The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) has come a long way since it started in 2000. Back then, it handled no transit cargo. Today, the corridor carries nearly 2.5 million metric tonnes of cargo each year. This was shared by Andrew Kanime, chairperson of the WBCG Board, during the group’s 25th anniversary celebration. The event...
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are often called the backbone of Namibia’s economy. They create jobs, support households, and drive innovation in local communities. Yet behind the statistics are thousands of entrepreneurs battling financial pressures, high operating costs, and regulatory hurdles. Namibia has an estimated 40 000 SMEs, which together contribute about 12% to the...
Eleven years ago, Wentworth Shipanga saw a gap in his community and decided to turn his skills into a business. Today, his company, Comfort Zone Trading CC, is a growing enterprise that specialises in large-format printing, design and clothing products. Shipanga started his business in 2014 with a simple vision, to create a brand that...
“I still remember racing the sunset, balancing a bucket of water on my head, and clutching a bundle of firewood. In my village, light meant candles, warmth meant firewood, and study time ended when the flames burned out,” recalled Maria Kativa, a young woman from Kavango East. Those daily struggles pushed her to pursue a...
Namibia’s green hydrogen project is slowly coming to light, but experts say the industry is still risky and still in its early stage. Last week, Namibia officially opened Africa’s first large-scale solar-powered green hydrogen facility under Cleanergy Solutions Namibia. In April, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah inaugurated the first N$600-million HyIron Oshivela Green Hydrogen Plant. Economist Rowland...
Young people from Khomasdal came together this week for a three-day workshop aimed at building their skills and preparing them for the world of work. The workshop was held at the Khomasdal constituency office, the event ran under the theme “Empowering Khomasdal youth for work and innovation.” The workshop was organised by third-year social work students...
The German government has approved an additional €2 million (about N$40 million) in funding to strengthen Namibia’s pioneering green hydrogen initiatives, with a focus on transport innovation and skills development. Announcing the commitment, Florian Seitz, Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, said the funding will help demonstrate real-world applications of...
Namibia’s overall investment climate is improving, but the lack of growth in non-mining sectors poses a long-term risk to employment and economic stability, economist Rowland Brown warned on Friday. Namibia’s mining sector is a cornerstone of its economy, contributing about 50% of merchandise exports and 12% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), driven by diamonds, uranium,...
The Ignite GH2 project, an EU-funded initiative, aimed at developing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in green technologies, was officially signed on Friday at the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT). The programme will begin in October 2025 and forms part of a 360-degree approach that includes facility visits. Implemented by the...
Content creation is becoming a popular career path worldwide, and Namibia is no exception. From TikTok videos to YouTube tutorials, young Namibians are using social media to share their talents, educate others, and even promote local businesses. Content creation is no longer just a hobby; it is a career. Around the globe, creators are earning...