Over 150 Namibians benefit from green hydrogen scholarships
More than 150 Namibians have received technical and vocational training through green hydrogen scholarships funded by the German government. The...
BoN orders banks to cut gap between repo and lending rates
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has directed all commercial banks to narrow the gap between the repo rate and lending...
Namibia downgraded to lower-middle-income country
Namibia has been reclassified from an upper-middle income to a lower-middle income country, according to the latest World Bank’s FY26...
Foreign investment into Namibia surges to US$11 billion
Namibia’s inward foreign direct investment (FDI) stock rose to US$10.995 billion in 2024, up from US$9.2 billion in 2023, according...
Namibia eyes UAE funding for development projects
Namibia’s Ministry of Finance aims to pursue project funding through the Abu Dhabi Development Fund, following talks held on the...
Namibia’s medical aid funds record N$229.7m surplus in Q1
Namibia’s medical aid funds industry recorded a net surplus of N$229.7 million in the first quarter of 2025, driven by...
Namibia’s medical aid funds record N$229.7m surplus in Q1
Namibia’s medical aid funds industry recorded a net surplus of N$229.7 million in the first quarter of 2025, driven by...
DBN secures Green Climate Fund accreditation
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has been officially accredited by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), a move expected to...
Unlocking potential through learning and development
By Florence Kazembe In an era defined by rapid digital disruption, shifting workplace dynamics, and rising customer expectations, one truth...
Edelweiss to launch direct Zurich–Windhoek flights in June 2026
Edelweiss Air will launch a direct, twice-weekly service between Zurich and Windhoek starting 1 June 2026. The non-stop route, operated...
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