Being self employed takes daily dedication and determination. For Penehafo Sem, these qualities shine through as she sits behind a small table filled with colourful crafts that show Namibian culture and African pride in Windhoek’s Central Business District (CBD). At her table, customers can find key holders shaped like the map of Namibia, the African...
The United States (US) and Namibia took an important step together to protect peace, security, and economic growth. US ambassador to Namibia, John Giordano, spoke at the official launch of the National Counterproliferation Finance (CPF) Legal Frameworks Training in Windhoek last week. The three-day workshop brought together key experts and officials from Namibia and the...
The domestic economy is expected to grow faster in 2026, but the Economic Association of Namibia (EAN) has cautioned that the improvement may still fall short of changing the daily lives for many citizens. Namibia still relies heavily on mining, agriculture, tourism and customs revenue from the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). Over the years,...
Due to continuous rainfall, sections of the road between Bwabwata National Park and Kongola, as well as approximately 30 kilometres from Kongola towards Katima Mulilo, have developed potholes and sustained other forms of road surface damage. The Roads Authority (RA) has therefore warned road users to exercise extra caution when travelling in parts of the...
Namibia’s vehicle market heads into 2026 at a decisive inflection point, marked by a cooling but healthier credit cycle, a gradually easing monetary policy stance, and deepening structural shifts in the regional automotive landscape. In its analysis of the latest vehicle sales figures, financial services firm, Simonis Storm (SS), noted that while headline sales momentum...
The government has allocated N$12 million to provide electricity to 969 peri-urban households in the Hardap and //Kharas regions. In the Hardap region, the electrification projects will benefit communities in Rehoboth, Mariental, Aranos, Hoachanas and Gibeon. In the //Kharas region, the projects will cover Aroab, Bethanie, Berseba, Aus, Grünau and Warmbad. Speaking at the groundbreaking...
The primary objective of a recent Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) engagement in the Erongo region was to consult directly with transport and logistics industry partners to gain a first-hand understanding of emerging sectoral developments. By identifying specific operational bottlenecks that hinder efficiency along Namibia’s strategic corridors, WBCG aims to implement targeted solutions that enhance...
Patrick Kauta and Vivien Chaplin This outlook explores expected trends and developments in Namibian uranium mining, highlighting economic prospects, technological innovation, and the shifting landscape for industry stakeholders. The global uranium market is expected to maintain its upward trajectory in 2026, fuelled by the worldwide transition to nuclear energy as nations seek reliable, low-carbon power...
Namibia is experiencing a severe water crisis, with its central regions facing dire shortages driven by climate change and infrastructure constraints. As one of the driest countries in sub- Saharan Africa, Namibia’s arid climate and persistently low rainfall continue to make water an increasingly scarce and vulnerable resource. Rapid population growth, urbanisation and industrial expansion...
As Namibia kicks off 2026, the nation’s job crisis has reached critical levels, with official statistics showing persistently high unemployment that threatens economic stability and social cohesion. These statistics, taken from the Namibia Statistics Agency’s (NSA’s) 2023 Labour Force Report, show that three years ago, the national unemployment rate climbed to 36.9%, up from 33.4%...