Trade
Stay updated on Namibia's trade news. The Brief offers insights on international trade relations, export-import policies, and market opportunities.
MSC names Walvis Bay as new regional transshipment hub
The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has officially designated the Port of Walvis Bay as a critical...
Read moreDetails
Namibia retains AGOA benefits following U.S. review
The United States has confirmed that Namibia will retain its eligibility for the African Growth and...
Read moreDetails
South Africa’s share in Namibia’s exports shrinks
Namibia's trade dependency on South Africa has significantly declined over the last two decades, with official...
Read moreDetails
EU invests N$12.7 billion into Namibia’s economy
The European Union (EU) was Namibia's top source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2023, contributing...
Read moreDetails
Namibia records highest import bill of the year at N$16.5 billion
Namibia’s import bill surged to N$16.5 billion in October 2024, marking the highest figure recorded this...
Read moreDetails
Namibia to face limited impact of EUDR implementation
Namibia is unlikely to face significant impacts from the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) due to...
Read moreDetails
Imports surge to N$14.8 billion in September, marking record high for 2024
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) says the country's September 2024 imports reached N$14.8 billion, marking the...
Read moreDetails
Namibia’s new trade, investment frameworks to strengthen global competitiveness
Namibia has unveiled the National Trade Policy (NTP) and the National Action Programme for Investment (NAPI),...
Read moreDetails
Namibia records N$3.6 billion trade deficit for August
Namibia's trade deficit widened to N$3.6 billion in August 2024, as imports at N$12.3 billion outpaced...
Read moreDetails
NAB advocates for SACU review to address unfair trade practices
Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) Chairperson Hubertus Hamm says there is a need for a review of...
Read moreDetails
The Brief is Namibia's leading daily business, finance and economic news publication.