Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) Commissioner Sam Shivute has urged small online importers to work closely with the agency, saying trade is the “engine of economic growth” and a key driver of business development in the country. Shivute was speaking during a stakeholder engagement session in Windhoek with “Order with Me” operators, small businesses that help...
The European Union (EU) reflected that its partnership with Namibia has been stronger, as the two sides celebrated 35 years of diplomatic and economic relations. Speaking at a media engagement on Wednesday evening, EU ambassador to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins said that the EU remains Namibia’s biggest trading partner and the largest single market for...
Namibia’s annual inflation for November 2025 stood at 3.4%, with Zone 1 recording the lowest rate among the three price-collection zones, the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has announced. Statistician General and NSA CEO Alex Shimuafeni said Zone 1, which covers Kavango East, Kavango West, Kunene, Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshana, Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa and Zambezi, recorded an annual...
The Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX), in collaboration with the Bank of Namibia (BoN) and supervised by the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa), on Thursday launched the Central Securities Depository Limited (CSD). The new CSD marks a step forward in modernising the country’s capital markets. For more than 10 years, old regulations prevented Namibia from...
For years, Miss Namibia’s national costumes have sparked debate and evoked bittersweet opinions amongst the public. But according to the chief executive officer of Miss Namibia, Umbi Karueihe-Upi, every costume carries a deeper purpose. In an interview with VIBEZ!, Karueihe-Upi said the national costume segment is important in international pageants because it tells the story of a...
This year, the government demonstrated its commitment towards the arts, culture and heritage industry by launching the Namibia Arts, Culture and Heritage (NACH) Policy and a financial boost of N$50 million for the 2025/26 financial year. New Era Journalist Priscilla Mukokobi (PM) engaged Gretta Gaspar (GG), Office Administrator at the National Arts Council of Namibia...
The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations yesterday launched a nationwide campaign on the new minimum wage rates that will take effect from 1 January 2025, with planned increases continuing into 2026 and 2027. Speaking at the launch of the promotional material on the national minimum wage, acting director of labour services, Shou-Henock Amukwa, urged...
Marius Johannes, a lecturer at the University of Namibia’s Business School, says Namibia should explore nuclear energy, especially because it is one of the world’s largest uranium exporters. Johannes explained that although Namibia does not yet have the capacity to build a nuclear power plant, the country can begin preparing step by step. This includes...
Despite mining still being the greatest contributor to export earnings, domestic economic growth, growth for next year is expected to be driven by agriculture, construction sector, robust electricity generation, and stronger output from the uranium subsector. This is according to Johannes !Gawaxab, the outgoing governor of the Bank of Namibia, who made the remarks at...
Stop n Shop, located in Okuryangava, is one of the busiest and most vibrant informal markets in Windhoek. It is a place full of life, noise, movement and survival. From early morning until late at night, the area is crowded with vendors, customers, taxis, and passersby. Small stalls, tables, and makeshift shelters line the dusty...