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Walvis Bay Border expected to handle 1,500 trucks daily by 2030
The Walvis Bay border post is projected to experience a significant increase in cargo movement, with...
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Namibia launches trade information portal to simplify business processes
The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT) has launched the Trade Information Portal (TIP), aimed at...
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Namibia imports N$13.4 billion worth of goods in January
Namibia recorded imports worth N$13.4 billion and exports valued at N$10.7 billion in January 2025, resulting...
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Namibia set to launch first export consignment under AfCFTA
Namibia is poised to make history as it prepares to launch its first export consignment under...
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Namibia’s exports to EU double over two decades, surpassing N$20bn
Namibia’s exports to the European Union (EU) have more than doubled in the past two decades,...
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Govt introduces 24-hour weighbridge at Wenela border post to speed up cargo flow
The government has announced that the Katima Mulilo (Wenela) border weighbridge will operate 24 hours a...
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Driving Namibia’s logistics future
By Reginald Obaking Namibia’s strategic location and world-class infrastructure provide it with a unique opportunity to...
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Namibia’s trade deficit hits N$42 billion in 2024 amid rising imports
The country’s merchandise trade deficit reached N$42 billion in 2024, a significant increase from the N$31...
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Namibia records N$669m trade surplus in food items for December 2024
Namibia recorded a trade surplus of N$669 million in food items for December 2024, driven primarily...
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Namibia’s salt exports to Nigeria reach N$93m
Namibia's annual salt exports to Nigeria have surged to N$93 million (approximately $5 million), the Ministry...
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