Namibia has exported goods valued at N$8.3 billion and imported N$11.9 billion worth of goods, resulting in the country’s trade deficit of N$3.7 billion in July 2023.
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Youth leagues emerge from hibernation
While youth wings have long been seen as incubators for future party leadership, commentators have cast doubt on their effectiveness, accusing them of being dormant and not effectively representing the interests of young people.
Parliament back to business
With the National Assembly (NA) resuming business yesterday, political parties have given a glimpse of what Namibians can expect in what appears to be another interesting parliamentary session.
Govt experiments with fishing in protected area
The perception that the government is currently allowing fishing in the 200m isobath is misplaced, as it is only an experiment being carried out by two companies in collaboration with the government.
Land grabbing concerns Okakarara mayor
Land grabbing remains one of the major challenges at Okakarara in the Otjozondjupa region, the town’s mayor Asnath Jazukuka has said.
Court throws Am§upanda lifeline
Despite failing to satisfy requirements for a protective cost order, Affirmative Repositioning movement leader Job Amupanda has been asked to provide detailed information about his financial standing for the High Court to properly assess the matter.
Digitilisation in the Namibian banking sector
As transformation in any social setting is enabled by “learning, unlearning, and re-learning”, modern culture is sustained by more advancements and developments which makes people to buy, sell, communicate from one place.
Trade ministry and UNDP pursue sustainable development
The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Country Office in Namibia convened a dialogue with the private sector to promote inclusive and sustainable development in Namibia and foster partnerships between the private sector and government.
Fuel prices increase for September
Significant under-recoveries in the domestic fuel distribution sector is one of the main reasons for the increase in local fuel prices.
Show society probed for alleged anti-competitiveness
The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) initiated an investigation on 10 August 2023 against Windhoek Show Society (WSS) and Just Fun Amusements CC.









