Author: Maihapa Ndjavera (Maihapa Ndjavera )

During the first quarter of 2023, the economy grew by 5% compared to 7.3% recorded in the corresponding quarter of 2022.

Those tasked with crafting the country’s next development plan should adopt innovative approaches, while optimising coordination and cooperation amongst stakeholders.  

Last week, government announced it would exercise its right to take up a 24% stake in the Hyphen Hydrogen Energy project at historical cost. 

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia states that Namibia has observed a 6% increase in population coverage for 4G services during 2023.

Ministers have been working tirelessly the past months to ensure that the country meets the necessary requirements of the international watchdog, Financial Action Task Force, to avoid being greylisted. 

THE Namibian Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) recovered more than N$2.2 million on behalf of disgruntled consumers during the quarter ended 31 March 2023. 

The shortage of pork on the local market due to a ban of imports from South Africa owing to the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has pushed up prices for meat processors and consumers. 

 While Namibia continues its quest to become one of the world’s leading green hydrogen production hubs, questions linger about the country’s decision to acquire a stake in the vaunted project. 

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia said competition in Namibia’s information and communications technology sector may promote market efficiency, encourage innovation and ultimately benefit consumers.

Benefits from the current fixed one-to-one exchange rate arrangement between the Namibia Dollar and the South African Rand outweigh the costs, and delinking is not an option, as it would severely negatively impact the domestic economy in various ways, the Bank of Namibia governor has said.