A new zero carbon fertiliser plant, which will be constructed at the Daures Green Hydrogen Village (DGHV), will provide the renewable energy project with affordable and abundant plant nourishment to boost its already successful agricultural endeavour. This is expected to increase fresh vegetable production that is expected to eventually lead to more greenhouses, which will,...
Giuseppe Surace, chief operating officer of Hyphen Energy, said Namibia’s ambitious green hydrogen project will transform the country’s economy, infrastructure and global reputation. He called the multi-billion-dollar initiative “massive and transformational,” saying it would bring not only clean energy production but also significant social and economic benefits. “This project is coming with the vision of...
The average house price in Namibia has increased to N$1,360,664 at the end of the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25), slightly up from N$1,345,270 in the first quarter (1Q25), and higher than the N$1,263,673 recorded in the same period last year (2Q24). This is according to the latest FNB Housing Price Index, which shows that...
MTC Maris recently presented its new innovations and solutions to Minister of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Emma Theofelus. A financial technology company and subsidiary of MTC Namibia, MTC Maris recently undertook a courtesy visit to the ICT minister with the intention to introduce its business whilst also exploring potential areas for collaboration, particularly in...
The Namibia Local Content Conference & Exhibition (NLCC) 2025, convened by Antila Oil & Gas (AO&G), the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) and with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) as a strategic partner, is scheduled to take place from 7 to 9 October 2025 at The Dome in Swakopmund. Hosted...
The Daures Green Hydrogen Village (DGHV) on Friday held a groundbreaking ceremony for a low-carbon fertiliser plant. This is expected to provide an alternative to costly imported synthetic options that could significantly boost food security in Namibia and southern Africa. The event was officiated by Erongo governor, Natalia /Goagoses, who hailed the project for its...
FirstRand Namibia has delivered strong financial results for the year ended 30 June 2025, showing the company is managing well despite economic challenges. The group’s profit after tax grew by 12.2%, reaching N$1.9 billion, up from N$1.7 billion in 2024. Chief financial officer of FirstRand Namibia Lizette Smit said return on equity (ROE) improved to...
China on Friday celebrated the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Namibia with China’s ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, sharing insights on the two countries’ relations. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties, mutually beneficial trade and economic cooperation between the two countries have continued to expand. China has long been...
The Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (NGH2P) this week took part in a high-level policy forum on strengthening the green hydrogen value chain, held at the National Assembly Experience Centre in Seoul, South Korea. The event, co-hosted by the National Assembly of South Korea and the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province in partnership with the Korea Hydrogen...
Namibia Consumer Price Index (NCPI) inflation rate eased to 3.2% in August 2025, compared to 4.4% in the same month last year, the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) announced yesterday. On a monthly basis, inflation remained flat at 0.0%, down slightly from 0.1% recorded in July. The main contributors to the annual inflation rate of 3.2%...