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%...
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 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...
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...
Since oil and gas drilling campaigns over the last few years have been confirmed notable discoveries in the Orange Basin off the Namibian coast, the drillings campaigns scheduled for 2026 are crucial to confirm commercially viable volumes and in turn advance development planning. However, these downstream activities are only one aspect of a successful hydrocarbon...
Private Sector Credit Extension (PSCE) in Namibia eased further to 4.5% year-on-year (y/y) in November 2025, down from 4.7% in October, reflecting softer borrowing by both corporates and households. Local analysts believe this reduction confirms a gradual moderation in credit momentum toward the end of 2025. Despite this slowdown, PSCE growth is still well above...
Due to high demand, the Ineos showroom in Windhoek has received new stock for its increasingly popular and extremely capable off-road range of vehicles. With the Ineos Grenadier FieldMaster now in stock in petrol and diesel derivatives and the Grenadier TrialMaster in diesel, the new stock has also been pre-ordered to include tow bars, front...
Standard Bank Namibia’s new pricing structure for 2026 introduces significant reductions on everyday banking fees, free digital services, and four bundled offerings tailored to diverse lifestyles and income segments. The bank yesterday announced their new pricing strategy which has been effective since 1 January 2026. In a statement the bank notes that its 2026 fees...
Since the public and relevant stakeholders have shared their opinions on the application by Elon Musk’s Starlink to operate in Namibia, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) expects the official decision to be announced by the end of March this year. Starlink is Musk’s satellite internet network operated by SpaceX, which is designed to provide high-speed, low-latency...
India recently modernised its national nuclear energy strategy, which now complements Namibia’s Nuclear Industrial Strategy in terms of focusing on regulatory strength, human capital, and value addition in nuclear applications. This development means Namibia and India can deepen collaboration on uranium supply, fuel cycle services, and socio-economic development through nuclear technologies. India updated its...