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Diversification is a Key Aspect for Namibia’s Development
By: Dwight Links A recent report on Namibia’s realistic approaches to economic transformation states that dependence on a single sector may be detrimental. Providing a clear picture of how this transformation could be achieved, Clovis Freire, Chief of…
Climate Risks Endanger Global Economy – WEF
By: Mathias Hangala The 2026 Global Risks Report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) warns that amidst trade fragmentation, supply-chain volatility, and technological disruption, climate change remains a threat to the global economy. The report states that climate…
Spain Dominate Nam’s Pork Supply
Pork imports in 2025 amounted to 6.86 million kg, broadly in line with the 6.99 million kg imported in 2024, indicating a 2.0% CONTRACTION. SPAIN dominated at 3.43 million kg (49.9%), followed by South Africa with 1.44 million kg (21.0%),…
IAEA to deliver report on Omaheke In-Situ Leach
Timoteus Mufeti, the Environmental Commissioner in the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) stated that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) technical team that held public engagements in the Omaheke region, will only be able to provide a detailed…
Global platform Shutterstock Showcases new Generative AI Features
Shutterstock, the global photography and image library company, which at one stage had a library of 750 million images for users to select from, engaged with interested stakeholders in a virtual platform regarding some of the new features that they…
Ground Broken for N$10 Million Eheke and Onamutai Sports Facilities
By: Loise Shiimi Roads Contractor Company (RCC) interim chief executive officer, Dasius Nelumbu, announced that the construction of basic sports facilities in the Eheke settlement and Onamutai Constituency will require an investment of N$10 million, with each facility…
Hippo Poaching Threatens Kavango Tourism and Wildlife
By: Annakleta Haikera Lodge owners and conservationists along the Kavango River have communicated concerns about hippo poaching posing a threat to wildlife and tourism in the area. According to Mark Paxton, owner of Shamvura Camp lodge situated…
Rethink Asset Allocation Approaches – Alexforbes
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Investors and others entrusted with allocating capital have been encouraged to rethink their approaches to asset allocation as assets evolve. Alexforbes hosted an Investment Destination Breakfast Seminar in Windhoek yesterday to inform existing…
All Businesses Depend on Biodiversity – Science Policy Platform
By: Dwight Links The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) recently announced that all business sectors directly impact and depend on biodiversity around the world. “This is a central finding of a landmark report…
Nam AEO to Face Minimal Customs Scrutiny in SACU
Namibia’s Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) can now export within SACU with minimal time-consuming customs scrutiny, thanks to the South African Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs). According to the Namibian Revenue Agency (NamRA), the South African Revenue Service (SARS) expanded…