Namibia: Central Bank Cuts Repo Rate to 6.50 Percent - First Time After Two Years

TheBank of Namibia Governor, Iipumbu Shiimi announced a repo rate cut by 25 basis points from 6.75% to 6.50%, in order to keep the one-on-one link between the Namibia Dollar and… Read more »

Southern Africa: Council of Ministers Meeting Set Stage for 39th SADC Ordinary Summit in Dar es Salaam

At the current Council of Ministers meeting of the Southern African Development Community, taking place in Tanzania, Namibia relinquished the chairmanship to the host country. The… Read more »

Namibia: New Performing Arts Group Tackles Social Evils That Affect the Youth

In an effort to assist art students develop skills needed to build their careers as entrepreneurs, Bank Windhoek and the College of the Arts (COTA, hosted a three-day Arts… Read more »

Namibia: Geingob Applauds Mozambique Peace Accord

The President, He Dr. Hage Geingob and Outgoing Chair of SADC applauded the peace treaty signed between Mozambique's President Filipe Nyusi and official opposition leader, Ossufo… Read more »

Namibia: Otongovi Farming Named Slaughter Ox Champions

Heinz and Almut Gruhn of Otongovi Farming were crowned champions at the fourth Agra Slaughter Ox Competition at a ceremony recently held at the Agra/Bank Windhoek Ring. Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Links With China's BRI Over Industrialization Strategy - Official

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is linking with China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) toward implementation of its industrialization strategy, a senior SADC… Read more »

Namibia: Transnamib Moves First Major Consignment From Ariamsvlei to Lüderitz

Public rail transporter, TransNamib reached a milestone when it moved the first shipment of Northern Cape manganese from Ariamsvlei to Lüderitz earlier this month. Read more »

Namibia: Entrepreneurs Given the Opportunity to Sharpen Their Business Skills

The Olafika SME Development and Mentorship Programme will hold its 2nd Block of meetings from 05 to 09 August at Rock Lodge near Okahandja. Read more »

Namibia: August Fuel Prices Remain Unchanged

The Minister of Mines and Energy, Hon Tom Alweendo announced that fuel prices will remain unchanged at N$13.05 per litre for 95 Octane Unleaded Petrol and N$13.63 per litre for 50… Read more »

Namibia: Busy Schedule for the Brave Warriors

The men's national senior football team will contest in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in addition to the African Nations Championships (CHAN)… Read more »

Namibia: U.S. Joins Fight Against Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis

The expansive Tsumkwe district which is home to the San community whose residents are particularly affected by drug-resistant tuberculosis, recently got a boost from the United… Read more »

Namibia: Meat Board Warns Farmers Against the Use of Unregistered Animal Feed

The Meat Board issued a warning to the farming community against the use of chicken manure as it is not registered as animal feed in the country and the use thereof is not in the… Read more »

Namibia: Govt Finalising Regulations for Trafficking in Persons Act Before Promulgation

The government is busy finalising the regulations for the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Act (1 of 2018) to become operational following its enactment, according to the Deputy Prime… Read more »

Namibia: Transport Union to Hold 9th Congress in August

The Namibia Transport and Allied Workers Union (NATU) this week announced that it will hold their 9th National Congress on the 15 to 18 August at Greiters Conference Centre in… Read more »

Namibia: Insurance Companies Fined for Price Fixing

The Namibian Competition Commission this week confirmed that it concluded settlement agreements with Santam Namibia and Hollard Insurance in respect of an investigation relating to… Read more »

Namibia: Central Bank Pledges U.S.$7000 to Economic Growth Summit

Growth Summit which will take place from 31 July to 1 August, organised by the High-Level Panel on the Namibian Economy. Read more »

Namibia: City of Windhoek Approves 144 Building Plans in June

The City of Windhoek approved a total of 144 building plans in June, 15 units less than in May. The plans in June accumulated N$60.5 million as opposed to N$81.3 million in May. Read more »

Namibia: Sunbeam Collector Brings Light to Children in Need

A Namibian children's book has become the motivation for a new project to distribute copies of the book to schools, and to use the proceeds from actual sales to buy solar lamps for… Read more »

Namibia: Oranjemund's Annual Diamond Festival Shelved Until 2020

The 7th Edition of Oranjemund Diamond Festival originally scheduled for 27 to 30 November has been postponed to next year from 01 to 04 April, 2020, the Oranjemund Town Council… Read more »

Angola: Namibia, Angola Agree to Redouble Efforts to Promote Closer Cooperation

The governments of Namibia and Angola have agreed to enhance coordination and exchange reciprocal visits between the various line ministries to ensure full implementation of… Read more »

Namibia: Striking a Healthy Balance Between Studies and Mental Health

By Michelle McCulloch and Albin Jacobs Read more »

Southern Africa: Over 41 Million People in Southern Africa are Food Insecure

A regional food security assessment indicates that southern Africa has a cereal deficit of more than 5.4 million tonnes this year following a subdued 2018/19 farming season. Read more »

Africa: Police, Govt Officials, Legislators Deemed Highly Corrupt - Survey

The tenth edition of Global Corruption Barometer (GCB), Africa, released on African Anti-Corruption Day by Transparency International in partnership with Afrobarometer, revealed… Read more »

Namibia: Reality Crime Prevention Series Debuts On National Broadcaster

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) in collaboration with the City Police, launched a reality television show titled; 'On The Street" at the Grove Mall of Namibia, Ster… Read more »

Namibia: Fueling the Future of Oil and Gas Infrastructure

By Stephan Burger, Vice President Read more »