Award-winning artist Monika Pinias, popularly known as TopCheri, has released her latest and final album, titled ‘I Am Monika’, marking the beginning of a musical scaling back. The musician said the project is deeply personal and reflects a season of growth, reflection, and real-life experiences. TopCheri opened her heart to fans, saying, “Please receive my...
In 2025, Namibia’s economy saw significant changes that affected households, businesses, and investors. Inside Business closely followed these developments, focusing on interest rates, inflation, and real-world economic impacts. The Bank of Namibia (BoN) oversees the repo rate, which is used to manage inflation and promote economic growth. In 2025, Namibia’s energy sector is undergoing significant...
Namibia’s economy grew by 1.9% in the third quarter of 2025, slower than the 2.1% growth recorded during the same period in 2024, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). The latest figures show that while the economy continued to expand, the pace of growth eased as some key sectors struggled. In nominal terms, the...
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy yesterday launched Mission 300: Namibia Compact, with support from the African Development Bank and the World Bank. The mission aims to bring electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030. It will use partnerships with the private sector, energy reforms, and more than US$50 billion in pledged funding. The...
The Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) has approved 26 institutional grants totaling morethan N$3.7 million, benefiting individuals and institutions across priority sectors nationwide. Of the approved grants, eight projects are youth-led, and 11 are led by women. EIF spokesperson Romeo Muyunda said the funding supports a wide range of beneficiaries and interventions. “The funding supports a...
Pricilla Mukokobi Lissony Njembo As Namibia enters the oil, gas, and green hydrogen industries, it faces an immediate need for skilled technical workers, particularly artisans capable of supporting large-scale industrial projects. In response, youth from Outapi in the Omusati region began a five-day specialised welding training program at the Nakanyale Vocational Training Center on Monday. ...
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved an allocation of N$30.3 billion (US$1.78 billion) for Namibia under its newly adopted Country Strategy Paper for 2025–2030, aimed at strengthening infrastructure, human capital and economic diversification. The Government of Namibia has welcomed the approval of the Namibia Country Strategy Paper (CSP) for the period 2025 to...
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) launched the Namibia Convention Bureau (NCB) yesterday. The new bureau, housed under the NIPDB, will help position Namibia as a top destination for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE). The launch marks a step forward for Namibia as it aims to compete in the regional and global...
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) said it has received strong public support for the Starlink telecommunications licence application. Mufaro Nesongano, Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations at CRAN, said although the application is still under consideration, the majority of the submissions received are in favour of the telecommunications company. He said that by...
The total number of active SIM cards in Namibia increased by 3% between July and September 2025, indicating renewed growth after a stable period in the second quarter. The increase was mainly driven by prepaid SIM cards, which rose by 3%. Postpaid subscriptions grew more slowly, increasing by only 1%. Mobile internet use also continued...