SESFONTEIN– Located in Namibia’s dry and scorching-hot Kunene region, Aloe Agriculture Technologies, established in 1993, is thriving and showing that farming can flourish even in tough conditions. Veteran farmer and farm manager Johannes Swanepoel oversees Farm Warmquelle, where they grow sweet corn, butternuts, tomatoes, and green peppers. Their produce is primarily supplied to major retailers...
Namibia’s inflation rate slowed slightly in January 2026, but housing and utility costs continued to put pressure on consumers. The annual inflation rate stood at 2.9% in January 2026, down from 3.2% in January 2025. On a monthly basis, inflation increased to 0.8% from 0.1% in the previous month. Core inflation, which excludes certain volatile...
PETRUSFONTEIN – For years, Petrusfontein residents, about 30 kilometres from Khorixas, had no clean drinking water. They drank salty water straight from underground boreholes that was not entirely fit for human consumption.That has now changed. The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR),...
ZeeA Fragrances, a Namibian oil-based perfume, began on a quiet evening in a small sitting room. Perfume bottles lined the shelves, essential oils waited to be mixed, and Tertisia Nghipondoka was carefully crafting scents by hand. What started as an effort to cover everyday expenses has grown into ZeeA Fragrances, one of Namibia’s fastest-growing multi-level...
House prices in Namibia increased more rapidly at the end of 2025, despite a decline in the number of people able to purchase homes, according to the latest First National Bank (FNB) House Price Index. The index rose to 7.6% in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q25), increasing from 5.9% in the previous quarter. Meanwhile,...
The Miss Namibia Organisation has closed applications for the 2026 Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia competitions, marking another important chapter in the growth of one of the country’s most celebrated national platforms. Following the closure of entries, the screening and evaluation process began immediately and has now been completed. Namibia Broadcasting Corporation spokesperson Beaulah...
Namibia will participate in the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026 to be held from 9 to 12 February 2026 in Cape Town. The country will use the event to showcase investment-ready mining opportunities and attract new investors and development partners. The Mining Indaba is one of the world’s largest mining investment conferences. It brings...
Although Namibia’s export basket remains dominated by mineral products, recent trade statistics indicate that non-mineral sectors are making a meaningful contribution to export growth. Fish, fruit and nuts were the only non-mineral products among the country’s top five exports, underlining the growing role of agriculture and fisheries in supporting export earnings. This is according to...
Namibia’s men’s grooming industry is experiencing consistent growth as an increasing numbers of men invest in professional grooming services, aligning with a worldwide trend. Business listings from early 2026 indicate that approximately 75 barbershops are active across Namibia. These are located in Windhoek, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, and various smaller towns. The sector comprises of small...
The Capricorn Foundation has renewed its commitment to improving access to quality education for children in Namibia. The foundation invested N$1.6 million in three education projects: Amos Meerkat Syllabus, EduVision Online Learning and Karstveld Academy. The support focuses on early childhood development, online learning, and secondary education. Veripura Muukua, said head of the Capricorn Foundation,...