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Africa Must Connect its Fragmented Trade Infrastructure
The president of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Samaila Zubairu, states that in championing the continental developmental agenda, African infrastructure must be linked and coordinated to allow smooth trade and development. “Infrastructure must be approached not as a series of discrete projects, but as integrated systems that link energy, transport, and industry to markets.” Zubairu […]
Nam Can Explore 5 Pathways to Solve Housing Crisis
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala According to the Inclusive and Sustainable Urban Development institute, Namibia can pursue 5 approaches to solve its housing crisis. This was stated during the Bank of Namibia Housing Research Symposium that happened last month. The organization has conducted qualitative research on the enablers and barriers to adequate and sustainable housing for (Ultra-) […]
Namibia Air Feasibility Study Has Been Completed
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala A feasibility study to assess the commercial viability of reviving the national airline under Namibia Air has been completed, shared Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi in Parliament. The country’s first airline was liquidated due to a pile of debts from aircraft owners to airport operators and others. The Minister was responding […]
Nam Recorded 6 Conglomerate Mergers in Two Months
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Of the 11 mergers and acquisition applications approved between April and May 2026, six were for conglomerate mergers. This is according to the updates (merger notification) from the Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC) this week. The acquisitions also involve foreign companies acquiring local assets or companies in various sectors. […]
Omusati Region to Get its Feedlot by October 2026
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Beyond crop production at the Etunda Green Scheme, the government is investing in livestock value addition through the construction of the Etunda Feedlot Project. The construction is expected to be completed in September this year. The feedlot is expected to enhance the quality and market value of cattle while strengthening the country’s […]
Treasury Given Green Light to Start Spending the N$87.9bn Budget
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The country treasurer, Ericah Shafudah, has been given the green light by Parliament and the President to start releasing the National Budget funds to various Offices, Ministries, and Agencies (OMAs) for the procurement and fulfilment of various commitments. This is after the long debate on the FY2026/27 Appropriation Bill, which was tabled […]
Namibia Issued Only Nine AfCFTA Certificates of Origin
By: Dwight Links International Relations and Trade Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi Namibia has only issued nine Certificates of Origin for exports to destinations including Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria. Speaking at the annual Theo-Ben Gurirab Lecture Series, the minister made mention of various developments in continental trade progress. Over 8,500 AfCFTA certificates of origin […]
More Than a Billion Switched From the GC27
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The Bank of Namibia on Wednesday received 108 bids, worth N$950.9 million, as investors sought to switch their money from the GC27 bond. This comes after the Ministry of Finance invited various investors (individuals and institutions) to switch their N$6.6 billion investment in the GC27 Bond. According to […]
Nam Provides Updates on Human Rights Interventions
By: Dwight Links The 52nd session Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group was recently held by the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland. During the session, a Namibian delegation reported on the country’s human rights interventions and improvements since independence. The delegation of nine experts was led by Justice and Labour Minister […]
Ruacana Hydropower Still the Difference Maker
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Monthly, more than 70% of the country’s power generation comes from the Ruacana Hydroelectric Power Station, which is fed by the water flow from Angola. A reduction in the water flow at the power station could flip the country’s generation capacity to a net importer. Moreover, the reduction […]