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Congestion in Transmission Lines Limit Power Trading in SAPP
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Of the five regional power pools that have been established across the continent, the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) stands out as the most advanced and successful. However, the SAPP’s continued success and growth in electricity trade is limited by congested transmission lines within the SADC region, according to the State of […]
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 […]
AES Shifts Toward Economic and Institutional Sovereignty
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Leaders of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso met for a heads of state summit of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), marking a transition from crisis management to long-term state building. Central to the summit was the official activation of the Confederal Investment and Development Bank (BCID-AES), capitalised at 500 billion CFA […]
Starlink to Face Restrictions in Uganda
By: Dwight Links The Ugandan government has placed an immediate restriction of import and customs clearance of Starlink technology and communications devices. According to letter from the Ugandan Revenue Authority, the equipment would have to be cleared by the chief of the army of Uganda Peoples Defense Force. The chief of the army is president […]
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 […]
SDG Namibia One Partners with Zhero Europe on Green Ammonia Project in Walvis Bay
By: Peneyambeko Jonas SDG Namibia One Fund signed a development funding agreement with Zhero Europe for an industrial scale green ammonia project near Walvis Bay. Announced on 19 December 2025, the fund committed up to USD 5.15 million to support feasibility and development work ahead of a final investment decision expected in 2027. Once operational […]
KP Group Signs $4 Billion Renewable Energy Deal with Botswana
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Renewable energy firm KP Group, through its subsidiary KPI Green Energy, has signed a $4 billion agreement with the Government of Botswana to develop large-scale renewable energy infrastructure across the country. The initiative is expected to boost Botswana’s renewable energy capacity to nearly 5 gigawatts, supporting national ambitions to achieve net-zero emissions […]
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 […]