Namibia has imported over N$1.4 billion worth of water pipe tobacco (hookah tobacco), vapes, and related mixtures between 2021 and 2024 – up from just N$108.2 million in 2020. “N$1.2 billion of the import figure went towards mixtures and preparations…

The Windhoek Municipal has approved a N$17 million project to upgrade streetlights in the central business district (CBD), a move aimed at revitalising the capital’s urban centre and improving public safety. The project, funded through the city’s capital expenditure Capital…

The government will establish a funding model for private educational institutions ahead of the planned roll-out of free tertiary education at public institutions by 2026, education minister Sanet Steenkamp has revealed. “By September 2025, a funding model for private institutions…

The Bank of Namibia (BoN) says it has printed commemorative banknotes valued at N$270 million in honour of the country’s past presidents, including former president Hage Geingob. This includes five million N$30 notes introduced in 2020 to celebrate 30 years…

The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has disclosed that it has printed commemorative banknotes valued at N$270 million in honour of the country’s past presidents, including late president Hage Geingob. This includes five million N$30 notes introduced in 2020 to commemorate…

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has revised the projected cost for the construction of the Windhoek District Hospital to N$3.2 billion, an increase from the initial estimate of N$2.9 billion. The planned 500-bed facility, to be located in…

The Ministry of Finance and Social Grants Management has proposed an allocation of N$212 million in the 2025/26 financial year to settle the Meat Corporation of Namibia’s (Meatco) outstanding loan with the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) and to enhance…

Namibia will allocate N$561 million towards agri-infrastructure initiatives in the 2025/2026 financial year as part of government efforts to reduce reliance on food imports and enhance national food security. This was announced by president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during her first state…

20Twenty Financial Solutions has issued N$350 million in home loans since its inception in 2022, saving clients over N$10.7 million in interest costs compared to traditional bank loans. This is according to the company’s first social impact report. The lender,…

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced that the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) will be reintegrated into the education ministry by October. This is part of the government’s efforts to cut costs and improve service delivery to student beneficiaries. The…

Namibia has missed its target of becoming a regional logistics hub by 2025 as outlined in the fourth National Development Plan (NDP4). A revised master plan is now under review, following delays in rail, aviation, and regulatory infrastructure. This comes…

Local authorities have requested N$500 million from the Road Fund Administration (RFA) to repair roads damaged by recent rainfall. RFA chief executive Ali Ipinge has said that 20 out of 57 local authorities have so far applied for additional funding…