Author: Maihapa Ndjavera (Maihapa Ndjavera )

The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) says it is determined to champion the narrative, lead the charge toward the transformation of the Namibian aviation industry and position it as a driver for a thriving domestic economy.

In efforts to prepare Namibia to fully seize opportunities under the much anticipated African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the trade ministry through the Namibia Trade Forum and in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme Namibia yesterday launched an awareness campaign. 

​​​​​​​Mines minister Tom Alweendo has called on investors to ensure their investments in the green hydrogen industry is mutually beneficial for all parties involved.

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila yesterday said Namibia is in the process of developing its national green hydrogen strategy. 

Namibia’s green hydrogen juggernaut has moved another step closer to fruition after four successful applicants for pilot projects were announced yesterday at the commencement of the inaugural two-day Green Hydrogen Conference in the capital. 

Director-General of the National Planning Commission Obeth Kandjoze has advised Namibians with hidden agendas to refrain from pushing away investors.

Domestic consumers can expect further hikes in prices, which is expected to make life more financially unbearable. This is after the annual inflation rate for July 2022 increased by 6.8%, compared to 4% recorded in July 2021, making it the highest recorded inflation rate since July 2017.

Signs of recovery from the prolonged drought are starting to emerge with the domestic beef market recording a 20% growth in cattle marketed for the first half of 2022. 

The cost of food has sustained an upward trend in recent months, making it difficult for local consumers to put something on the table.

Some N$1.4 million was paid out to Namibian consumers during the first quarter of 2022 by the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa).