Namibia records 1,747 road crashes, 279 deaths in eight months
Namibia recorded 1,747 road traffic crashes between 1 January and 9 August 2026, leaving 279 people dead and 2,996 injured,...
NAB calls for tax relief and electricity subsidies to boost food production
The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has urged the government to introduce tax incentives and electricity subsidies for the agricultural sector,...
NaCC clears 10 fishing firms in horse mackerel quota fee investigations
The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) has cleared 10 fishing companies of allegations of anti-competitive conduct after separate investigations found no...
BoN holds rates as economic growth slows and inflation outlook worsens
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has left its repo rate unchanged at 6.75%, opting to support economic activity while protecting...
New Central Medical Store to eliminate Namibia’s 1,700m³ medicine storage deficit
Namibia has moved to address a critical shortage in its national medicine storage capacity after the Central Procurement Board of...
Connected at what cost?Telecommunications must not come at the expense of ordinary Namibians
By Rejoice Amutenya For many Namibians, N$10 worth of airtime is not “just N$10”. It is part of tomorrow’s taxi...
Is your workforce ready for AI?
An AI Workforce Readiness Maturity Model for organisations preparing for AI adoption By Chisom Obiudo A two-hour AI training session...
The house we cannot afford: Is Namibia building wealth or selling debt?
By Zened S. Sali The national conversation about Namibian housing keeps returning to a single number: the average house price....
BoN expected to hold rates as economists split over October hike
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) is expected to leave its repo rate unchanged at 6.75% on Wednesday, but economists are...
Labour, business clash with minister over Labour Advisory Council appointments
Namibia's main labour federations and employer organisations have accused Justice and Labour Relations Minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel of undermining the...
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