Namibia expands public procurement rules to over 80 additional entities
More than 80 additional public entities will now be subject to Namibia’s public procurement framework, expanding the number of government...
Namibia eyes oil-driven growth across logistics, manufacturing and services
Namibia wants its emerging petroleum industry to drive industrialisation and create opportunities across the wider economy rather than develop into...
Namibia’s live cattle exports surge 56% in June
Namibia recorded a sharp rise in live cattle exports in June 2026, with the number of cattle exported on hoof...
Namibia introduces five-year business permit for investors from September
Namibia will from 1 September 2026 offer qualifying foreign investors and businesspeople employment permits valid for up to five years,...
Windhoek building plan approvals rise to N$203.2m in July
The City of Windhoek approved 229 building plans valued at N$203.2 million in July 2026, extending a recovery in approval...
Measuring green impact: How do we know a business is truly making a difference?
By Pennah Shigwedha When a business says it is “green”, what does that actually mean? It might use solar power....
Protecting pension benefits: How the financial institutions and markets act changes employer deduction rights in Namibia
By Juané Van Aardt The Financial Institutions and Markets Act, 2 of 2021 (FIMA) came into force on 1 May...
The law is not just for lawyers
How members of the public can use AI to read and understand legislation By Chisom Obiudo Have you ever opened...
Namibia lands Africa’s largest biomass carbon removal deal
Namibia has secured what is described as Africa’s largest biomass geological storage carbon removal deal, with a project near Otjiwarongo...
Govt yet to approve transfer of 56 NIDA properties to PAMA
The government has not yet approved the transfer of 56 Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) properties valued at about N$277...
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