April 03
Namibia: Fuel Prices Go Up
The price of petrol increased by N$1.52 per litre, while both diesel grades will increase by 72 cents per litre, effective Wednesday, the Ministry of Mines and Energy announced. Read more »
April 02
Namibia: Over 1900 Pensioners Registered for the Debt Relief Programme
The City of Windhoek's newly launched debt relief programme has already made a significant impact drawing over 1900 pensioners, effectively wiping out a staggering total of N$524… Read more »
March 28
Namibia: Namcor Suspends Executive Amid Internal Investigation
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has announced the immediate suspension of its Executive: Information Technology, Bonifatius Konjore, as part of an ongoing… Read more »
Namibia: Financial Planning for Namibia's Millennials
Financial freedom. It's a term that conjures up images of early retirement, dream vacations, and unshakeable security. But for Namibia's millennial generation, this dream can often… Read more »
Namibia: Deadline Approaches for Mandatory SIM Card Registration - Cran Urges Compliance
As the deadline for the mandatory registration of all Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards looms on 31 March, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) is urging… Read more »
Namibia: City of Windhoek Nears Declaration of Category D, Severe Water Scarcity
The City of Windhoek is on the brink of declaring a Category D Severe Water Scarcity, following an alarming announcement by Dieter Tolke, Engineering Technician: Water at the City… Read more »
Namibia: Hartzenberg Achieves Historic Milestone As First Dual Chartered Accountant
Florian Hartzenberg has made history by becoming the first professional accountant in Namibia to attain both the Chartered Accountant Namibia (CA(NAM)) and Chartered Global… Read more »
Namibia: MVA Fund Urges Road Users to Prepare for Safe Journeys This Easter Weekend
As Namibia gears up for the Easter weekend, the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has issued a stern call to all road users to prioritize safety on the roads to prevent loss of… Read more »
March 27
Namibia: Government Applauds UN Resolution for Gaza Ceasefire
The government has welcomed the adoption of Resolution 2728 by the United Nations Security Council towards peace in the Gaza Strip. Read more »
Namibia: Economy Shows Moderate Growth in 2023 - NSA
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) released its 2023 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Economic Statistics report on Tuesday, revealing a steady but moderate growth trajectory for… Read more »
March 20
Namibia: Firstrand Namibia Group Presents Shareholder Dividends to Gipf
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has earned a tidy sum in shareholder dividends when they received a payment to the value of more than N$3.2 million from the… Read more »
March 13
Namibia: Population Surges to Over 3 Million - Census Report
The latest census report reveals a significant surge in population, reaching a total of 3,022,401 people, with 1,548,177 females and 1,474,224 males, according to a preliminary… Read more »
March 08
Namibia: Presidential and National Assembly Elections Set for 27 November
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, announced on Thursday that the will Presidential and National Assembly elections will take place on 27 November, during… Read more »
Namibia: First African Peer Review for Namibia Launched
The first African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Country Review Report for Namibia was launched by the President H.E. Dr Nangolo Mbumba on Thursday at State House. Read more »
Namibia: FNB's Exchange Traded Note Opens Offshore Investing to Namibians
FNB Namibia launched its Exchange Traded Note (ETN) this week, which the bank said will allow Namibians to participate and access listed instruments in international companies like… Read more »
Namibia: Annual Inflation Rate for February Drops to Five Percent
The latest figures released by the National Statistics Agency indicate a notable decrease in the annual inflation rate for February 2024 compared to the same period last year. Read more »
March 04
Namibia: Cabinet Takes Swift Action to Avert Water Crisis
In a decisive move to tackle an impending water crisis, the Cabinet has greenlit urgent measures aimed at staving off potential shortages across the nation. Read more »
Namibia: Deforestation and Poaching Threaten Endangered Species
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has sounded the alarm on the rapid decline of wildlife habitats due to deforestation and industrial emissions, exacerbating the… Read more »
March 01
Namibia: N$9 Million Emergency Shelter Approved By Swakopmund Municipality
The Swakopmund Municipal Council has approved the construction of an emergency shelter with N$9.5 million allocated to phase one of the project, the council said after its most… Read more »
February 16
Namibia: Scheduled Power Outage to Impact Windhoek and Surrounding Areas
The City of Windhoek has issued a notification regarding a scheduled power outage set to affect various neighbourhoods and establishments on 10 March, from 08:00 to 16:00. Read more »
February 15
Namibia: City of Windhoek Pledges Action On Rising Homelessness
Addressing a pressing concern, the Mayor of Windhoek, Queen Kamati, emphasized the urgent need for intervention from all relevant stakeholders to address the growing number of… Read more »
February 12
Namibia: Swakop Uranium Foundation Donates to Westside High and Venessa Kindergarten
The Swakop Uranium Foundation recently made donations to Swakopmund's Westside High School and the Vennesa Kindergarten at handover ceremonies at both schools. Read more »
January 30
Namibia: New Chapter Unfolds As U.S. Embassy Transitions to New Windhoek Facility
The U.S. Embassy in Windhoek last week underwent a historic transition, marking the closure of the familiar diplomatic outpost on 14 Lossen Street and the formal opening of the new… Read more »
Namibia: Shangula Urges Action Against Leprosy Stigma On World Leprosy Day
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, emphasized the need for continued awareness and action against the persistent issue of leprosy in the country. Read more »
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 »