The country’s economy was worth N$61.6 billion during the third quarter of 2024. This was said by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) in the third quarter statistics update for the year, which reflects an increase of N$5.3 billion from N$56.3…

Consumers residing in the //Kharas, Hardap and Omaheke regions paid the highest prize for maize meal during November, as the inflation rate for the month dipped slightly. According to the Namibia Consumer Price Index (NCPI) bulletin for November, consumers in…

At least 87% of Namibia’s population of three million people live within 10 kilometres of a health facility, while 93% are covered by telecommunications networks. This was shared by Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) chief executive Alex Shimuafeni when he launched…

Namibian households borrowed N$68.2 billion in October, up from N$67.8 billion the previous month. This is reflected in the N$1.8 billion increase in household borrowing from October 2023 to October 2024. This contributed to a rise in private sector credit extension…

Namibia’s annual inflation rate for November 2024 is slightly lower than what was registered in October 2024. According to the Namibia Consumer Price Index bulletin for November, released by Namibia Statistics Agency chief executive Alex Shimuafeni, the inflation stood at…

Namibia’s trade balance worsened in October, with a widening deficit of N$7.8 billion, driven by higher imports and a slight decline in exports. The country was a net importer of both food items and beverages during October, with trade deficits…

Windhoek law firm SNC Incorporated managing partner Shakwa Nyambe has been ranked as a highly regarded lawyer for oil and gas in Namibia by the IFRL1000 rankings of 2024. The law firm has also been ranked as a recommended firm…

Namibia has turned to Zambia and Angola to import raw bran and by-products of the milling industry for use in making animal feed. This comes as drought continues to affect livestock production. The Department of Veterinary Services has laid down…

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has directed that the price of petrol and diesel remain unchanged for December. In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry says at Walvis Bay, the price of petrol will remain at N$20,25 per…

The Cabinet has ordered that a task force collecting water samples from boreholes in the Stampriet Aquifer should be set up. This was said by the Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) in its latest newsletter after it received enquiries from producers…

The discovery of high-grade tin reserves at Goantagab mine in the Sorris Sorris Conservancy near Khorixas, has sparked expectations of job opportunities for community members. Goantagab chief operations officer David Tomas on Friday during a media tour said the company…

After a temporary setback caused by funding delays, construction at the N$300-million beef processing facility along the Windhoek-Okahandja highway has resumed. This was confirmed by Siegfried Schneider, the chairperson of Beef Value Chain Forum and Savanna Beef Operations, in a…