Namibia considers VAT on Netflix, Yango, inDrive, Spotify and other digital platforms
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) confirmed that it is in talks with the Ministry of Finance on...
CRAN targets Q1 2026 decision on Starlink licence
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia says it aims to conclude its assessment of Starlink’s telecommunications and spectrum licence applications...
Namibia named Africa’s most authentic tourism destination
Namibia has been recognised as Africa’s most authentic and in-demand tourism destination, with the assessment linked partly to the growing...
Consent without choice
You want to pay your water bill. You are asked for a phone number before the system will proceed. You...
Namibia’s gambling industry revenue projected to reach N$948m by end-2025
Namibia’s gaming sector is expected to generate about N$948 million (US$55.79 million) in revenue by the end of 2025, according...
Ebson Uanguta appointed Governor of Bank of Namibia
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Ebson Uanguta as Governor of the Bank of Namibia, with effect from 1 January 2026,...
Namibia’s fuel prices to remain unchanged in January 2026
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has announced that fuel prices in Namibia will remain unchanged for January 2026....
CRAN renews CEO Emilia Nghikembua’s contract for second five-year term
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has renewed the contract of its Chief Executive Officer, Emilia Nghikembua, for a...
Namibia spends N$630.8m on cereal imports in Q3
Namibia imported cereal grains valued at N$630.8 million in the third quarter of 2025, marking a 12.1% decline from the...
Namibia risks missing 200,000-household electrification target without N$800m a year
Namibia risks falling short of the National Development Plan 6 (NDP6) target of connecting 200,000 new households to electricity, a...
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