnerships Are Much Needed Now and Post-Lockdown - EU

Despite the European (EU) Delegation in Namibia not hosting a Europe Day Function this year, they however had a number of digital activities to connect with each other and their… Read more »

Namibia: Breweries Provides Temporary Shelter for the Homeless - Donates 53 Tents

Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) recently donated a total of 53 tents to the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), for the homeless, which will also be used for primary… Read more »

Namibia: National Parks, Tourism/Hospitality Establishments Now Open for Locals

As of 05 May, tourism operations, specifically accommodation establishments, guesthouses, bed-and-breakfasts, lodges, pack packers, campsites, restaurants and transport have been… Read more »

Africa: Implementing Africa's Free Trade Pact the Best Stimulus for Post-COVID-19 Economies

Wamkele Mene was recently appointed Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat. Because of the effects of COVID-19, free trading for countries that… Read more »

Namibia: New N$30 Commemorative Banknote to Enter Circulation On Friday

The Bank of Namibia has announced that the N$30 commemorative banknote launched on Independence Day will be available to the public as from Friday, 15 May. Read more »

Namibia: Capricorn Group, Entrepo Holdings Support Pre-School Initiative

Capricorn Group and subsidiary company, Entrepo Holdings contributed a combined N$240,000 towards the 'Step out of Poverty through Education, Encouragement and Support' (S.P.E.S)… Read more »

Namibia: Agriculture Ministry to Introduce Five New Cowpea Seed Varieties

The Ministry of Agriculture this week said it will introduce five new cowpea seeds into the country's agricultural sector to ensure food security at both household and national… Read more »

Namibia: MTC Flabbergasted By City of Windhoek Fibre License Approval

Mobile Telecommunications Company, MTC, says it is shocked by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia's decision to award the City of Windhoek a Class Comprehensive… Read more »

Namibia: Public Transport Operators Feel COVID-19 Pinch, Temporarily Increases Fares By 15%

The Road Transportation Board of Namibia (RTBN) on Monday announced that bus and taxi fares will be increased by a maximum of 15%, in light of the substantial loss, as a result of… Read more »

Namibia: Otjiwarongo Multi-Purpose Help Centre Reaches Out to Destitute Families to Relieve Food Shortages

Otjiwarongo's elderly and street children who suffer most under the lockdown, enjoyed a welcome reprieve last week when the Otjiwarongo Multi-purpose Help Centre distributed about… Read more »

Namibia: Govt's Emergency Income Grant Benefits Half a Million Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

The Ministry of Finance this week said a total of 576,104 people out of 970,720 applicants were approved for payment under the Emergency Income Grant which ended midnight on 30… Read more »

Namibia: Civil Society Condemns Abuse of Transgender

The Namibian Civil Society have condemned the gross dehumanization, unlawful detention and torture of a transwoman on a farm near Gobabis several weeks ago, which was filmed and… Read more »

Namibia: UN, Planning Commission Meet to Strengthen National Response to COVID-19

The United Nations system in Namibia and the National Planning Commission recently convened a virtual coordination meeting with Development Partners to strengthen Namibia's… Read more »

Namibia: B2gold Otjikoto Records Solid First Quarter

B2Gold's Otjikoto Mine saw a solid first quarter, producing 41,749 ounces of gold, 3% (1,363 ounces) above budget, as processed tonnes, grade, and recovery were all slightly better… Read more »

Namibia: German Govt Invests U.S.$37,8 Million to Support Local Sustainable and Inclusive Development

The Director General of the National Planning Commission, Hon Obeth Kandjoze and Ellen Gölz, the Chargé d'Affaires in the German Embassy recently signed two binding… Read more »

Namibia: Private Sector Credit Extension Remains Unchanged in March

According to the latest statistics by the Bank of Namibia, growth in credit extended to the private sectors was 6.1% at the end of March 2020, unchanged from a month earlier. Read more »

Namibia: Cancer Association Launches Series of Products to Raise Funds Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has launched a series of product lines, which include buffs, funky coloured shoelaces, t-shirts, caps and other merchandise, which are now… Read more »

Namibia: Air Namibia's IT Director Appointed to Iata's Digital Transformation Advisory Council

Air Namibia, Chief Information Officer Victor Nghifindaka was recently appointment as a member of International Air Transport Association Digital Transformation Advisory Council,… Read more »

Namibia: Institute of Open Learning Suspends April and May Examination

The Institute of Open Learning (IOL) has suspended the April and May examination and are cognizant that this will cause interruption in the completion of students' studies. Read more »

Namibia: Buy Local to Get Economy Going, Save Jobs - Team Namibia

Unless drastic measures are taken immediately to secure the right regulatory and policy environment, the chances of growth and an upswing of the economy after the lockdown are very… Read more »

Namibia: Communication Regulator Approves City of Windhoek Fiber Licence

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has approved an application by the City of Windhoek for a Class Network Facilities Service Licence. Jochen Traut, acting… Read more »