Namibia is moving towards institutionalising the Employment Impact Assessment framework, a tool designed to measure the effectiveness of employment policies, investments, and reforms before and after implementation. Various stakeholders gathered in Windhoek to address the country’s high unemployment rate and explore evidence-based strategies for job creation. The International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Employment Impact Assessment approach […]

A public discussion by the Economic Association of Namibia (EAN) highlighted the structural causes of joblessness and emphasised the need to better align the country’s economic growth with job creation.  The dialogue also explored actionable policy options to boost employment and strengthen collaboration among government, the private sector, and academia. Despite periods of economic expansion, […]

Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said climate change, disaster risks and environmental degradation continue to test the resilience of nations, communities and ecosystems. Dr. Ngurare said the frequency and intensity of droughts, floods and other extreme weather events have increased across Africa, threatening food security, public health and infrastructure. Speaking at the Climate Change and Futures […]

The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has won the WAIPA Investment Excellence Award for its creative investment promotion efforts. The award was presented during the WAIPA World Investment Conference, held recently in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, under the Innovative Investment Promotion Campaign category. It celebrates investment promotion agencies that play an important role […]

The First National Bank of Namibia has contributed N$150,000 towards the third Namibia Health Exhibition, taking place from the 14th to the 15th of next month. The exhibition serves as a national platform for raising health awareness, showcasing innovation, and fostering collaboration among public and private stakeholders in the health sector. Naambo Amakutiwa, the Chairperson […]

Namibia has repaid the country’s second Eurobond, valued at US$750 million, marking the largest single debt maturity in Namibia’s history.  Making the announcement, Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah said this reflects the country’s commitment to fiscal discipline, strategic foresight, and prudent debt management.  Namibia first entered the international capital markets in 2011 with a US$500 million […]

The Erongo Business and Tourism Expo is underway in Walvis Bay, with the patron calling on organisers of similar events to include and sponsor local small and medium enterprises by providing them with free stalls. The expo is a major multi-sector trade and tourism event that brings together businesses, tourism service providers, and other stakeholders […]

Stakeholders in the transport sector and regional leaders held a Buses Information Sharing and Networking Session at Oshakati to strengthen collaboration and improve service delivery. The engagement focused on road safety, responsible driving, and improving the overall efficiency of the public passenger transport system.  Discussions centred on how to make Namibia’s roads safer, reduce road […]

The Governor of ||Kharas, Dawid Gertze, has officially opened the 69th edition of the Keetmanshoop Agricultural, Industrial and Tourism Expo (KAITE).  The governor said the hosting of the annual event is a testament to collective spirit, resilience and unwavering commitment to progress.  Held under the theme ‘Promoting Innovation through Agriculture and Trade for Sustainable Economic […]

Economist Robert McGregor has cautioned that economic growth could slow significantly if the government does not refocus on its core priorities and create more space for private sector participation.  Speaking on Inside the Chambers, McGregor described this year’s mid-year budget review as “not terrible but not great”, noting that while fiscal discipline has been maintained, […]