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…
Market
Market & Sectors
Daily reporting from the six pillars of the Namibian economy.
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…
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…
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…