Namibia’s Green Energy Investments Must Deliver Economic Benefits for Local Communities
The Institute for Public Policy Research says Namibia's energy transition must go beyond attracting investment and generating exports…
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Friday, 30 October 2026
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NFCPT Board Urged to Expand Fish Access and Unlock Community Economic Opportunities
The newly inaugurated board has been tasked with ensuring that Namibia's marine resources benefit communities across the country…
BoN extends FMD-Related Loan Relief To Businesses Linked To Agriculture
Treasury Bill Auction Signals Peak Interest Rates, but Borrowing Costs Could Remain High Until Late 2027
Namibia's latest Treasury bill auction suggests that interest rates are approaching their peak, but households and businesses should…
Gambling Board Declares N$15 Million in Dividends To Government
The payment covers the 2025/2026 financial year, while Board Chairperson Ben Shikongo has called on profitable government-linked entities…
Emerging Farmers Call for Review of Agricultural Tax Provisions
Farmers have raised concerns about whether existing tax provisions adequately account for the costs of developing agricultural operations…
Economist Warns High Oil Prices Could Push Interest Rates Higher
Economist, Helena Mboti expects interest rates to remain broadly stable in the coming months, although sustained high oil…
Thursday, 29 October 2026
5 stories
Graduates Must Look Beyond Government Jobs
University graduates should consider entrepreneurship and self-employment as alternatives to formal employment, while government creates an environment that…
Namibian N$13 Million Water Project Targets 386 Million Litres by 2030
Namibia Breweries Limited, WWF Namibia and Global Water Challenge are investing in water security measures aimed at strengthening…
Namibia’s Digital Education Drive Hits 21.4% Spending Milestone as 2027 Exit Looms
Namibia’s push to digitize its classrooms is facing a critical accountability test.
14 Local Businesses Awarded SME Fund Grants of Up to N$100,000
The grants, awarded to businesses selected from nearly 900 applicants, will help entrepreneurs expand their operations and strengthen…
‘Protect People, Not Prices’: Economist Urges Targeted Relief as Inflation Forecasts Diverge
Simonis Storm economist Almandro Jansen calls for targeted fuel relief, social grant top-ups and electricity support as Standard…
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
9 stories
Namibia Vaccinates 61,315 Cattle To Date
Namibia has vaccinated more than 61,000 cattle in //Kharas and Zambezi as authorities maintain movement controls to contain…
Namaf’s 4.67% Tariff Increase Puts Healthcare Affordability In Focus
Namibia’s 2027 private healthcare benchmark tariff increase highlights the pressure of rising medical costs on households, employers and…
Economist Urges Namibia to Secure South African Grain Supplies, Strengthen Beef Biosecurity
Simonis Storm’s Almandro Jansen warns that drought, rising transport costs and foot-and-mouth disease threaten food prices and export…
N$447 Increase Lifts Student Internship Allowance to N$2,692
The increase to N$2,692.50 a month and extension of placements from three to six months will provide student…
Namibia Raises Repo Rate to 7%
Medical Aid Funds Must Balance Affordability and Sustainability, Says NHP
NHP’s 2026 premium and benefit adjustments highlight the financial considerations involved in balancing members’ affordability with the sustainability…
BoN Strengthens Global Ties To Support Financial Stability
BoN has renewed its five-year agreement with the Deutsche Bundesbank to build the skills needed to manage emerging…
Namibia Urged To Reduce Reliance On Mineral Exports To China
Namibia is being urged to expand non-mineral exports and strengthen local manufacturing as mineral ores and concentrates continue…
NSFAF Spends N$2.15 Billion to Support Namibian Students in Six Months
The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) says it paid out N$2.15 billion in tuition and non-tuition support…
Tuesday, 27 October 2026
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Namibia Targets Export Growth And Local Processing Through China Zero-Tariff Deal
Namibia is looking to turn China's zero-tariff access into export growth, Chinese investment and local processing, with officials…
Namibia Must Build Export Capacity To Benefit From China Zero-Tariff Deal, Says Kasuto
EAN chairman Jason Kasuto warns that Namibia must strengthen local production, processing and export capacity to turn China's…
FMD Restrictions Threaten Livestock Income and Raise Costs for Zambezi Farmers
Movement restrictions are disrupting cattle sales in the Zambezi Region while farmers continue paying for animal medicine, labour…