After months of eager anticipation, the domestic pickup segment is poised for a fresh entrant as the highly anticipated LDV Terron 9 prepares to hit local showrooms within the next two to three weeks. The arrival, confirmed by LDV Namibia management, marks a significant moment for both LDV and Namibian motorists, as this bold and...
Namibia’s hake fishery has secured its second Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, reinforcing the industry’s commitment to sustainable fishing practices. The hake industry contributes significantly to Namibia’s economy, accounting for approximately 7% of GDP and providing around 16 000 direct jobs. MSC certification has enhanced market access, allowing Namibian hake to meet global...
On Saturday 10 January 2026, Ethiopian Airlines Group officially commenced construction of Bishoftu International Airport, which the airline stated stands as a defining project for both Ethiopia and African aviation, facilitating trade, tourism, and people-to-people interactions within Africa and beyond. Phase one of the project is expected to be completed by 2030 to accommodate 60...
As of next week Monday, 19 January 2026, all Schengen visa applications previously handled directly by the German Embassy will be processed exclusively through an external service provider called TLS Contact. This development will see the total Schengen Visa application fee increase by about N$500 because in addition to the visa fee, applicants will now...
While the Government Institutions Pension Fund’s (GIPF’s) much-anticipated Pension Backed Home Loan Scheme (PBHLS), which commenced yesterday, has generally been welcomed as a noble initiative, it has received mixed reactions from civil servants and has raised pertinent questions about communal lands rights registration. Last year GIPF announced it had committed up to N$900 million to...
Domestic headline inflation eased to 3.2% year-on-year (y/y) in December 2025, down from 3.4% in November and 3.4% a year earlier. For the entire 2025, Namibian inflation averaged 3.5%, which is the same figure recorded during the 12-month average from January 2024 to December 2025. Commenting on the latest inflation numbers from the Namibia Statistics...
The most recent data for global aviation demand for November 2025 indicates that African airlines were the stand-out performers, with carriers on the continent achieving an 11.2% year-on-year increase in passenger demand. Passenger capacity for African airlines was up 8.5% year-on-year while the load factor was 74.3% (+1.8 ppt compared to November 2024). This is...
The Emerging Mining Association of Namibia (EMAN) has raised concerns about restrictions on the use of modern equipment for mining in areas categorised as mining claims, noting that such limitations negatively impact operational productivity for small-scale miners. During a meeting last week with the industries, mines and energy ministry, the association underscored the necessity for...
The largest reverse osmosis seawater desalination plant in Southern Africa, the Erongo Desalination Plant (EDP), achieved another record production year in 2025 with a total of 17.59 million cubic metres of water produced. Located 35 kilometres north of Swakopmund, near the settlement of Wlotzkasbaken in the Namib Desert, the plant achieved an increase of 14%...
FACT: Nuclear power plants around the world are producing more electricity at a safer rate than ever before. India recently modernised its national nuclear energy strategy and now it complements Namibia’s Nuclear Industrial Strategy focusing on regulatory strength, human capital, and value addition in nuclear applications. This development means Namibia and India can deepen collaboration...