In Namibia’s growing entertainment industry, small businesses are finding new ways to turn passion into income. Sylvester Simubali, also known as Intwiza, has built a name in event management through persistence and creativity. Simubali is the founder of Intwiza Events Management, a small business specialising in event planning, sound engineering and artist management. His company...
At 19, Francisco Tunga left home to help feed his siblings. Today, he is still carrying that responsibility – this time through a small transport business he built after losing a previous job. The business, which started with one car, now has four drivers and provides shuttle services, school transport and deliveries around Windhoek. “I...
TotalEnergies EP Congo (63.5%, operator) announced a hydrocarbon discovery on the Moho license, offshore the Republic of Congo, following the drilling of an exploration well targeting the Moho G structure. In a statement, TotalEnergies noted that the well encountered a hydrocarbon column of approximately 160 meters in high-quality Albian reservoirs and that an extensive data...
Namibia’s economy has grown by about N$80 billion in five years, lifting total output to N$270 billion and giving the government more revenue to work with. But that growth is now running up against rising budget pressure and slow job creation. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has noted that tax revenue increased from N$55 billion to N$76...
Namibia’s plans to build a green hydrogen industry are gaining momentum, with new partnerships aimed at turning strategy into jobs and business opportunities. Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, Enertrag and GIZ to support Namibian suppliers in the green hydrogen value chain through the Enterprise and Supplier Development Programme held a signing ceremony yesterday in Windhoek. The partnership...
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability journey, with Hosea Kutako International Airport and Walvis Bay International Airport attaining Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Level 1. The NAC received the ACA Level 1 certificates from Airports Council International (ACI) Africa in March 2026. Airport Carbon Accreditation is a globally recognised...
Namibia’s annual inflation rate eased to 2.1% in March 2026, down from 4.2% recorded in March 2025, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). Inflation measures how the prices of everyday goods and services change over time, including food, transport, rent and electricity. A lower rate...
WALVIS BAY – Electricity distributor ErongoRED says it continues to expand electricity access across the Erongo region through ongoing electrification projects. The distributor’s chief executive officer, Immanuel !Hanabeb, while recently briefing the Erongo Regional Council on their operations, said that the combined urban and rural electrification rate stands at about 79%, with urban electrification at...
SWAKOPMUND – An ambitious Namibian start-up is positioning itself within the country’s green ambitions by turning desalination waste (brine) into valuable industrial by-products. The company, Green Brine Technologies, plans to convert desalination brine waste into essential industrial chemicals, reducing environmental harm, strengthening local supply chains and supporting Namibia’s green industrial future. Assley Kalola, the project...
Namibia’s emerging electric mobility sector has received a powerful jolt of global validation after Amperra Charging Company was selected for the prestigious Qualcomm Make in Africa Mentorship Programme 2026. This recognition places the Namibian company among the continent’s most promising deep-tech innovators. For Amperra, this could be a game-changer, as protecting proprietary technology and refining...