Dalene Kooper LÜDERITZ – Vice President, Lucia Witbooi, on Sunday reaffirmed the government’s support for the country’s green energy ambitions by pledging the necessary support for the flagship Hyphen Green Hydrogen project. The Hyphen project, with a projected investment of around US$10 billion (approximately N$168 billion), aims to produce 350 000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually...
The domestic economy contracted during the final quarter of 2025 as weak diamond production, slowing global growth and rising geopolitical tensions weighed heavily on economic activity. This is according to the latest Financial Stability Report released last week by the Bank of Namibia and the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa). The financial stability report...
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has noted the implementation of the upgraded ASYCUDAWorld system version 4.4.1, effective from today. The Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) is a computerised customs management system that covers most foreign trade procedures. It handles manifests and customs declarations, along with accounting, transit and suspense procedures. It also generates trade data...
African governments are being urged to rethink aviation not as a luxury sector, but as core economic infrastructure capable of unlocking long-term growth, jobs, and trade across the continent. At its latest Focus Africa Conference in Addis Ababa, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) last week delivered a blunt message that neglecting aviation policy is...
The Ohlthaver & List Group (O&L) has been named a Great Place to Work for 2026/27, showing its focus on building a strong and caring workplace. The certification was awarded by the Great Place to Work Institute, an independent body that measures how employees feel about their jobs. The recognition is based on feedback from...
Adolf Kaure The Retirement Funds Institute of Namibia (RFIN) and the Batseta Council of Retirement Funds for South Africa (Batseta) formally signed an agreement during a signing ceremony held last Friday in Windhoek. The signing ceremony was attended by principal officers, trustees and key industry stakeholders. The signing of the agreement marked a significant step...
Namibia’s first mobile telecommunications provider, MTC, has deployed four dedicated Long- Term Evolution (LTE) sites at the Rössing Uranium mine. The aim is to expand the network and deliver enhanced mobile voice and high-speed data connectivity in key operational zones. This new digital infrastructure is designed to support seamless, real-time communication in an environment where...
The sweeping new Chinese trade policy that redraws Africa’s export landscape, handing Namibia and 52 other African countries unprecedented access to one of the world’s largest consumer markets, is simultaneously raising the stakes for domestic industrialisation. While China’s new trade policy is set to commence this Friday, 1 May 2026, the international relations and trade...
The African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Technical Support Mission on International Credit Ratings this week began its three-day mission to Namibia, from 27 April 2026 to 30 April 2026, marking a significant step in strengthening the country’s capacity to engage effectively with international credit rating agencies. The mission commenced the high-level engagement with Amb Kaire...
For decades, Lüderitz has been a strong coastal town known for fishing, its maritime vibe, and tourism. Today, it sits at the heart of Namibia’s biggest economic change yet. Offshore oil and gas discoveries, green hydrogen plans, and critical minerals logistics are turning it into a key industrial and export hub for the south. Nedbank...