Author: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus
Investors Agree to Leave More Than Half a Billion with Govt
Photo: Contributed By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala In the 8th switch auction of the GC27, investors have reached an agreement with the government for it to keep N$658.8 million that was invested in the bond, which is maturing next year. More…
September Records Highest Number of Chickens Slaughtered in 2026
Photo: Contributed By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala According to the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia, 2,2 million birds were slaughtered, compared with 1,764,841 birds in September 2025; a 23.48% increase. The figure represents the highest monthly total recorded in…
OMAs Wanted N$13.1 Billion in Additional Funding
Photo: MICT By: Nghiinomenwanwa-vali Hangala Namibia’s treasurer, Ericah Shafudah, has revealed that the Ministry of Finance received requests from Offices, Ministries and Agencies (OMAs) for additional funding totaling N$13.1 billion for consideration during the Mid-Year Budget Review. However,…
Bank Windhoek Lends Out N$147 Million in Sustainable Finance
Photo: Contributed By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala In the 2026 financial year, Bank Windhoek indicated that it has disbursed N$147 million in loans to the business community that are classified under “sustainable finance.” Sustainable finance is now at the core…
Conservation Possible When Community is Involved and Benefiting
Photo: Contributed By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Namibia’s experience shows that biodiversity loss is not inevitable, noted the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Namibian office. In a press release, the fund commented on the Living Planet Report that detailed the global population…
Mining Companies Wary of Increased Inflation & Interest Rates
Photo: Contributed By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala An assessment by the Chamber of Mines has noted that rising inflation will continue to weigh on mining operations, as rapidly increasing fuel and diesel prices are expected to drive long-term inflationary trends….
OMAs Told to Accelerate President’s Directives
Photo: Hee-Dee Walenga By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Offices, Ministries and Agencies (OMAs) of government have been directed to accelerate the implementation of Presidential Directives by the National Planning Commission. The directives emanated from various committees that were formed as a…
Haib Copper Project Investment Decisions to Come Next Year
Photo: Contributed By: Nghiinomewa-vali Hangala The developer of the Haib Copper Mine in southern Namibia has reported that the Definitive Feasibility Study (DFS) to guide the development of the copper mine will be completed by next year. Koryx Copper,…
N$15 billion+ Bill for Private Healthcare …to Fewer than 230,000 Beneficiaries in 3 Years
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala From 2023 to 2025, private medical aid holders have contributed around N$18 billion. Out of this, N$15.6 billion was spent on private healthcare claims. This is, however, to benefit fewer than 230,000 beneficiaries, less than 10%…
65% of Namibia’s Electricity Needs Met by Imports in August
Photo: Contributed By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Namibia has experienced one of its worst months in terms of electricity generation, generating only 144,625 MWh in August 2026. This is only 35% of what the country consumes, according to the latest sectoral…