In its quest to be a world-class service provider, the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) is forging partnerships with leading revenue authorities around the world. On the margins of the just-concluded World Customs Organisation Council meeting in Belgium, NamRA’s Commissioner Sam Shivute held talks with several counterparts on consolidating collaborations. In a follow-up meeting with the […]
Namibia will officially launch trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) at a high-level event scheduled for Monday, 30 June 2025, in Walvis Bay. The event, hosted by the Ministry of International Relations and Trade, will bring together senior government officials, trade experts, and private sector representatives to mark Namibia’s entry into the […]
The Head of State has emphasised that the just concluded US-Africa Business Summit underscores the urgent need for accelerated implementation of development initiatives across the African continent. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah shared this during her meeting with the World Economic Forum Africa Director, Chido Munyati, at State House. Munyati invited the President to the annual meeting […]
The Minister of Finance, Ericah Shafudah, announced the implementation of the pension-backed housing scheme to improve access to decent and affordable housing mainly for civil servants who are not able to meet bank loan requirements. Shafudah stated this in Parliament, noting an amendment to the pension fund regulation Act 24 of the Pension Fund Act […]
The Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Johannes !Gawaxab, says inflation in the country is under control. He told Members of Parliament that headline inflation went down in the first five months of 2025, attributed to lower costs in transport and housing. !Gawaxab said low inflation is good news for the people, especially for those […]
Namibia’s exhibition stand at the U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola, is gaining attention for its unique showcase of locally produced goods that reflect the country’s rich natural and cultural heritage. Director of Information and Research for Public Diplomacy at the Ministry of International Relations and Trade, Bertha Amakali, highlighted the importance of the summit […]
The Erongo Regional Council is calling on potential investors in various sectors to attend the Investors Conference on the 4th of July in Swakopmund. The one-day conference aims at advocating for the development of Uis and boosting its social development. Specific sectors such as retail, real estate, mining, banking and tourism sectors are urged to […]
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform is in the process of reviewing and strengthening policy and legislative reforms to reduce food imports and scaling up production through green scheme projects. Minister Inge Zaamwani-Kamwi revealed this in the National Assembly while responding to questions by NDP Leader Martin Lukato on food imports. Lukato […]
Namibia’s exhibition stand at the U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola, is gaining attention for its unique showcase of locally produced goods that reflect the country’s rich natural and cultural heritage. Director of Information and Research for Public Diplomacy at the Ministry of International Relations and Trade, Bertha Amakali, highlighted the importance of the summit […]
Calls for the government to lift the moratorium on pilchards are getting louder, following reports of illegal pilchard fishing near Walvis Bay. The calls are also based on surveys indicating that the pilchards’ biomass has increased, showing signs of recovery over the past four years. Sporadic work has become the norm at various pilchard canneries […]
