Namibian households borrowed N$438.7 million more in July than they did in June 2026, bringing the total credit for individuals to N$72.74 billion. According to a report by economic analysts IJG Securities, this annual household credit growth grew to 4.6%…

The Agricultural Employers’ Association (AEA) claims compulsory benefits make farmworker remuneration higher than that of other sectors, threatening agricultural employment following a 4% job decline. This is according to a survey conducted by the association, covering 420 employers – about…

A total of 47 aspiring and established kapana vendors competed in the northern preliminary round of the Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off Competition, with three emerging as winners. Lucia Gideon, Saima Shipululu, and Loise Imvula earned their place in the national final,…

Escalating Middle East conflict and global oil supply disruptions have driven up international crude prices, directly threatening Namibia’s import-reliant economy. Petrol will increase by 60c while diesel 50ppm and diesel 10ppm will each go up by 160c per litre as…

The government and other role-players are working towards restarting the Skorpion Zinc mine and refinery operations. Minister of industries, mines and energy Modestus Amutse said this in a speech delivered on his behalf by member of parliament Justina Jonas at…

The Bank of Namibia (BoN) plans to introduce digital money on mobile phones by next June to expand financial inclusion and improve instant payments. This was said by central bank governor Ebson Uanguta when he addressed members of the national…

Elevated prices for gold, uranium, copper and zinc on the international market continue to boost Namibia’s export earnings and the profitability of producers. According to the mining update for June-July by the Chamber of Mines of Namibia, the continued weakness…

A delegation from the Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) and its affiliate the Livestock Producers Organisation (LPO) recently attended a round table conference hosted by the Trust in Animals and Food Safety (TAFS) Forum and the Swiss embassy, as well as…

Minister of industries, mines and energy Modestus Amutse officially inaugurated the National Steering Committee on the Informal Economy in Windhoek on Friday morning. The ceremony was witnessed by Windhoek mayor Sakarias Uunona and Bank of Namibia governor, Ebson Uanguta, Jasmine…

Toyota continues to dominate the market overall, although Chinese brands such as Jetour and Shacman are steadily gaining ground, underscoring an increasingly competitive landscape across both passenger and commercial segments. Overall, the first seven months of 2026 point to a…

The Funky Town Mall, officially known as Khomas Grove Mall, is a landmark retail hub located along Andrew Kloppers and Paul van Harte streets in Khomasdal, Windhoek. The mall maintains a moderate to high occupancy rate estimated around 80% to…

The Chief Hosea Kutako Memorial Museum and Shrine at Toasis village is a fitting tribute to a man who contributed so much in the fight for the country’s independence. After touring the Omungwa salt pan in the Aminuis constituency of…