Category: National
Sand and Gravel Miners in Kavango Disregard the Environment
By: Annakleta Haikera and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Sand and gravel gravel miners in Kavango East are said to be mining with no regard for the environment, leading to the uprooting of trees, and disturbance of river biodiversity. This is…
Address Local Issues with Local Solutions and Sourcing – PM
By: Loise Shiimi Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has announced a directive exempting public entities from specific procurement procedures when acquiring furniture. This measure aims to reduce bureaucracy, expedite service delivery, and prioritise local suppliers. Various government…
SA’s Western Diplomatic Rows Could Affect Namibia
By: David Shoombe While South Africa has positioned itself as the most industrialised and diversified economy in Africa, with an estimated nominal GDP between $400 to $443 billion, its ailing diplomatic ties with Western powers could negatively…
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…
Namibia Has Over 200 Distinct Ecosystem Types
Namibia’s ecosystem mapping has identified more than 200 distinct ecosystem types across the country, reflecting its extraordinary ecological diversity. This is according to the Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Indileni Daniel. She highlighted that protecting Namibia’s various ecosystems…
Bank Windhoek ATMs Now Accepting New Notes
Following the upgrade of local currency notes, ATMs of all local banks were unable to accept deposits of these new notes, which stifled money transfers around the country. However, this issue has partially been solved as one of the local…
Investors Continue to Fight for Treasury Bills
Investors submitted 38 bids worth N$1.1 billion looking to invest in a 364-day Treasury Bill (TB). Bank of Namibia held a Treasury Bills auction on 29 January 2026, with N$1.51 billion on offer across the four debt instruments. On…
Global Economy Resilient Amid Trade Disruptions – IMF
By: Mathias Hangala The global economy has shown notable resilience despite ongoing trade disruptions, according to a recent report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The report, however, cautions that this resilience masks underlying vulnerabilities, particularly those linked to the…