Adolf Kaure The Retirement Funds Institute of Namibia (RFIN) and the Batseta Council of Retirement Funds for South Africa (Batseta) formally signed an agreement during a signing ceremony held last Friday in Windhoek. The signing ceremony was attended by principal officers, trustees and key industry stakeholders. The signing of the agreement marked a significant step...
Namibia’s first mobile telecommunications provider, MTC, has deployed four dedicated Long- Term Evolution (LTE) sites at the Rössing Uranium mine. The aim is to expand the network and deliver enhanced mobile voice and high-speed data connectivity in key operational zones. This new digital infrastructure is designed to support seamless, real-time communication in an environment where...
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...
The sweeping new Chinese trade policy that redraws Africa’s export landscape, handing Namibia and 52 other African countries unprecedented access to one of the world’s largest consumer markets, is simultaneously raising the stakes for domestic industrialisation. While China’s new trade policy is set to commence this Friday, 1 May 2026, the international relations and trade...
The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Technical Support Mission on International Credit Ratings this week began its three-day mission to Namibia, from 27 April 2026 to 30 April 2026, marking a significant step in strengthening the country’s capacity to engage effectively with international credit rating agencies. The mission commenced the high-level engagement with Amb Kaire...
For decades, Lüderitz has been a strong coastal town known for fishing, its maritime vibe, and tourism. Today, it sits at the heart of Namibia’s biggest economic change yet. Offshore oil and gas discoveries, green hydrogen plans, and critical minerals logistics are turning it into a key industrial and export hub for the south. Nedbank...
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...
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...