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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…
An Average of 80% of Africa’s Vertebrate Wildlife Populations are Lost
Photo: Contributed By: Dwight Links According to the World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) latest Living Planet Report for this year, Africa recorded an average 80% decline in the size of monitored vertebrate wildlife populations between 1970 and 2022. “The findings…
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…
New Macroeconomic Models for Effective Stabilisation Devised
Photo: Contributed By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala New macroeconomic models that have been found to improve countries’ ability to implement effective stabilisation policy have been developed by economists. The models have been announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences as…
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…
The Entertainment and Chilling Industry is A Low-Hanging Fruit
Photo: Contributed By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka The Namibian economy is stuck and is growing statistically, with high dependence on the usual sectors (mining outputs, fish exports, and the financial sector) for statistical changes. However, Namibians are not feeling this growth;…
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…