“The ANNA project is not merely a transmission line. It is a strategic instrument that will connect our economies, strengthen our institutions and improve the lives of our people.” This sentiment was expressed by Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse, marking a significant milestone in regional energy collaboration as Namibia and Angola officially...
The Ondangwa Town Council is rolling out an ambitious, multi-pronged strategy to transform the northern town into a competitive investment hub, leveraging infrastructure expansion, streamlined bureaucracy and targeted support for local enterprises to stimulate economic growth. At the centre of this push is the council’s 2022/23-2027/28 strategic plan, reinforced by a newly launched Local Economic...
Namibia’s emerging electric mobility sector has received a powerful jolt of global validation after Amperra Charging Company was selected for the prestigious Qualcomm Make in Africa Mentorship Programme 2026. This recognition places the Namibian company among the continent’s most promising deep-tech innovators. For Amperra, this could be a game-changer, as protecting proprietary technology and refining...
Iran and the United States failed to strike a deal yesterday to end the war in the Middle East, but there was no immediate return to hostilities, and the region clung to hope that a fragile truce would hold. US Vice President JD Vance left Pakistan after the talks – the highest-level meeting between the...
Namibia’s construction sector, which has long been regarded as a critical engine of economic growth and a significant contributor to national GDP, is facing renewed uncertainty, as the Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF) warns that current infrastructure procurement models risk sidelining local contractors in the domestic market. At the centre of the controversy is...
Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) has delivered a notable rebound in profitability, with operating profit surging 42% to N$830 million for the 12 months ended 31 December 2025. This marks one of the brewer’s strongest earnings performances in recent years and underscores the success of its strategic overhaul. Compared with previous years, when profitability growth was...
Mitsubishi has never been a brand to blindly chase trends, but with the arrival of the all-new Destinator, it’s clear the Japanese automaker is sharpening its focus on what modern families want: space, style, efficiency, and, crucially, value. And at a starting price of N$489 990, this seven-seater SUV doesn’t just talk a good game,...
Private sector credit extension (PSCE) in Namibia showed tentative signs of recovery in February 2026, but the underlying picture remains fragile, with uneven momentum and mounting downside risks as households retrench and businesses tread cautiously. In its analysis of the latest PSCE figures, FNB Namibia noted that after four consecutive months of slowing growth, PSCE...
Namibia’s construction sector, which has long been regarded as a critical engine of economic growth and a significant contributor to national GDP, is facing renewed uncertainty, as the Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF) warns that current infrastructure procurement models risk sidelining local contractors in the domestic market. At the centre of the controversy is...
The Namibian Employers’ Federation (NEF) has issued a pointed warning over what it describes as a troubling rise in ministerial involvement in company-level labour disputes, cautioning that such interventions risk undermining Namibia’s established legal framework and destabilising labour relations. In a strongly worded media statement, the NEF stressed that while compliance with labour laws remains...