The rising global tensions are starting to hit Namibia’s economy, pushing up fuel and food prices and placing new pressure on households, businesses, and government finances. This was said at a high-level policy dialogue hosted by the United Nations in Namibia, where officials warned that events far from Namibia are now affecting daily life at...
Dalene Kooper KEETMANSHOOP – For many corporate workers longing for home-cooked meals, Ndeuleni’s Kitchen offers a convenient solution with its daily meal subscription service. Founder Sofia Hamunyela, also known as ‘Young Bae’, had always dreamed of opening a traditional restaurant. However, due to the high cost of rent and the challenges of securing a suitable...
Every weekday, from morning until late afternoon, Ryan Raatz stands in front of Woermann Hyper, turning sausages on a small grill. Smoke rises as he prepares his speciality chakalaka hot dogs for passing customers. “This is my small business. I call it Street Dogs. You’ll find me here Monday to Friday, nine to five,” he...
Almost one million Namibians are still living in informal settlements, with the dream of owning a proper house out of reach for most families. Figures show that about 42% of the population still live in shacks or informal areas. At the same time, only 1.7% of people can afford a house at an average national...
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) and the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) recently signed a comprehensive agreement to foster closer cooperation in data sharing, spatial information management and the development of Namibia’s national statistical and spatial infrastructure. The signing ceremony on Friday last week, in Windhoek, marked a significant milestone in Namibia’s efforts to...
A looming government ultimatum to regulate domestic airfares has drawn a firm response from domestic operator, FlyNamibia. The regional and domestic airline argues that the economics of aviation lie at the heart of Namibia’s high airfare. The privately-owned carrier moved quickly last week to defend its pricing model after works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi issued...
Adolf Kaure Ongwe Minerals has announced in a recent statement that it has completed all the requirements for a dual listing on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) under the symbol “ONG”. Trading commenced on 15 April 2026. According to the statement, there will be no change to Ongwe’s listing on the TSX Venture Exchange, which will remain the...
Adolf Kaure Petrofund recently hosted a local suppliers’ workshop for upstream oil and gas in Windhoek. The workshop was held with the aim of providing critical insights into the upstream petroleum value chain and to identify opportunities, supplier requirements, standards and compliance expectations, access to finance and business readiness, and serve as a catalyst for...
The Namibian government is doubling down on aviation infrastructure as part of its growth strategy, with Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi highlighting major upgrades at Hosea Kutako International Airport, including a third terminal and plans for a new national carrier, Namibia Air. “These developments are critical to ensuring that Namibia remains competitive and capable...
Southern Africa’s aviation sector is staring down a deepening crisis, with airlines warning that a lack of clarity over jet fuel availability beyond May 2026 could trigger widespread disruption to schedules, rising ticket prices and broader economic fallout. In a strongly worded statement, Aaron Munetsi, CEO of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), said...