Author: Maihapa Ndjavera (Maihapa Ndjavera )

It is of little use for Namibia to have trade items, regulations and policies which are workable for the country, but do not respond to regional and global trading partners.

Due to the increased interest in investing in Namibia from around the world, the nation has been busy enabling major projects, with more to follow soon.

Namibian households are still struggling to make ends meet, amidst a recessionary economic environment branded by high interest rates, rising food and fuel prices, and stagnating wages. 

Urban and rural development minister Erastus Uutoni said there is a need to reduce Namibia’s heavy reliance on the agriculture sector.

The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund of Namibia is determined not to lose out on its main source of income, namely fuel levies, by ensuring it also charges electric vehicles to make use of Namibian roads. 

Namib Desert Diamonds has produced its strongest financial results ever during the 2022/2023 financial year.

Leader of the Landless People’s Movement Bernadus Swartbooi has accused the Namdeb Diamond Corporation of operating in a highly secretive world, where potential maleficence is rife. 

The Jonker oil discovery, run by Shell Plc in the productive block in the Orange Basin, offshore Namibia, is believed to be the major contributor to discovered volumes in Africa during 2023. 

A local insurer is considering extending coverage to the agricultural industry and compensating farmers impacted by natural calamities such as droughts and wildlife conflict.