Trade
Stay updated on Namibia's trade news. The Brief offers insights on international trade relations, export-import policies, and market opportunities.
Trans Kalahari Border bottlenecks causing hours-long delays
A recent Time Release Study (TRS) conducted by the Namibian government has revealed major inefficiencies at...
Read moreDetails
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...
Read moreDetails
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...
Read moreDetails
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...
Read moreDetails
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...
Read moreDetails
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,...
Read moreDetails
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...
Read moreDetails
Driving Namibia’s logistics future
By Reginald Obaking Namibia’s strategic location and world-class infrastructure provide it with a unique opportunity to...
Read moreDetails
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...
Read moreDetails
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...
Read moreDetails
The Brief is Namibia's leading daily business, finance and economic news publication.