Category: National
Public Entities Encouraged to List on the NSX
Hee-Dee Walenga During a panel discussion under the theme ‘The Future of Institutional Investing in Namibia – a Trustee Led Roadmap’ at the ongoing Namibia Institutional Investors Forum in Windhoek, panellists expressed that the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) could…
Only 45.3% Compliant with Beneficial Ownership Declaration
Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala As of the end of 2025, only 45.3% of the 242,417 registered entities have declared their beneficial owners as required by law, an increase from 33% in 2024. The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) shared this update…
Namibia Oil and Gas Launches Second Bi-Annual Industry Report
A data-driven analysis and insights report into developments shaping Namibia’s oil and gas sector was launched last week. The launch of the report was attended by various senior executives, policymakers, financial institutions, and industry professionals, highlighting the local and international…
19.4 Million Slaughtered Chickens Not Enough
A total of 19,467,326 chickens were slaughtered for domestic consumption in 2025. However, this was not sufficient as the country still imported 20.38 million kilograms (kg) of poultry products, according to the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia. This…
Only N$141.9 Million Switched on Last GC26 Auction
In a last ditch attempt by the central bank to get more investors to switch their investments to the GC26 Bond, only N$141.9 million of the available N$1.9 billion was switched. This means there is a number of institutional and…
NCRST, EU Partner to Advance Research Funding
Dwight Links Through the launch of the Horizon Europe and EURAXESS initiatives, the European Union (EU) is expanding research funding programs offered to Namibian academics and researchers undertaking various projects. EU deputy head of mission in Namibia, Ian Dupont,…
International Conflicts Could Affect Namibia’s Development Goals
David Shoombe Namibian trade analysts indicate that Namibia’s national developmental priorities may be delayed as a result of the nation’s economic vulnerability to being affected by global conflicts. With the ongoing attacks of US-Israeli forces on Iran, the threat of…
CoW to Cancel More Debt if Requirements Are Met
Mathias Hangala The City of Windhoek (CoW) has announced a N$200 million debt cancellation initiative aimed at assisting pensioners and other vulnerable groups. CoW spokesperson Lydia Amutenya confirmed this development in an interview with The Villager yesterday. She explained…
Ondangwa Sports Stadium Needs N$60-70 Million This Year
Loise Shiimi According to Ondangwa Town Council chief executive, Ismael Namgongo, the ongoing developments at the Ondangwa Sports Stadium are projected to require between N$60-70 million this year. Namgongo explained that this funding will cover several key enhancements, including the…
Only 51% of Milk Is Supplied Locally
As from the year 2025, total milk supply amounted to 31.43 million litres, of which local production accounted for 16.74 million litres This is a reflection of milk sufficiency level of 53.3% in 2025, with production peaking in July…