Namibia’s mining sector, long regarded as a pillar of economic stability and foreign investment, is facing mounting pressure after a decline in global rankings exposed growing investor unease over policy direction and regulatory clarity. The Chamber of Mines of Namibia has issued a stark warning following the release of the Fraser Institute Annual Survey of...
With the support of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA), 260 small business owners in Namibia recently completed training in essential financial management skills to sustain their businesses and support their families. The training focused on building capacity among small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs), covering key topics such as cash flow management, business budgeting, and record-keeping. ...
Bravery Kabula The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has officially handed over newly built and renovated infrastructure worth N$166 million across Namibia’s national parks, in a move aimed at strengthening conservation and improving tourism. The upgrades, carried out in Etosha, Hardap and Bwabwata national parks, were co-funded by the Namibian and German governments...
WALVIS BAY – What started as a small experiment in her kitchen, and a coping mechanism during Covid-19, has grown into a fully fledged local brand for a Walvis Bay entrepreneur. Well-known nail technician Natalie Beukes has launched her beauty care brand, Shea Queen, which has since become a recognised name in the coastal community....
In a bid to reshape Namibia’s resource-rich economy, the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME) last week revealed an ambitious five-year strategic plan aimed at transforming the country from a primary commodity exporter into a value-driven industrial powerhouse. Presenting the 2025/26 to 2029/30 roadmap, Minister Modestus Amutse positioned the strategy as a pivotal moment...
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) last week conducted a one-day media workshop to help journalists improve their reporting of financial information. The workshop was held in partnership with the Witwatersrand Centre for Journalism under the theme “Mastering the art of storytelling with numbers.” The training was facilitated by Gillian Jones from Johannesburg, with more...
The fallout from a recent cyberattack on the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has escalated sharply, with confirmation that illegally obtained data has been released on the dark web by the shadowy INC Ransomware Group. The recent cyber breach, which has renewed calls for increased cyber security in the country’s digital infrastructure, involves a potentially wide-ranging...
NovaNam, a Namibian vertically integrated fishing company, has successfully renewed its FISH Standard for Crew certification, an international certification that recognises safe, fair and ethical labour practices on board its fishing vessels. NovaNam’s fleet in Namibia, operating out of the ports of Lüderitz and Walvis Bay, consists of two freezer trawlers and five wet fish...
Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah last week launched a new national plan aimed at improving how money is sent and received across the country. The plan, known as the National Payment System (NPS) Vision and Strategy 2030, was developed by the Bank of Namibia in partnership with the Payment Association of Namibia. It sets out how...
A new chapter has commenced for Namibia’s business community following the election of Vetumbuavi Mungunda as president of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI). The leadership transition, confirmed at the chamber’s Annual General Meeting on 27 March 2026 at the Hilton Hotel Windhoek, signals a decisive shift toward a more assertive and inclusive...