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Finance and Public Enterprises Minister Iipumbu Shiimi has intervened in the power disconnection issue faced by defaulting Local Authorities (LAs) and has requested NamPower to halt the disconnection process.

India says it is keen on exploring investment opportunities in Namibia’s oil and gas sector as the two countries deepen bilateral relations.

The high cost of recycling in Namibia has emerged as a major obstacle to the country's efforts to promote a circular economy and reduce waste, experts have said. 

TransNamib Holdings Limited has signed a lease agreement with Sea Rail Botswana for their Gobabis section, rolling out the multibillion-dollar Trans-Kalahari Railway project, which aims to connect Botswana's abundant coal fields to Namibia's coast.

Despite making headway in constructing new power generating infrastructure, Namibia's progress remains inadequate in meeting its energy needs and substituting imports, the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has revealed.

Bank Windhoek financed 185 properties worth N$135 million in the Northern Region of Namibia in 2022.

The Chamber of Mines is still opposed to the government's move to offer a 15% free-carry ownership to Namibians in possession of Exploration Licenses (EPL), saying this will discourage potential investors.

Namibia is lobbying for financial inclusion at the United Nations (UN) Water Conference underway in New York, by proposing reforms in funding that seem to hinder middle- and upper-income countries from accessing monetary assistance due to their economic classification.

Standard Bank Namibia is set to assist local businesses import products from China by providing financial services and directly linking them to credible and vetted suppliers.

Cabinet has resolved and tasked the Finance and Public Enterprises Ministry to speed up the process of devising ways to bring an end to the abuse of Public Servants' Employees Medical Aid Scheme (PSEMAS), which has cost the government millions in fraudulent activities.

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