The domestic economy is expected to grow faster in 2026, but the Economic Association of Namibia (EAN) has cautioned that the improvement may still fall short of changing the daily lives for many citizens. Namibia still relies heavily on mining, agriculture, tourism and customs revenue from the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). Over the years,...
The government has allocated N$12 million to provide electricity to 969 peri-urban households in the Hardap and //Kharas regions. In the Hardap region, the electrification projects will benefit communities in Rehoboth, Mariental, Aranos, Hoachanas and Gibeon. In the //Kharas region, the projects will cover Aroab, Bethanie, Berseba, Aus, Grünau and Warmbad. Speaking at the groundbreaking...
Award-winning artist Lazarus Shiimi, better known as Gazza, became the first musician to be appointed to the ruling party’s policy unit, the Swapo Party Think Tank. The artist falls under Cluster 4, which focuses on youth empowerment, sport, and national service. The Swapo Think Tank is a strategic research and policy advisory group established by...
ROSALIA SHIKULO, better known by her stage name Miss Rose, released her latest project. It blends storytelling, social commentary and emotional depth in a way that resonates far beyond the screen. In the video, Miss Rose flips a familiar festive-season narrative shared humorously about disappearing partners, especially men, who reappear only after the holiday has...
Namibia is experiencing a severe water crisis, with its central regions facing dire shortages driven by climate change and infrastructure constraints. As one of the driest countries in sub- Saharan Africa, Namibia’s arid climate and persistently low rainfall continue to make water an increasingly scarce and vulnerable resource. Rapid population growth, urbanisation and industrial expansion...
Martha Pax is a small business owner in Windhoek who sells plastic bowls and big basins. She moves around different areas, including Havana Four Way and Stop n Shop, to find customers. Pax started her business some years ago. Her first business was selling cooked chicken. After that, she opened a small Kapana where she...
With youth unemployment still high in Namibia, many young people are turning to small businesses to survive. Lydia Nakale runs a small thrift clothing business at Stop n Shop in Okuryangava, Windhoek. Nakale started her business three years ago after struggling to find employment. She is a graduate of the Namibian Institute of Mining and...
The Namibian Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau) has called for a sectoral minimum wage in the fishing industry, saying workers are earning low wages while companies make huge profits. Nafau held a meeting on Sunday in Lüderitz with fishing workers from different companies to discuss the proposed minimum wage for the sector. The union...
An employee of Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) has been arrested in connection with the diamond robbery that took place at the company’s offices last year. The latest arrest brings the total number of Namdia’s employees arrested in the case to four. The diamond company announced yesterday that the staff member was arrested in relation to...
The Bank of Namibia has released its latest Banking Fees and Charges Comparison Report for December, providing a clear picture of how much Namibians pay to use basic banking services. The report looks at fees charged on the Basic Bank Account (BBA), which is mainly used by low-income earners, pensioners and those who want affordable...