Namibia and Russia are moving to shift their long-standing political relationship into a more structured economic partnership following a visit by Namibia’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, to Moscow from January 12 to 14. Russia–Namibia trade remains modest but is growing. Bilateral trade turnover nearly doubled in 2024 to about US$11.7 million...
The Namibian Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau) has called for a sectoral minimum wage in the fishing industry, saying workers are earning low wages while companies make huge profits. Nafau held a meeting on Sunday in Lüderitz with fishing workers from different companies to discuss the proposed minimum wage for the sector. The union...
LONDON − Gold and silver prices hit record highs, and stock markets slid yesterday as investors sought safety after US president Donald Trump threatened fresh tariffs over opposition to his Greenland ambitions. European countries, including Denmark, of which Greenland is an autonomous territory, said they “stand united” against Trump’s vow on Saturday to impose tariffs...
The Roads Authority (RA) has warned foreign transport operators against carrying passengers or goods within Namibia without the required permits, saying such actions are illegal and punishable by law. RA Chief Executive Officer Mbahupu Tjivikua said foreign-registered vehicles are not allowed to operate on local routes unless they have been granted a valid cross-border permit....
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB)’s decision to discontinue cash deposits in six foreign currencies has sparked criticism from industry players, reigniting debate about access to forex services, notice periods, and the growing shift away from physical cash in Namibia’s banking sector. Effective 15 January 2026, Rand Merchant Bank branches will no longer accept cash deposits in...
FNB Namibia has for the second time been awarded the title of Top Employer in Namibia and Africa for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute, marking the second consecutive year the bank has received this prestigious recognition. The certification reaffirms FNB Namibia’s commitment to creating a high-performing organisation through data-driven people strategies, independent validation, and...
PALM BEACH – US president Donald Trump on Saturday escalated his quest to acquire Greenland, threatening multiple European nations with tariffs of up to 25% until his purchase of the Danish territory is achieved. Trump aimed his ire at Denmark, a fellow NATO member, as well as several European countries that have deployed troops in...
ASUNCION (PARAGUAY) – EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Saturday hailed the choosing of “fair trade over tariffs” as the European bloc prepared to sign a major trade deal with South America’s Mercosur nations that has been 25 years in the making. “We choose fair trade over tariffs, we chose a productive long-term partnership...
Bank Windhoek has stated it has demonstrated commitment to providing affordable and transparent banking solutions to all Namibian. The statement emanates from the release of the December 2025 Banking Fees and Charges Comparison Report by the Bank of Namibia, when Bank Windhoek noted pricing structure remains a benchmark for consistent value, particularly in essential services...
Telecom Namibia has embarked on one of the most ambitious network modernisation drives in its history, committing hundreds of millions of Namibian dollars to overhaul ageing infrastructure, expand fibre and mobile coverage, and position the country for a more competitive digital future. For the current financial year, Telecom Namibia has earmarked approximately N$300 million in...