Namibiab go ǀasa kurib 2026 !nâ a ǂgâs ge ǀgapi !haros sîsenosib dis tsîna !gôakhâigu ra mîsa !oa sī!nâ hâ, tsî nēs ǀkha !aorosasib !nâ sâuǁkhāsib ǁawosasib tsî ǀhûhâsise ûiǁaresa ra mâi. Nē !gôagu hîa Namibiab !Gôakhâigu ǂNûiǂgās (NSA’s), 2023ǁî Sîsengu ǀHûs !Nuriba xu ūhe hâgu ge ra ǁgau, !nona kurigu !kharu hâseb ge !hū!nāsi...
The primary objective of a recent Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) engagement in the Erongo region was to consult directly with transport and logistics industry partners to gain a first-hand understanding of emerging sectoral developments. By identifying specific operational bottlenecks that hinder efficiency along Namibia’s strategic corridors, WBCG aims to implement targeted solutions that enhance...
When the Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney, spoke at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos this week, he emphasised the end of the rules-based international order and outlined how Canada was adapting by building strategic autonomy. This is all while maintaining values like human rights and sovereignty. In his speech, Carney spoke about...
As Namibia kicks off 2026, the nation’s job crisis has reached critical levels, with official statistics showing persistently high unemployment that threatens economic stability and social cohesion. These statistics, taken from the Namibia Statistics Agency’s (NSA’s) 2023 Labour Force Report, show that three years ago, the national unemployment rate climbed to 36.9%, up from 33.4%...
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$10 million loan to Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, marking a critical milestone for Namibia’s ambition to become a global leader in green hydrogen and green ammonia production. While this financial injection is modest in size compared to the project’s staggering overall value of more than US$10 billion, the...
Hyundai has officially released the all-new Santa Fe 2026 in the form of a Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV), comprised of a bold seven-seater SUV that aims to redefine adventure driving while responding to growing demand for efficiency, technology, and versatility. With its striking new design, hybrid powertrain, and spacious interior, the Santa Fe HEV positions...
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has reported a strong financial performance for the 2024/25 financial year, posting a 42% increase in operating profit to N$88.3 million, while securing significant new international funding lines and advancing its long-term strategic transformation. In DBN’s newly released 2024/25 Integrated Annual Report (IAR), the financial results mark the first...
Namibia and Russia are moving to shift their long-standing political relationship into a more structured economic partnership following a visit by Namibia’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, to Moscow from January 12 to 14. Russia–Namibia trade remains modest but is growing. Bilateral trade turnover nearly doubled in 2024 to about US$11.7 million...
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB)’s decision to discontinue cash deposits in six foreign currencies has sparked criticism from industry players, reigniting debate about access to forex services, notice periods, and the growing shift away from physical cash in Namibia’s banking sector. Effective 15 January 2026, Rand Merchant Bank branches will no longer accept cash deposits in...
Fact: Some of the beneficiaries of the Government Institutions Pension Fund’s (GIPF) Housing Scheme will default on their home loans. While this may not be intentional, unforeseen circumstances or financial mismanagement will inevitably lead a pensioner to lose part of their pension because they defaulted on their loan. The question then remains: How will that...