President Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah this week officially launched Namibia’s sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), calling it a bold and urgent step to fix the country’s slow and unequal economic growth. The plan, which is set to run from 2025 to 2030, is the last one before the country reaches its ambitious Vision 2030, described as...
30-year-old Paulus Ndala, who began selling vegetables at the Khomasdal circle in 2018, is faced with unemployment and mounting family responsibilities. He says he was forced to start his business to keep his household afloat. His day starts at 07h00, as he goes to the supermarket to order tomatoes, onions and eggs. “Life has forced...
Not every entrepreneur starts off with a booming business and instant profits. For many, the road to success is paved with patience, persistence and small victories. Founder of TFY Investment, Johanna Shinana, turned humble beginnings and unemployment into a dream she has always wanted to be ‘a business owner’. What began as a one-woman operation...
Namibia’s green hydrogen industry has recorded major progress in the first half of 2025, positioning the country as a leading force in Africa’s ambitious clean energy revolution. The latest government update, Traction III, states that, on green hydrogen’s mid-year review, the sector’s development is closely aligned with the targets outlined in last year’s Traction II...
More than half of Namibia’s working population is under severe financial stress. This was revealed at a masterclass hosted by Old Mutual on Friday, which brought together journalists and media professionals to strengthen financial reporting. The national survey paints a picture of both resilience and risk, as many households stretch their incomes through side hustles...
The wait is finally over. For weeks, Namibians have followed the finalists’ journey on social media, witnessing their passion, their travel across Namibia, and the inspiring advocacies they’ve championed. Each post has given them a glimpse into their hearts, and now, the moment they’ve all been waiting for has arrived. Ten incredible women are set...
The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), in collaboration with the European Union and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), yesterday kicked off a three-day workshop in Windhoek. It is focused on advancing climate action in the aviation sector. The meeting addresses key topics, including the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA),...
Every morning at the busy Khomasdal circle, Paula Kadira sets up a small table where she sells tomatoes, onions, eggs, and fruits. It’s not the life she imagined when she left Rundu in early 2024, but it’s how she survives. The Khomasdal circle has transformed into an informal economic hub, attracting vendors who lack access...
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) released its latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, showing that annual inflation rose slightly to 3.7% in June 2025, up from 3.5% in May. The increase is largely driven by rising food prices and escalating rental and service costs despite a decline in fuel prices that helped temper the overall...
The Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (NASRIA) has recorded its strongest financial performance in history. Total assets climbed to N$869 million, with net profit surpassing the N$100 million mark for the first time since the institution’s inception. This was confirmed by NASRIA’s managing director John Uusiku at the Broker Awards, who described the 2024 financial...