Category: National
FMD Restriction-Linked Value Chain Losses to Reach N$2.4 billion
Photo: Bank Windhoek By: Peneyambeko Jonas It is estimated that the country’s beef-linked value-chain losses could culminate to N$2.4 billion lost over six months, along with 52,000 agricultural jobs south of the Cordon Fence due to the outbreak of…
Sustainability Test: Fuel Import Cost Buffering and Lobito Refinery Offer …only N$416 million remaining on fuel cost buffer
Photo: Contributed By: Staff Reporter Every month, the Ministry of Mines cites shipping cost as part of the factors driving the cost of domestic fuel; however, the government has not provided a medium or long term plan to reduce…
Oshikoto Eyes Food Production as a Pillar of Growth
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Oshikoto Region has been urged to increase local food production, invest in agricultural infrastructure, and support small-scale farmers to reduce Namibia’s reliance on food imports. Speaking at the 2026 World Food Day commemoration at Onyaanya Constituency…
CoW Approves New Residential Township
Photo: Contributed By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hagala The City of Windhoek Council has approved the establishment of Cimbebasia Extension 10, as part of its step towards expanding residential development. The decision was made during the Council meeting held on 29 October…
Govt Owes N$171.1 billion as of October 2026
Photo: Contributed By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala As of last week (31 October 20226), the Namibian government has borrowed N$171 billion from domestic investors on aggregate. This is according to an update by the Bank of Namibia, which borrows on…
Over 90% of Namibia’s Energy & Sports Drinks Are Imported
Photo: Contributed By: Hee-Dee Walenga Namibians have a clear appetite for energy and sports drinks, evident in the dozens of options imported by grocery stores and service stations across the country. In a survey answered by 145 respondents, Redbull,…
FMD Containment Restriction Pain Embedding Deeper
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) containment restrictions have deepened the value chain pain for meat traders, butcheries, food vendors and consumers. The restrictions on red meat and products have reduced business income and limited consumer choice in…
EIA Appraisal Committee to Be Established
Photo: Contributed By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The proposed amendments to the Environmental Management Act includes a proposal to establish an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Appraisal Committee to boost the current structure. This is according to the draft bill currently…
Govt Acquired 24 Farms for N$238.7 Million Last Year
Photo: Contributed By: Peneyambeko Jonas In the previous financial year, the government spent N$238.7 million acquiring 24 farms covering 95,535 hectares, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reform’s programme performance report, which was released this week….
Unemployed Graduates Attribute Mental Issues to Joblessness
Photo: Gallo Images / Phill Magakoe By: Peneyambeko Jonas Unemployment is placing financial and emotional pressure on graduates and young people in Namibia, with some turning to social media for connection and distraction while they continue searching for work….