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Only 1,625 of the 52,975 Marketed Cattle Came From North of Red Line
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala For the first three months of 2026 (Q1), producers have sold 52,975 cattle head to abattoirs and external markets, reflecting a 19.7% increase, compared to 44,266 head marketed in the corresponding period for 2025. Of the total cattle brought to the formal market, only 1,625 head came from north […]
Onboard and Mentor Local Entrepreneurs – Amutse Tells Oil Operators
By: Nghiinomenwana-vali Hangala Operators and tier 1 service companies in the oil and gas industry have been instructed to build capacity in local companies for procurement and vendor onboarding processes, and to mentor local entrepreneurs to enable them to participate in the full oil and gas value chain. Modestus Amutse, Minister of […]
NaCC Investigates Joint-Venture Model in Tourism Sector
By: Dwight Links The Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) is seeking clarity from the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) regarding an investigation into a specific joint-venture model employed in the northwestern part of the country. Earlier this week, HAN CEO Gitta Paetzold indicated that the association, along with other partner private sector organisations, were worried […]
IMF Calls for Sub-Saharan Oil Importers to Protect the Vulnerable
By: David Shoombe The International Monetary Fund’s Regional Economic Outlook of Sub-Saharan Africa for April 2026 advised oil importers to prioritise social and developmental expediture as a means of protecting the most vulnerable from high living costs as a result of geopolitical tensions. The IMF says that a 20% rise in global food […]
Broadcasters Airing Sporting Events for Free … Ministry Won’t Intervene Due to Absence of Regulatory Framework
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Namibian broadcasters do not pay for rights to air sporting events, with various sports teams providing entertainment for free despite heavy investment in training, acquiring players, and the general maintenance of the team. In the world of professional sports, broadcasting rights are generally seen as the number one revenue driver. […]
Ondangwa to Allocate Around N$200,000 for Trade Fair Entertainment
By: Loise Shiimi This year, the Ondangwa Trade Fair will allocate around N$200,000 for entertainment, including performances by various artists. This announcement was made by Ondangwa Town Council chief executive officer Ismael Namugongo, during an interview with Eagle FM on Thursday. Namugongo explained that these funds are intended to support artists […]
45% of Local Capital Handled by 3 Asset Managers
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala About 45.2% of the N$338.2 billion local savings under management is handled or managed by three assets managers, according to the Namfisa 4th Quarter Report of 2025. As one of the leading investment managers in the industry, Old Mutual Investment Group Namibia accounted for the largest share of the […]
428,426 Namibians Have Retirement Cover Worth N$301.7 Billion
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala As of the end of December 2025, 428,426 Namibians’ retirement savings stood at N$301.7 billion, representing the biggest savings scheme in the country, shows Namfisa’s 2025 4th Quarter Report. The regulator has revealed that the retirement funds industry recorded total investment assets of N$301.7 billion, representing an increase of 4.5 […]
Nam Trade Picture That Refuses to Change
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala An analysis of Namibia’s top trading partners revealed that South Africa continued to be the country’s largest market for both exports and imports, while the former’s export basket continues to be composed of raw minerals. The latest trade statistics of February 2026, as shared by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) […]
Nam Imported 20,380 Tons of Poultry Meat in 2025
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Namibia’s poultry sector remains heavily reliant on imports to meet domestic demand. In 2025, poultry meat imports totalled approximately 20,380 tons, representing a substantial supply of poultry products to the domestic market, according to the Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) Quarterly Report for the 4th quarter of 2025. NAU researcher […]