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RFA warns of deepening funding crisis …advocates for phased RUC adjustments, tolling options 
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RFA warns of deepening funding crisis …advocates for phased RUC adjustments, tolling options 

Namibia’s reputation for a world-class road network is undergoing strain as the Road Fund Administration (RFA) continues to confront a widening gap between infrastructure ambition and fiscal reality. RFA’s Business Plan for the 2026–2031 notes that what is at stake is not only the condition of Namibia’s roads, but the country’s broader economic competitiveness and...

NEFs ge sîsenūhe ǁkhā ǂhanugu tsî ǁgaraga sîsenga ǂkhâ!nâs ase ra ǂgan
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NEFs ge sîsenūhe ǁkhā ǂhanugu tsî ǁgaraga sîsenga ǂkhâ!nâs ase ra ǂgan

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...

Domestic vehicle market drives into 2026 at inflection point
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Domestic vehicle market drives into 2026 at inflection point

Namibia’s vehicle market heads into 2026 at a decisive inflection point, marked by a cooling but healthier credit cycle, a gradually easing monetary policy stance, and deepening structural shifts in the regional automotive landscape.  In its analysis of the latest vehicle sales figures, financial services firm, Simonis Storm (SS), noted that while headline sales momentum...

WBCG reinforces SADC trade gateway objectives 
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WBCG reinforces SADC trade gateway objectives 

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...

Business Editorial – “Nostalgia is not strategy”
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Business Editorial – “Nostalgia is not strategy”

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...

NEF calls for practical labour policy to support jobs 
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NEF calls for practical labour policy to support jobs 

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%...

Hyundai redefines Santa Fe into Hybrid Electric Vehicle …blending rugged adventure with modern efficiency 
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Hyundai redefines Santa Fe into Hybrid Electric Vehicle …blending rugged adventure with modern efficiency 

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...

AfDB backs Namibia’s Green Hydrogen dream  …approves US$10m loan to signal confidence in renewable ambition  
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AfDB backs Namibia’s Green Hydrogen dream  …approves US$10m loan to signal confidence in renewable ambition  

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...

DBN posts 42% profit jump, secures major funding … official opposition questions development impact
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DBN posts 42% profit jump, secures major funding … official opposition questions development impact

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...