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 »
Namibia: Economy Expands At a Sturdy Pace in Q1 - Bank of Namibia
The economy in the first quarter of 2023 (Q1) expanded at a sturdy pace, the country's central bank said in the June 2023 quarterly bulletin. Read more »
Namibia: Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair Preparatory Committee Gets Boost From MTC
The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair Preparatory Committee (OATFPC) recently received a boost of N$ 385,000 from mobile telecommunications company, MTC. Read more »
Namibia: Geingob to Attend the U.S. African Business Summit in Botswana
Six African Heads of Government and a U.S. Government Delegation confirmed their attendance for the U.S. Africa Business Summit, to be held from 11 to 14 July at the Royal Aria… Read more »
Namibia: Second Run of the Old Mutual Sustainable, Economic, and Empowerment Drive Launched
The Old Mutual Foundation, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Accelerator Lab, launched the second run of the Old Mutual Sustainable, Economic, and… Read more »
Namibia: Bank Windhoek Announces Fee Structure
Bank Windhoek announced its new fee structure, effective 1 July 2023. The fee structure considers the current economic outlook, and the impact of rising inflation and introduces… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Namibia: Shiimi Introduces Banking Institutions Bill in Parliament
The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Hon Iipumbu Shiimi introduced the Banking Institutions Bill in parliament on Monday to revoke the Banking Institutions Act, 1998, as… Read more »
June 23, 2023
Namibia: Weak Namibia Dollar Robs Poor Household From Full Benefit of Cheaper Meal and Bread
In some stunning news, Namib Mills announced this week that the prices on a range of their products will come down by between 7% and 14% as of Monday 26 June 2023. Read more »
Namibia: Nature Foundation's Experience in Managing Small-Scale Fisheries Showcased At Continental Level
The Namibia Nature Foundation was represented by two team members of the Freshwater and Inland Fisheries programmatic area at the ECOFISH knowledge fair in mid-June in Kenya. Read more »
June 22, 2023
Namibia: Telecom Namibia, Cenored Ink Agreement for Several New Joint Research Initiatives
Telecom Namibia and the Central North Regional Electricity Distributor (CENORED) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to commemorate the beginning of a journey of… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Discusses Development Cooperation With U.S. and Norwegian Envoys
The Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), Elias M. Magosi on 21st June 2023 met with the Ambassador of the United States of America (USA) to… Read more »
June 15, 2023
Namibia: 40 Crocodiles Up for Sale Via Tender
Forty crocodiles are up for sale via a tender process, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda said in a statement this week Read more »
Namibia: Social Security Commission Envisaged New Regional Office At Otjiwarongo to Boost Economic Growth
The Social Security Commission (SSC) recently launched the construction of its new office in Otjiwarongo, a critical initiative that will boost the economic growth of the town's… Read more »
June 08, 2023
Southern Africa: SADC Member States and Partners Called to Implement Policies and Programmes That Will Reduce Plastic Pollution
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June 06, 2023
Southern Africa: South Africa Dominates Namibia's Import/Export Bill During April
South Africa emerged as the country's largest market for both exports and imports during April, according to the latest trade statistics availed by the Namibia Statistics Agency on… Read more »
Namibia: #Pledge4Pink Awareness Campaign Funds Presented to Cancer Association
Cricket Namibia and its partners presented a monetary contribution to the Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) over the weekend during an international match at United Sports Club. Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Ministers Review Progress On Implementation of Gender Equality Programmes, Projects and Strategies
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Committee of Ministers Responsible for Gender and Women's Affairs convened recently in the capital of the Democratic Republic of… Read more »
June 01, 2023
South Africa: South Africa's Airlink Inks Agreement With Cricket Namibia
Southern Africa's independent airline, Airlink, on Wednesday week, inked a 12-month branding and co-operation agreement with Cricket Namibia. Read more »
Namibia: Proposed Consumer Credit Draft Bill - What Does It Mean for Namibians?
There is a strong conviction that key stakeholders have the will and the capability to develop a robust credit market that will deliver on consumers' rights inclusion. This… Read more »
Namibia: Karnataka Cricket State Team Tour in Namibia to Commence Friday
The first Castle Lite Series this year will commence on Friday as the senior men's cricket team will host the Karnataka State team in five 50-Over matches from 2 to 11 June at the… Read more »
May 29, 2023
Namibia: City of Windhoek Puts Up Fire Breaks to Prevent and Prepare for Veld Fires
The City of Windhoek Disaster Risk Management Division recently strategically placed fire breaks resembling gravel roads to serve as robust barriers to prevent and prepare for veld… Read more »
Africa: New Integrated Payment Platform to Be Launched in Africa - Multichoice Group
On Monday, MultiChoice Group, Rapyd, and General Catalyst announced a joint venture to develop an integrated payment platform for Africa. Read more »
May 17, 2023
Namibia: Govt Called to Undertake Trade Reforms to Optimize the Gains From the AfCFTA - NCCI
The government has been called by the country's business chamber to undertake trade reforms and take steps to optimize the gains from the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement… Read more »
Namibia: Farmers Prompted to Sell Some Livestock to Avoid Losses Amid Drought
Local farmers have been prompted to sell some of their livestock to avoid stock losses due to drought as a result of inconsistent rainfall, and vegetation losses between March to… Read more »
Namibia: Capricorn Foundation Brings About Positive Change in Education Landscape Through Eduvision
Capricorn Foundation announced its ongoing partnership with EduVision this week by pledging N$540,000 to support the entity's ambitions to provide stellar educational opportunities… Read more »