Author: Staff Writer
Unite to Enhance Economic Transformation – NCCI
The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) chief executive officer, Titus Nampala, has called for unity in driving Namibia’s economic transformation amid ever-evolving trade conditions. Nampala made these remarks in a press statement released through the Chamber’s…
Oil Majors Did Not Inform the Ministry on PL104 Move
The Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy has stated that it was not informed by TotalEnergies and Petrobas regarding their equity acquisition in the exploration licence, PEL 104. According to the Ministry, the law requires any moves within…
CoW to Partner with WWF on Environmental Stewardship
The Municipality of Windhoek has approved a move to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). The MoU seeks to advance sustainable development and environmental stewardship in Windhoek. According to the City, the partnership…
Old Mutual Foundation to Host Youth Indaba 3.0 in the North
The Old Mutual Foundation will host the Youth Indaba 3.0 on 12 February 2026 at the University of Namibia, Hifikepunye Pohamba campus in Ongwediva. The Indaba will convene youth, policymakers, industry leaders, development practitioners, educators, and entrepreneurs for…
Women are Central to Building a Future-Proof Workforce
According to a WEF report, the world is at the threshold of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and sounding a clear alarm: a sustainable economy cannot be achieved without gender parity. The report notes that placing women at the…
Ehomba Welcomes Second Communications Tower
Last Friday, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) inaugurated its second telecommunications tower in Ehomba, in the Kunene Region. This initiative forms part of the Universal Service Fund (USF) program. The launch of the Ehomba tower follows…
AI-Enabled Tech Is Africa’s Growth Catalyst, If the Continent Can Overcome Challenges
By: Dr. Jannie Zaaiman As Africa emerges as a digital powerhouse, global and local companies are increasingly investing in transformative fields like cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and information and communication technologies (ICT). This wave of innovation presents…
Progress Made on Namib Mills Labour Standoff
Following the ongoing industrial strike at Namib Mills, the Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Fillemon Immanuel, facilitated a meeting between Namib Mills and the Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (NARETU). At the meeting, the parties managed…
Fuel Retailers’ Margin Increased
The Ministry of Mines and Energy announced last week that it has resolved to increase fuel dealers’ margin by 14 cents as of February 2026. This means fuelling stations will now earn 236 cents per litre of fuel…
EAN Calls for Clarity on Various NIPB Sections
Commenting on the Draft of the Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill, the Economic Association of Namibia (EAN) has asked for the government to clarify various sections of the bill. One of the sections being Section 3, which, according…