Category: National
Special Economic Zones Framework in Final Stages
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibian government says it moving forward with the finalisation of its Special Economic Zones (SEZ) regime. This was announced by the Finance and Social Grants Minister, Ericah Shafudah, during her recent tabling of the 2025/2026…
Unpaid Import Bills Threaten Business Operations for 5,000+ Importers
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus More than 5,000 importing individuals and businesses are at risk of having their import accounts suspended if they do not settle their import debt or make payment arrangements. The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) announced this week. This…
Positive Final Investment Decision Expected on Etango Uranium
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The development of another advanced uranium mine, Etango, is expected to receive a positive Final Investment Decision this year from the investor. The 8 Mtpa Etango uranium is being developed by Bannerman Mining Resources Namibia. The…
Daures GH2 Receive to Capital Boost for Ammonium Sulphate Fertiliser
By: Justicia Shipena As part of the Accelerate-to-Demonstrate (A2D) Facility, the Daures Green Hydrogen Village will receive funding and support to produce ammonium sulfate fertiliser. This funding, provided through the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation’s (UNIDO) Accelerate-to-Demonstrate (A2D) Facility, will…
Smart Rail Sparks Concerns: Experts Weigh Economic and Transport Impacts
By: Justicia Shipena A planned smart railway system for northern Namibia could have significant implications for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector, an economist has cautioned. This comes as Afrail Inc., a subsidiary of New York-based Abba…
Proper Planning Key to Unlock N$20 Million Cybersecurity Seed Capital
By: Loise Shiimi The Namibian government has allocated N$20 million in seed funding to strengthen national cybersecurity through the establishment of the Namibia Computer Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT). However, experts argue that the funding may not be sufficient…
N$37 Billion Smart Rail Project Planned for Northern Namibia
By: Justicia Shipena Afrail Inc., a subsidiary of New York-headquartered Abba Platforms Inc., secures approval from the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board to develop an urban rail transit system in Northern Namibia. The ambitious project aims to enhance connectivity…
Inadequate Laboratory Facilities Stalling the Country’s Research
By: David Shoombe The chief executive officer of the National Commission on Research Science and Technology (NCRST), Anicia Peters, has expressed concerns over the inadequate laboratory facilities in Namibian academic institutions, which she believes are stalling the country’s research progress….
Kavango West’s Learning Hub to Offer Training in Indigenous Plants
By: Annakleta Haikera A planned Community Learning Development Centre is set to open in Nkurenkuru, Kavango West, presenting opportunities for people from remote areas to access training on utilising indigenous plants and fruits. This initiative is expected to…
8 Years Later and No Final Product on Ongwediva Meat Processing Plant
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration has called for the expedited construction of the Ongwediva Meat Processing Plant. The committee cited the critical role of the processing plant in addressing challenges faced by the…