Airlines operating in Namibia have been handed a blunt ultimatum to slash domestic airfares within six months or face direct government regulation. Delivering a sharply worded warning at the opening of Aviation Week Africa 2026 in Windhoek on Wednesday, Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi made it clear that government patience has run out over...
I slid behind the wheel of the Mahindra Scorpio N with a fair amount of curiosity and, if I’m honest, a bit of scepticism. Over the years, Mahindra & Mahindra has steadily worked to reshape its image from a purely utilitarian brand into one that can compete on quality, refinement and technology. This test drive...
The City of Windhoek (CoW) has taken a decisive step toward regulating Namibia’s emerging electric vehicle (EV) market, ordering all businesses, property owners and residents in the capital to register high-capacity EV charging stations by 30 November 2026. This signals both opportunity and growing pressure on the country’s electricity infrastructure. In a recent public notice,...
Edgar BrandtAuleria Wakudumo Long regarded as the gold standard for Africa’s road infrastructure, Namibia is doubling down on innovation to protect that status, as the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) and the Road Fund Administration (RFA) sealed a landmark N$10 million research partnership aimed at future-proofing the country’s road network. Instead, the country...
The Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) 2026 concluded last week in Windhoek. It focused on high-level engagements centred on policy renewal and strategic realignment of Namibia’s energy sector to support national economic and developmental priorities. With a clear trajectory towards first oil and a firm commitment to inclusive growth, the conference has affirmed its role...
Circular energy represents not only an environmental imperative but a significant economic opportunity. By embracing the circular energy approach, Namibia stands to reduce dependency on imports, stimulate local industries, create jobs, strengthen energy security and position itself as a regional leader in sustainable innovation. This was the sentiment expressed by Indileni Daniel, Minister of Environment,...
PPS Insurance Namibia has allocated a record N$367.3 million to members’ PPS Profit-Share Accounts. This is the highest Profit-Share allocation in the history of PPS Insurance Namibia and adds to the accumulated N$1.8 billion in Profit-Share to members during the last decade. The PPS Profit-Share Account reflects the accumulated value of annual profit allocations made...
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has moved to overhaul how bid evaluators are appointed. This was done by introducing stricter procedures in what appears to be a direct response to mounting public pressure for transparency, accountability and delays in the country’s public procurement system. In a statement issued this week, CPBN spokesperson Johanna...
Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower), in partnership with its two co-lead arrangers, Cirrus Securities and Nedbank Namibia Limited, yesterday successfully listed a N$5 billion Domestic Medium-Term Note (DMTN) Programme on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX). The N$5 billion medium-term note programme has been specifically designed to allow a range of notes to be issued under it. ...
The Namibian bakkie market has a new contender, and it is anything but subtle. The arrival of the Kia Tasman signals a bold shift for Kia as it muscles into one of the most competitive and brand-loyal vehicle segments in the country. The 2026 Kia Tasman primarily features a 2.2-litre Smartstream D2.2 CRDi turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine, producing...