Swakopmund approved building plans surge to N$2.7 billion in 2024
Swakopmund’s approved building plans surged to N$2.7 billion year-to-date in 2024, up from N$664 million in 2023, latest figures show....
Local contractors’ delays and abandonments stall N$315m water projects
NamWater says locally awarded projects worth N$315 million have been significantly delayed or abandoned, hampering its ability to meet water supply...
Namibians turn to Airbnb as economic pressures weigh on domestic tourism
Namibians accounted for less than 20% of guests in the tourism sector in 2024, a sharp decline from 26% in...
DBN achieves 86% compliance rating from AADFI
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has achieved an 86% compliance index (BB rating) for 2024, awarded by the Association...
Daures harvests 10 tonnes in first cucumber harvest
The Daures Agriculture Facility, situated in the Daures Green Hydrogen Village, has harvested 10 tonnes of cucumbers from its climate-controlled...
Namibia 2090: A vision of hope and innovation
By Horst Simon Namibia, our country of stark desert sand dunes and a breathtaking coastline where the desert meets the...
Govt extends household electrification target by 10 years to 2040
Namibia has revised its target of electrifying 432,000 households from 2030 to 2040, citing challenges with financing, human resources and...
NamPower recognized by Fitch Rating, outperforms global peers
NamPower has been recognized by Fitch Ratings for its robust financial profile, surpassing international peers such as Eskom (South Africa),...
Ndeshihafela Larandja elected as new Mayor of Windhoek
The City of Windhoek Council has elected Ndeshihafela Larandja (IPC) as the city's new Mayor following a ballot process held...
BoN to issue commemorative banknote honoring late President Hage Geingob
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has announced plans to launch a commemorative banknote in tribute to the late President Hage...
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