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Illegal Fencing Crisis Deepens in Kavango West
By: Annakleta Haikera The illegal fencing of communal land in the Kavango West Region continues unabated, with authorities warning that the number of confirmed cases are expected to go above 60 as investigations remain ongoing. According to the Kavango West Communal Land Board (KWCLB), more than 21,534.91 hectares of communal land have already […]
Nam Diversified its Hides Market Beyond SA
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala For November 2025, Namibia’s hides and skins have been exported to 5 countries, diversifying from the usual primary market, South Africa, according to the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia updates. These products were exported to various nations within Southern Africa and continents such as Europe and Asia. […]
Namibia’s Savings Above Half a Trillion
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The assets of non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) are trickling above half a trillion, reaching N$528.2 billion as of the end of the third quarter of 2025 (30 September 2025), NAMFISA revealed. These NBFIs include insurance, medical aid funds, retirement funds, friendly societies, the capital market, and microlending. Most of these […]
Namibia Claims Top Africa Tourism Destination Spot
By: Mathias Hangala Namibia has been ranked as Africa’s top tourism destination, according to a recent African tourism report by the African Tourism Board that assessed travel appeal across the continent. The report highlights Namibia’s unique landscapes, political stability, and commitment to sustainable tourism as key factors contributing to its top ranking. From the vast […]
1 Billion lbs Global Uranium Demand Predicted
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala In a presentation at its annual general meeting, Paladin, the main shareholder in the Namibia Langer-Heinrich Uranium Mine, revealed that for the next 10 years, global nuclear utilities will have approximately 1 billion pounds of uncovered uranium requirements. A summary of the 18 November 2025 annual general meeting was posted […]
Local Authorities Requested N$8.4 Billion from the Road Fund
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala For the current financial year, cities, towns, and settlements (local authorities) have requested N$8.4 billion from the Road Fund Administration (RFA) for road maintenance and rehabilitation. However, according to the RFA, due to revenue constraints, it only allocated N$3.7 billion, leaving a funding deficit of N$4.7 billion. This is […]
Windhoek Road Maintenance Backlog to Cost Over N$2.7 Billion
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala An assessment of the City of Windhoek road maintenance backlog is estimated to be more than N$2.7 billion, with insight indicating that the bill could be higher with increasing potholes and road damage. This was revealed at the Ordinary Council Meeting of the Municipal Council of Windhoek, held on Monday, […]
Govt Plan to Switch N$2.3 Billion on Tuesday
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The government, through the central bank, will attempt to persuade investors to switch their N$2.3 billion investment in the GC26 Bond to other long-term bonds to avoid repaying the borrowed money next year. The government announced this auction through a central bank notice released last week. Market participants or […]
Unlisted Capital Commitments Can Fill Key Investment Gaps
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Namibia’s triple challenges of housing, energy insecurity, and water can be addressed through unlisted investment in the private sector by leveraging local capital. This is according to Christoff Bauernschmitt, senior investment professional at Old Mutual Investment Group Namibia (OMIGNAM). Namibia boasts N$474.1 billion in savings for retirement pensions, medical […]
Ohangwena Advised to Leverage Gateway to Angola
By: Loise Shiimi Ohangwena Region entrepreneurs have been advised to utilise the strategic advantages of the region as a potential gateway to Angola in terms of trade and other partnerships. Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, the Minister of International Relations and Trade, made these remarks during the 14th Business Regional Engagement held in Eenhana, Ohangwena […]