Category: Top Stories
Onboard and Mentor Local Entrepreneurs – Amutse Tells Oil Operators
By: Nghiinomenwana-vali Hangala Operators and tier 1 service companies in the oil and gas industry have been instructed to build capacity in local companies for procurement and vendor onboarding processes, and to mentor local entrepreneurs to enable them…
78 of 148 Submissions Eligible for CIF Funding
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme has revealed that following its call for project proposals last year, it has received 148 submissions from Namibian entities operating across the green industrialisation value chain. According to the Programme’s…
Windhoek Urbaners Hail E-Hailing – “Convenient and Efficient”
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala In the midst of regulatory and compliance issues between the Ministry of Transport and the e-hailing sector, urban dwellers want the sector to expand because of its convenience. Urban mobility in various towns in Namibia…
Broadcasters Airing Sporting Events for Free … Ministry Won’t Intervene Due to Absence of Regulatory Framework
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Namibian broadcasters do not pay for rights to air sporting events, with various sports teams providing entertainment for free despite heavy investment in training, acquiring players, and the general maintenance of the team. In the…
Ondangwa to Allocate Around N$200,000 for Trade Fair Entertainment
By: Loise Shiimi This year, the Ondangwa Trade Fair will allocate around N$200,000 for entertainment, including performances by various artists. This announcement was made by Ondangwa Town Council chief executive officer Ismael Namugongo, during an interview with…
45% of Local Capital Handled by 3 Asset Managers
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala About 45.2% of the N$338.2 billion local savings under management is handled or managed by three assets managers, according to the Namfisa 4th Quarter Report of 2025. As one of the leading investment managers…
428,426 Namibians Have Retirement Cover Worth N$301.7 Billion
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala As of the end of December 2025, 428,426 Namibians’ retirement savings stood at N$301.7 billion, representing the biggest savings scheme in the country, shows Namfisa’s 2025 4th Quarter Report. The regulator has revealed that…
Nam Trade Picture That Refuses to Change
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala An analysis of Namibia’s top trading partners revealed that South Africa continued to be the country’s largest market for both exports and imports, while the former’s export basket continues to be composed of raw minerals….
Nam Imported 20,380 Tons of Poultry Meat in 2025
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Namibia’s poultry sector remains heavily reliant on imports to meet domestic demand. In 2025, poultry meat imports totalled approximately 20,380 tons, representing a substantial supply of poultry products to the domestic market, according to…
BoN’s Near 100% Target Performance Frowned Upon
By: David Shoombe Economic observers and entrepreneurs have frowned upon the impact of the Bank of Namibia’s strategic objectives, which the central bank shared were successfully reached for the year 2025. Presenting the 2025 annual report, Bank…