Business & Economy
Budget cuts threaten Namibia’s road network as deficit tops N$2bn
The Roads Authority (RA) has warned of critical infrastructure decline due to a significant reduction in...
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Namibia rises to 8th position in Africa’s startup ecosystem rankings
Namibia's startup ecosystem has continued to thrive, securing the 8th position in Africa on the 2024...
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Namibia’s GDP grows by N$4.9 billion in Q2 2024
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) reports that the country’s nominal gross domestic product (GDP) reached N$59.5...
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Rail inefficiencies drive up Namibia’s energy transport costs
Namibia's rail transport sector is plagued by inefficiencies, significantly increasing energy costs across the country, a...
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Trade Ministry plans streamlining procurement to support MSMEs
The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT) says it is focusing on streamlining public procurement and...
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Namibia has N$170 billion worth of investment projects in the pipeline
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) says the country is spearheading investment projects valued...
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Piloting of one-stop border post begins at Trans-Kalahari/Mamuno
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has implemented a pilot One-Stop Border Post (OSBP) at the Trans-Kalahari/Mamuno...
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NamRA, NIPDB ink MoU to simplify tax processes and boost investment in Namibia
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) have signed...
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Namibia’s MSMEs contribute 12% to GDP
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says 15,000 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are registered in the...
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Namibia’s inflation rate declines to 4.4%, lowest since November 2021
Namibia's inflation rate fell to 4.4% in August 2024, marking the lowest level since November 2021,...
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