Namibia has attracted global attention due to the quantity and quality of its recent oil discoveries in the Orange Basin.
Author: Maihapa Ndjavera (Maihapa Ndjavera )
Business community airs interests as election looms
As with any political election, bread-and-butter issues inevitably come to the fore, and unavoidably have a huge impact on the outcome.
Alweendo: Energy transition requires critical mineral sector…minister proposes leveraging Namibia’s scarce natural resou
Mines minister Tom Alweendo believes Namibia is in an opportune position to leverage her natural resources such as critical minerals to enhance economic complexity.
Mnyupe pours cold water over environmental fears
Green hydrogen commissioner James Mnyupe said it is premature to single out the potential impact of any specific project.
Emerging sectors fuel NSI optimism
The government has taken a strategic decision to invest in key industries, including strategic emerging areas of renewable energy, as well as oil and gas.
Transfer duty adjustment not yet effective
Any tax reforms proposed earlier this year need to go through the relevant legislative process.
Tax relief refunds likely in October
Taxpayers will have to hold their breath, as the new tax relief measures, which will result in tax refunds for many, are likely to come to fruition only in October.
Climate change unites Namibia, EU goals
The European Union (EU) is seeking to establish sustainable and equal partnerships with Namibia to address one of the most serious challenges in living memory: climate change.
Namibia advocates AGOA, AfCFTA marriage
Trade minister Lucia Iipumbu has called for a tangible connection between the two-decades-old African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and the relatively new kid on the block, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
Mining an illicit activity hotspot – Hinda-Mbuende
Illicit financial flows from Africa, including from Namibia, as measured through trade mispricing, show a high concentration in a few sectors, notably the extractive and mining industries.