Ombudsman Basilius Dyakugha has delivered a scathing report that shows the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA)’s recruitment process was marred by maladministration, lack of transparency and what appears to be unlawful discrimination based on race and ethnicity. The damning report, triggered by a complaint from a rejected job applicant, found that NamRA failed to follow its...
The Namibia Ports Authority (Namport) has delivered a powerful statement to global shipping markets with the successful berthing of the MSC Ellen, a Neo Panamax container giant, at the Port of Walvis Bay. The recent docking signals a move that industry players say reinforces Namibia’s emergence as a leading maritime gateway for Southern Africa. Namport...
Namibia’s pitch at Indaba 2026, the annual mining industry gathering in Cape Town, was not just about attracting capital. It was about redefining the country’s economic trajectory. Namibia’s ambitions are encapsulated in the phrases “growth at home, value at home and opportunity for Namibians” that require deeper political and economic recalibration. The coming years will...
Speaking at the Namibia Country Showcase during the 2026 Africa Mining Indaba this week, Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Gaudentia Kröhne and Namibia’s High Commissioner to South Africa Nangula Frieda Ithete, laid out a coordinated Namibia’s mining strategy built on beneficiation, policy certainty, and regional integration under the country’s 8th Administration. At the...
The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has launched a new project to develop tailored licence conditions for small, embedded generation projects of up to 2 megawatts (MW) and pilot initiatives involving emerging technologies, including green hydrogen. The initiative comes in response to growing investor interest in Namibia’s evolving energy sector and aims to support innovation while...
JAC Motors Namibia has taken a significant step forward in its local growth strategy with the opening of a new 750 square metre showroom, more than doubling its previous retail space. The move reflects a steady and consistent rise in demand for the brand’s range of bakkies and trucks, underlining JAC’s strengthening foothold in the...
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has appointed Helvi Fillipus and Dr John Steytler as two new members to its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). Steytler, a distinguished economist, has been appointed as the first independent member of the MPC for a three-year term, while Fillipus, an economic advisor at the bank, joins the committee as its...
Puma Energy Zambia and BHL Group have signed a strategic five-year fuel logistics agreement that is set to reshape energy supply chains and strengthen the Zambia–Namibia trade corridor, one of southern Africa’s most critical commercial arteries. Announced on Monday, the partnership will see BHL Group, Zambia’s largest hauler of copper exports, assume responsibility for transporting...
First National Bank (FNB) Namibia has issued a stern warning to its CashPlus agent network amid growing concerns that some agents are imposing unlawful charges and conditions on customers accessing basic banking services. The bank stated that it has noted, with concern, reports of customers being asked to pay additional fees or being compelled to...
The country’s ambition to become one of Africa’s next major oil producers has hit a snag, after the government reminded industry stakeholders that all deals involving Namibian petroleum licence interests must be approved by the Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy. In a statement issued on Sunday, the ministry noted it was only informed of...