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Import Data Highlights Market Potential for Local Plant Production in Namibia
By: Shawn Uiseb and Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus Over the past five years, Namibia has spent approximately N$328.2 million importing various plant species from around 32 countries, according to data compiled by the Namibia Statistics Agency. The data indicates the potential for local entrepreneurs and investors to venture into plant production for the domestic and […]
5 Hours to Clear an Importing Truck at Trans-Kalahari Border Post
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus A Time Release Study (TRS) carried out at the Trans-Kalahari Border Post has revealed that it takes about 5 hours to clear imported goods and 4 hours to clear goods for export. The TRS conducted from 15 – 25 January 2024 aimed to identify trade bottlenecks and establish baseline clearance times for […]
281,906 kg of Hides and Skins Exported in the First Quarter
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus From the 24,207 cattle slaughtered in Namibia in the first quarter of 2025, the country was able to produce another product beyond beef, which is animal hides, which were exported to 4 countries. Updates from the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia show that in the first quarter of 2025, the […]
SACU to Maintain External Tariff Despite US ‘Reciprocal’ Measures
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) has resolved to maintain its common external tariff despite the United States imposing reciprocal tariffs on SACU member states last month. Lesotho and South Africa have been the most affected by these measures. The decision was announced in a statement issued on […]
NAB Commits N$250 Million for Crop Value Chain Development
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) has committed to invest approximately N$250 million over the next five years, intending to develop the country’s crop value chain. The project will also include crops of citrus varieties. This was announced by NAB Chief Executive Officer Fidelis Mwazi during a strategic engagement […]
N$700,000 Worth of Cattle Stolen from Namibia to Angola
By: Annakleta Haikera Cattle valued at approximately N$783,000 were stolen from Shayiwe village in Namibia’s Kavango East Region, Mukwe constituency, and driven across the border into Angola on 10 May 2025. Deputy Commissioner Bonifatius Kanyetu confirmed the incident to The Villager Newspaper. According to Kanyetu, armed suspects confronted a cattle herder […]
Pep to Acquires 24 Big Daddy Clothing Stores in Namibia
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Pep Stores (Namibia) Proprietary Limited has received approval from the Namibian Competition Commission to acquire the business operations of Audacity Clothing, trading as Big Daddy Clothing, in Namibia. The Commission announced the decision along with several other approved mergers. While the transaction was approved with conditions, it paves the way for […]
Baby Gladiators Get Maiden COSAFA Victory
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Namibia’s girls’ U17 team, the Baby Gladiators, got their first ever victory in the U17 COSAFA Championship after beating islanders Comoros 10-0 yesterday at the Hage Geingob Stadium. It is Namibia’s first ever win in the competition, following 8 unsuccessful attempts dating back to their first game in the competition […]
Economic Transformation Hinges on a Robust Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Sustainable economic transformation in Namibia is only possible if the country cultivates a supportive environment for entrepreneurs, according to the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI). In a statement issued to announce the Chamber’s northern regions branch leadership elections, NCCI Chief Executive Officer Titus Nampala stated, “Namibia’s economic transformation […]
Nkurenkuru Expo Gala Dinner Raises Over N$500 000, Doubling 2024 Figures
By: Annakleta Haikera The 6th annual gala dinner in support of the upcoming Nkurenkuru Expo, held last weekend in Kavango West, raised over N$524,450.00, more than double the amount raised during last year’s fundraiser. The Nkurenkuru Town Council hosted the dinner to generate funds for this year’s expo, set to take place from […]