Author: Staff Writer
Namibia’s Housing Market: Rising Prices and Decreasing Sales
By: Erastus Andreas Namibia’s housing market continues to show resilience, with property prices rising even as sales activity slows. According to the latest FNB House Price Index, average house prices increased by 7.4% in the second quarter of…
The Child Behind the Smile: Why Namibia and Africa Must Listen Before They Label
By: Ridwan Oyenuga Across Namibia, conversations about children’s development often focus on education, discipline, safety, nutrition and preparation for employment. These priorities are essential. However, advocates working in youth wellbeing say another factor deserves equal attention: whether children feel heard…
Youth Unemployment Pushing Some to Survival Entrepreneurship
By: Erastus Andreas As Namibia continues to grapple with high youth unemployment, economists and young entrepreneurs say expanding economic opportunities will require more than creating formal jobs. They said greater attention is needed on skills development, entrepreneurship…
Establishing an Institute for Africa’s AI Revolution
By: Kehad Snydewel There is a global technological transformation underway, with AI at its heart. Namibia is perfectly positioned to be a frontrunner if it plans wisely. With a large young demographic eager to engage with the global digital economy,…
Namibia Air Receives Operating License
The transport commission granted Namibia Air a five year license to operate and acquire airplanes. In July, through Government Gazette No. 8971, the Government of Namibia announced that its new national airline, Namibia Air, plans to acquire seven aircraft…
Close to 50% of Namibian Imports Use Sea Route
The latest international trade statistics show that the sea is a major transport route for Namibian imports. The figures show that imports via sea were valued at N$9.1 billion, representing a 49.6% share of the total import value of…
Govt Revives NAMAs with N$10million
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has injected N$10 million to revive the Namibia Music Awards (NAMAs), marking the return of the country’s premier music competition. The announcement was made during the launch of…
Ore In The Ground Is A Resource. Ore Processed Is An Economy
By: Kegan Strydom Every mining conversation in Namibia eventually arrives at the same aspiration: stop exporting rock, start exporting value. It’s the right instinct. Ore in the ground is a resource. Ore processed, certified, and sold at a premium…
Can Namibia Truly Industrialise Under SACU?
By: Gabriel Nghituwamata Haulyamayi The 9th SACU Summit in Cape Town offered ambitious rhetoric about regional industrialisation, but for Namibia, the gap between promise and reality has never been wider. When President Cyril Ramaphosa declared at the…
Namibia Requires Funds to Adopt Investment Policy Statements Under New Law
By: Frederick Muller New regulation places focus on transparency and member understanding WINDHOEK, 20 July 2026 – Retirement funds in Namibia are required to strengthen how they manage investments and communicate with members following the implementation of the Financial…