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Opinion – Workers’ voice in mining
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Opinion – Workers’ voice in mining

Namibia’s mining industry is undergoing rapid transformation.  New investments are flowing in, digital tools are reshaping operations, and policy debates rightly focus on how Namibians can capture more of the value beneath the soil.  During such pivotal moments, workers need a union that is present, principled, and pragmatic. Since I was elected General Secretary of...

SMEs’ spotlight with Pricilla Mukokobi – Shikongo’s lesson: Using ash to control pests, improve soil fertility
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SMEs’ spotlight with Pricilla Mukokobi – Shikongo’s lesson: Using ash to control pests, improve soil fertility

At 28-years-old, Gabriel Shikongo is using a childhood lesson from his grandmother to fight deforestation and improve farming in Namibia. Shikongo, a trained police officer and former University of Namibia student, remembers how his grandmother used ash in the mahangu field to keep away pests and keep the soil fertile. That memory inspired him to...

A caterer’s rise … serving her way to employment creation
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A caterer’s rise … serving her way to employment creation

Pinehas K Pinehas 24-year-old young entrepreneur Anna Ndapewa Nghishiiko decided not to let her culinary, planning and logistical skills go unused. She dared to try the entrepreneurship space and established her own food catering business, following her love for cooking and servicing people. “I enjoyed preparing meals for family and friends, and over time, I...

Namibia hails EU’s development support
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Namibia hails EU’s development support

Namibia’s Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, has expressed strong appreciation for the European Union’s ongoing support of the country’s developmental efforts, highlighting key projects that strengthen the partnership between Namibia and the EU. Speaking during the Namibia-EU Partnership Dialogue in Windhoek yesterday, Ashipala-Musavyi highlighted several major initiatives supported by the EU, including...

Witbooi to represent Namibia at Intra-Africa Trade Fair
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Witbooi to represent Namibia at Intra-Africa Trade Fair

Vice President Lucia Witbooi will represent Namibia at the fourth Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF2025) in Algiers, Algeria. According to a statement issued by the Presidency, Witbooi will attend the fair on behalf of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, following an invitation by Algerian president Abdelmajid Tebboune. The IATF2025, organised by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration...

Namibia eyes nuclear energy
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Namibia eyes nuclear energy

Namibia will incorporate nuclear energy into its energy mix and intensify economic diplomacy efforts as part of a broader drive to advance national development and regional integration, Minister of International Relations and Trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi said on Friday. Speaking at her first diplomatic briefing since assuming office, Ashipala-Musavyi said the decision to bring international relations,...

Mining dominates June domestic exports …as uranium, gold and diamonds remain key contributors
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Mining dominates June domestic exports …as uranium, gold and diamonds remain key contributors

The domestic mining sector continues to drive the national economy, generating N$52.3 billion in revenue and contributing 13.3% to the gross domestic product (GDP) in the most recent fiscal year.  This marks a milestone in the country’s economic performance, reinforcing mining as the backbone of Namibia’s industrial output and trade. The sector also recorded strong...

Telecom reopens Omaruru Teleshop
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Telecom reopens Omaruru Teleshop

Telecom Namibia on Friday reopened its Teleshop in Omaruru, marking a significant milestone in the company’s dedication to enhancing telecommunications services across the region. The facility, strategically located in the heart of Omaruru, is testament to Telecom’s commitment to providing reliable and advanced ICT solutions.  The official reopening ceremony was attended by local dignitaries, community...

Producer Price Index continued decline in Q2 of 2025
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Producer Price Index continued decline in Q2 of 2025

Namibia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) recorded a continued decline in the second quarter of 2025, reflecting ongoing shifts in wholesale price trends across major sectors of the economy.  According to the report issued by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA), the PPI fell by 3.1% quarter-on-quarter and dropped 2.5%, compared to the same period last year....

Nedbank pledges SADC investment to ensure growth 
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Nedbank pledges SADC investment to ensure growth 

The Nedbank Group will be focusing on Africa regions, specifically the Southern African Development Community (SADC), for future growth opportunities. The group, which recently posted strong financial results for the first half of 2025, has committed to re-investing some of its proceeds into SADC to ensure regional growth.  Nedbank’s Africa Regions (NAR) cluster includes Eswatini,...