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Economic Diplomacy Must Address Domestic Issues
By: David Shoombe Political and public policy analysts are recommending Namibian diplomats that represent the country in economic diplomacy negotiations to use the platform to solve domestic issues by attracting relevant investments. This call comes as China is showcasing its…
Beverage Production and Export Declines in March 2025
By: Shawn Uiseb Namibia’s beverage sector experienced notable declines in production and trade during March 2025, according to the latest report from the Namibia Statistics Agency. The Beverage Production Composite Index, which tracks both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, fell by…
Govt Backs Its Raw Skin Export Levy Reduction
By: Loise Shiimi The government has backed its decisions to reduce the export levy on raw animal skins and those with little value addition to be exported, saying it is a strategic reform. Last month, the Ministry of Finance announced…
Financial Literacy a Must in Namibian Schools
By: Joseph Jeremia As Namibia grapples with rising youth unemployment, household debt, and a poor savings culture, experts are calling for the urgent inclusion of financial literacy in the national school curriculum. This call has gained momentum over the past…
Namibia’s Economy is in the Middle of a Transformation
By: JG van Graan While nominal GDP rose to N$245.1 billion in 2024, the real growth rate slowed to 3.7%, down from 4.4% in the previous year. The slowdown has put a spotlight on Namibia’s heavy reliance on industries like…
Electrifying 206,000 Households Will Cost N$4.7 Billion
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The national powerelectric utility company, NamPower, says it will need N$4.7 billion to electrify 206,000 households in both peri-urban and rural areas by 2030. This was revealed last month during the National Electrification Engagement with…
Rundu’s Water Woes Deepen Under Population Growth
By: Annakleta Haikera Rundu is facing a mounting water crisis as rapid population growth places increasing pressure on outdated infrastructure and limited water supply systems in Rundu, Kavango East Region. Rundu Town Council Chief Executive Officer, Olavi…
MTC to Invest Nearly a Million in Employees’ Side Hustles
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has committed to invest N$950,000 to support the part-time business ventures of its employees through the MTC Dreamers Program. The company announced the funding in a recent press release. Launched in 2021,…
Nearly N$800,000 Pleaded for Ondangwa Trade & Industrial Exhibtion
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The Ondangwa Trade & Industrial Exhibition Fundraising Gala Dinner took place last weekend in Ondangwa has led to various members of the private sector and leaders pledging N$740,000. Various business and traditional leaders were…
Rugby Season Ends on a Double High for the Walvis Bay Kudus
By: Dwight Links The Namibia rugby season ended in an exhilarating finale on Saturday as the Women’s and Men’s leagues concluded with the finals at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek. It was a derby of coastal…