Category: National
Implementation is a Problematic Phase in the National Budget Process
Photo: Contributed By: Dwight Links Within the Namibian four-part budget system, the problematic aspect is the implementation phase. The Minister of Finance, Ericah Shafudah, revealed this during a meeting with civil society this past week, as part of an…
65% of Namibia’s Electricity Needs Met by Imports in August
Photo: Contributed By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Namibia has experienced one of its worst months in terms of electricity generation, generating only 144,625 MWh in August 2026. This is only 35% of what the country consumes, according to the latest sectoral…
Digitalisation at the Forefront of Namibia’s Energy Future
Photo: Contributed By: Hee-Dee Walenga Various players in the electricity supply sector have agreed that digital tools can play a critical role in the supply of electricity in Namibia. Electricity supply stakeholders met and discussed how digital tools can…
NCCI Contributes N$1.5m to FMD Fight as the Sector Stands Still
Photo: Contributed By: Annakleta Haikera The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) has contributed N$1.5 million to the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) Support Fund. The contribution adds to other private sector support to strengthen Namibia’s response to the…
Farmers Flag Domestic Production Costs to Premier
Photo: The Namibian Farmer By: Erastus Andreas Locally sourced maize grain costs about N$7,000 per tonne, compared with N$5,000 for imports from South Africa, prompting farmers to raise concerns about production costs during a meeting with Prime Minister Elijah…
SDFN Invests N$14 Million in Kavango West for Housing
Photo: Annakleta Haikera By: Annakleta Haikera More than N$14 million has been invested in building 402 houses for low-income families across the Kavango West Region through the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia (SDFN). Each house is valued at N$35,000, bringing…
Reliance on Electricity Imports Exposes Nam to Supply Risks and Price Volatility
Photo: newcivilengineer By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala High reliance on imports exposes NamPower to regional supply risks and price volatility, reinforcing the urgency of expanding reliable domestic generation. This was noted by NamPower in its 2026-2030 Integrated Strategic Business Plan. The country’s…
Transport Industry Drives Namibia’s Inflation to 5.4%
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Namibia’s rising transport costs are putting pressure on household budgets, with transport prices increasing at the rate of 14.9% in September 2026, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency. The figures point to a growing cost-of-living challenge for…
One Million Trees to Be Planted by 2030 & 2 Million by 2035
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The proposed National Strategy on Tree Planting 2026–2035 draft sets a target of planting and maintaining one million trees by 2030 and two million by 2035. This was revealed by the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism,…
President and Namport Reiterate Accountable Use of N$90m NFA Sponsorship
Hee-Dee Walenga The National Port Authority in Namibia (Namport) has given new life to Namibian football by handing over N$90 million to the Namibian Football Association (NFA) at N$30 million per year for the next three years. However, the President…