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Public discussion on Namibia’s jobless growth challenge
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Public discussion on Namibia’s jobless growth challenge

With Namibia’s unemployment rate standing at 36.9%, the Economic Association of Namibia (EAN) and the Hanns Seidel Foundation Namibia hosted a public discussion at Protea Hotel in Windhoek to talk about how the country can create more jobs. The event was held under the theme ‘The Jobless Growth Puzzle: Can Namibia Unlock Inclusive Prosperity?’  It...

‘I was caught up in a story that’s not mine’ …D-Naff speaks out after arrest
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‘I was caught up in a story that’s not mine’ …D-Naff speaks out after arrest

Renowned gospel artist and motivational speaker Naftalie Shigwedha Amukwelele, popularly known as D-Naff, has spoken out following his arrest on multiple charges of fraud last week. The award-winning singer was arrested in Windhoek on Friday and charged with three counts of forgery and three counts of uttering forged documents.  He appeared before Magistrate Jurina |Hochobes...

Fuel prices remain unchanged for November
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Fuel prices remain unchanged for November

The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy announced that fuel prices will remain unchanged for November. According to the ministry, an analysis of international oil markets showed that oil prices dropped during October.  Brent crude oil traded at around US$61.50 per barrel, which is the lowest level since May 2025.  “This decrease was mainly due...

42 Youth startups get N$14.8m boost
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42 Youth startups get N$14.8m boost

The Ministry of Finance announced that N$14.78 million has been allocated to 42 startups through the first phase of the Namibia Youth Fund (NYF). The Executive Director within the finance ministry, Michael Humavindu, said the funding is more than just money; it is a way to turn opportunity into production and production into livelihoods.  He...

BoN confident on reserves after Eurobond repayment 
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BoN confident on reserves after Eurobond repayment 

Speaking at the annual Economic Breakfast Budget Review hosted by FirstRand Namibia, Abigail Nainda, Deputy Director of Policy Research and Analysis at the Bank of Namibia, assured the public that the country’s foreign reserves remain strong despite the recent repayment of the second Eurobond.  Nainda was responding to a question from the moderator about how...

Namibia redeems Eurobond worth N$13b
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Namibia redeems Eurobond worth N$13b

Finance minister Ericah Shafudah yesterday announced the successful redemption of Namibia’s second Eurobond.  This redemption, valued at US$750 million (over N$13 billion), represents the most considerable single debt maturity in Namibia’s history.  The finance minister noted that Namibia issued its first Eurobond in 2011 for US$500 million (approximately N$7.5 billion), which was secured at an...

Namibia Oil & Gas Podcast makes waves among in Africa
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Namibia Oil & Gas Podcast makes waves among in Africa

The Namibia Oil & Gas Podcast, which was established in 2024 with 42 episodes, made its mark among Africa’s leading oil and gas podcasts.  It ranks second across the continent, according to Google. The podcast shares weekly news and discussions about Namibia’s growing energy sector. The first episode debuted on 3 December 2024, providing a...

Indongo Group invests millions in new training centre 
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Indongo Group invests millions in new training centre 

The Indongo Group officially opened its new Training Cent re on Monday, constituting an investment of around N$2 million. The project was carried out together with other dealerships and includes major renovations that comprise new equipment as well as preparing the centre for hands-on learning.  Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare inaugurated the training centre that is...