Tariff retaliation and escalating trade tensions might signal the start of a global trade war where, like grass when two elephants clash suffers the most, consumers around the world will bear the brunt the most. Consumers, analysts stated, will most likely be paying the price for the most sweeping tariffs yet imposed by United States...
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City looking at installing EV-charging
The City of Windhoek is in the process of evaluating the demand for electric vehicle (EV)-charging stations, considering factors such as the current EV market size, projected growth and integration into the city’s broader transport and energy frameworks. This assessment is expected to help inform the city’s policy decisions and investment strategies to ensure infrastructure...
Namibians to pay more for their sins …as development budget up by 22.6% to N$12.8 billion
In her maiden national budget statement, recently-appointed finance minister Ericah Shafudah yesterday tabled a cautious and conservative yet pro-growth budget of N$106.3 billion for the 2025/26 financial year. However, the budget also comes with an increase in excise duties on the consumption of alcohol and tobacco, which took effect on 12 March 2025. The largest...
Supa Quick’s major investments ensure first-rate service …providing a range of gear from tyres to shocks to batteries
Supa Quick in the heart of Windhoek’s central business district is not only a tyre fitment expert, but also specialises in a range of automotive services including batteries, shocks absorbers, wheel alignment and wheel balancing. As an international franchise, Supa Quick in Windhoek has been operating as a wholly-owned Namibian company for more than 30...
Pro-growth budget projected
Today, a baptism of fire is slated for new finance minister Erica Shafudah. With less than 120 hours since landing the position, she has a mammoth task to table a national budget that is in tandem with the bold commitments of the new administration, which includes creating 250 000 jobs in the next five years....
HyIron makes industrial green hydrogen a reality …aims to scale up production to 215kg per hour at full capacity
Green hydrogen is steadily becoming a reality in Namibia, as the first green industrial combustible gas was recently produced in the country. Although production has not reached full capacity, at only about 80kg per hour, HyIron Namibia aims to produce 215kg of green hydrogen per hour when their electrolyser is commissioned. HyIron Namibia chief executive...
Commemorative Geingob N$60 note in circulation
The recently-launched N$60 commemorative Hage Geingob banknote was officially issued into circulation yesterday at the Khomasdal Grove Mall by the central bank governor Johannes !Gawaxab. This special edition banknote honours the legacy of late president Geingob, celebrating his 60 years of dedicated service to Namibia’s independence, democracy and socio-economic progress. “The N$60 banknote is more...
MTC, Telecom, NamPower in ‘abusive’ relationship
A report from an investigation by the Namibia Competition Commission has lifted a lid on potential abuse of dominance by NamPower, MTC and Telecom Namibia. The entities were found to have engaged in prohibitive conduct in contravention of the country’s competition laws. However, the Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC) stipulated it has not yet reached a...
Fish Trust improves efficiency by eliminating waste …aims for targeted intervention to alter red meat culture
The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) operates 18 shops in 17 towns covering the 14 regions of the country. This operation is bolstered by two takeaway locations in Swakopmund and Ongwediva that serve as retail points for high-quality and reasonably priced frozen fish and fish products. The Trust, established in 2001, is tasked with...
Connect with nature by camping with your JAC T9 …the ultimate guide to a Namibian adventure
Camping with your JAC T9 is sure to help you connect with the pristine and serene Namibian landscape. That’s because the least of you or your family’s worries will be the reliability and dependability of your JAC bakkie, particularly if its the top of the range JAC T9 SuperLux, such as the one made available...