Namibia’s latest fuel price hike is poised to deliver a severe blow to the country’s industrial sector, as businesses heavily dependent on diesel now face sharply rising operational costs that could ripple across the entire domestic economy. This is after Namibian petrol prices were increased yesterday by N$2.50 per litre, while both grades of diesel...
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) paid N$200 million in dividends to the government for the 2025 financial year. The announcement was made on Tuesday during the bank’s annual report launch. BoN Governor Ebson Uanguta said the bank performed strongly despite global challenges. “During the 2025 financial year, despite volatility and uncertainty in global politics, the...
Bravery Kabula The Namibia Training Authority (NTA) has reminded employers to submit their Employer Training Grant (ETG) claims before the 5 May 2026 deadline, urging compliance to avoid forfeiting funding. In a media statement issued on Tuesday, the authority said eligible Vocational Education and Training (VET) levy-paying employers must ensure their claims for the 2025/26...
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) and the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) inked a new agreement to improve their collaboration in the country’s fast-growing information and communication technology (ICT) sector. The two regulators signed an addendum to their Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday. The move aims to strengthen efforts to deal with unfair competition...
Namibia’s non-banking financial institutions (NBFI) sector has surged past the N$552 billion mark in total assets, underpinned by robust investment performance and sustained demand for financial services, according to the latest data released by the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa). Figures contained in Namfisa’s Fourth Quarter 2025 Statistical Bulletin show the NBFI sector recorded...
Namibia’s mining sector, long regarded as a pillar of economic stability and foreign investment, is facing mounting pressure after a decline in global rankings exposed growing investor unease over policy direction and regulatory clarity. The Chamber of Mines of Namibia has issued a stark warning following the release of the Fraser Institute Annual Survey of...
With the support of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), 350 small business owners in Namibia recently completed training in essential financial management skills to sustain their businesses and support their families. The training focused on building capacity among small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs), covering key topics such as cash flow management, business budgeting, and record-keeping. ...
Bravery Kabula The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has officially handed over newly built and renovated infrastructure worth N$166 million across Namibia’s national parks, in a move aimed at strengthening conservation and improving tourism. The upgrades, carried out in Etosha, Hardap and Bwabwata national parks, were co-funded by the Namibian and German governments...
WALVIS BAY – What started as a small experiment in her kitchen, and a coping mechanism during Covid-19, has grown into a fully fledged local brand for a Walvis Bay entrepreneur. Well-known nail technician Natalie Beukes has launched her beauty care brand, Shea Queen, which has since become a recognised name in the coastal community....
In many homes, the kitchen is the heart of the house. It is where meals are made, where families gather, and where stories are shared. But during the Covid-19 pandemic, many kitchens fell quiet. Pots stayed empty. Jobs were lost. For many people, putting food on the table became a daily struggle. When businesses closed...