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Tuesday, 13 October 2026
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Namibia`s External Deficit Reaches N$12.1bn as Oil Exploration Bills Rise
Oil and gas exploration is creating new economic activity, but the associated payments for services also contribute to…
Manufacturing Employment Falls by 4.5% in 2026
Monday, 12 October 2026
7 stories
ICT Summit Puts Digital Jobs & Regional Investment in Focus
Hosting the 9th National ICT Summit in Ongwediva creates new avenues to drive regional business growth, encourage digital…
NAMFISA achieves 81% of Its Five Year Strategy
NAMFISA has achieved 81% of its five-year strategy as assets under its watch keep growing.
Namibia’s Microlending Market Surge 42% in One Year
The number of microlenders increased from 560 in 2023 to 796 by December 2024, NAMFISA.
2025/2030 Education Strategy Targets Skills Gap to Drive Economic Growth
Namibia’s education strategy aims to address skills shortages and youth unemployment by aligning training with labour market needs…
Supermarket Sales Surge 13.8% In The 2Q of 2026
Namibia’s wholesale and retail trade sector recorded strong growth in the second quarter of 2026,
Namibia records 14.4% Fruit Inflation in September
Namibia recorded the highest annual inflation rate in fruit prices at 14.4% in September 2026, while overall food…
CMB.TECH Expands Ammonia-Powered Shipping as Namibia Develops Walvis Bay Fuel Hub
The maiden voyage of an ammonia-powered cargo vessel highlights the growing use of alternative marine fuels as Belgian…
Sunday, 11 October 2026
1 story
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Strikes Zambezi Region
Namibia’s livestock trade faces strict movement and marketing curbs after a Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak hits the Zambezi Region…
Friday, 9 October 2026
7 stories
Namibia Imports N$53.4 Million in Poultry
Namibia exported poultry and poultry products worth N$49.0 million
Uranium Leads Namibia’s Mineral Exports for August
Uranium remained Namibia’s leading mineral export in August 2026
Namibia and Germany Sign NAD 103m Energy and Raw Materials Deal
A new NAD 103m agreement with Germany will expand Namibia's power grid to 70% by 2030 and establish…
Kunene Mining Sector Faces Investment and Exploration Challenges
N$498.6 Million Karibib-Usakos Road Upgrade Strengthens Namibia’s Trade Corridor
Namibia has officially commissioned the N$498.6M upgraded Karibib–Usakos road, boosting SADC trade links and regional safety.
Namibia’s Commodity Trade Faces Mixed Price Pressures as Goods Inflation Hits 5.8%
Higher prices for food, housing and household-related expenses increased the cost of everyday consumption in September, as goods…
N$18m Eco-Village Boosts Rural Development in Epukiro
N/a’an ku sê Foundation’s 40-home solar village blends housing, green energy, and enterprise to drive long-term community growth…
Thursday, 8 October 2026
3 stories
Wednesday, 7 October 2026
3 stories
52% of Namibians Cut Back on Non-Essential Spending as Living Costs Rise
Zimbabwe Targets Namibia to Narrow N$697m Trade Deficit
Harare plans to boost agricultural and mineral exports to Windhoek in a bid to offset a N$697 million…
