Financial sector shields growth
By Sostenus Wilherm
Namibia’s first-quarter 2026 economic performance reveals a widening contrast between declining traditional industries and an increasingly influential financial sector that is cushioning...
Payment operators sign declaration of intent
By Sostenus Wilherm
The Bank of Namibia (BoN), Instant Payments Namibia (IPN), and NamClear have signed a declaration of intent (DoI) to strengthen payments system.
This...
Namibia, Tanzania shift focus to trade
By Sostenus Wilherm
Namibia and Tanzania have agreed to elevate their long-standing political relationship into a stronger economic partnership, with Presidents Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Samia...
Inflation climbs to 4.1 percent in May
By Sostenus Wilherm
Namibia's annual inflation rate accelerated to 4.1 percent in May 2026, up from 3.1 percent in April, as rising transport and housing...
Capricorn foundation injects N$1m into child nutrition
By Sostenus Wilherm
The Capricorn Foundation has invested an additional N$1.044 million to expand efforts to combat child malnutrition in the Omaheke Region, amid the...
Repo rate increased to 6.75 percent
… Bank of Namibia tightens policy amid inflation pressures
By Sostenus Wilherm
The Bank of Namibia has increased the repo rate by 25 basis points to...
Namibia’s mining sector sustains over 166K jobs in 2025
By Sostenus Wilherm
Namibia’s mining sector continues to play a crucial role in the country’s economy, sustaining more than 166 000 jobs in 2025 and...
Inside Namibia’s oil and gas industry (Prt 6)
Behind the Mask: When Local Content Becomes a Costume
By Jofden Schalenksy
As Namibia's oil and gas sector takes shape, local content has become the defining...
Ongwediva trade fair goes global
By Koviao Matuzee
Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair Society has expanded its reach beyond Namibian borders with 25 businesses from Limpopo Province, South Africa to match-make...
Namibia secures funds for green industries
By Feni Hiveluah
Deputy minister of industries, mines and energy Gaudentia Krohne says Namibia has secured access to up to USD250 million (N$4.08 billion) in...
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President Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Visit to China: A Timely Opportunity to Deepen a Historic Partnership
By Dr Elia Kaiyamo
As a former Namibian Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, I am genuinely encouraged by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s official visit...
Editorial: Why China remains vital to Namibia’s future
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's state visit to China comes at a critical moment in Namibia's development journey.
As the country seeks to accelerate economic transformation, industrialisation...
116 FALSELY ACCUSED OF RAPE
By Feni Hiveluah
The Namibian Police have investigated 116 false rape claims since 2023, according to a police report seen by Confidente, as the country...