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Sinomine’s N$2 billion recycling project to create up to 200 jobs Sinomine’s N$2 billion investment in the Multi-Metals Recycling (MMR) Project in Tsumeb is expected to generate between 150 and 200 jobs during the construction phase, as the company advances efforts to diversify…

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Mandatory local equity on the cards for new mining projects in Namibia Namibia is advancing a set of regulatory reforms across the mining, oil and energy sectors aimed at increasing local participation, ensuring long-term energy security, and positioning the country for economic…

President demands action on high bank fees and financial exclusion President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for swift and decisive action to tackle persistent shortcomings in Namibia’s financial sector, including unequal access to banking services, high costs, and limited…

Welding, agribusiness and manufacturing hold strong job creation potential Sectors such as welding, agribusiness and small-scale manufacturing hold significant potential for job creation and economic recovery in Namibia, Economist and Cirrus Capital co-founder Rowland Brown has…

Tax uncertainty undermining investor confidence in Namibia Namibia’s limited network of tax treaties and lack of clear transfer pricing rules are undermining efforts to attract long-term international investment, experts have warned. Speaking at the Taking Stock Namibia 2025…

Namibia to assess viability of Grootfontein–Katima Mulilo rail line The procurement process for a feasibility study on the proposed Grootfontein–Katima Mulilo rail corridor is under evaluation and is expected to conclude before the end of July 2025, President Netumbo…

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WFP provides emergency food aid to over 63,000 in Namibia The World Food Programme (WFP), with US$3 million funding from the UN Central Emergency Response Fund (UN-CERF), has delivered emergency food and nutrition assistance to more than 63,000 vulnerable people in Kavango East,…

Costly flights and seasonal demand threaten Namibia's tourism recovery Namibia’s tourism sector is showing signs of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, but persistent challenges such as high airfare, inadequate infrastructure, and seasonal dependence are limiting the industry's…

Namibia extends pilchard fishing ban for three more years The Namibian government has extended a moratorium on pilchard fishing for another three years to allow the depleted stock to recover, recent Cabinet briefings have confirmed. The ban will remain in place until the…

Honouring Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for steering Namibia into the future through NDP6 By Junias Erasmus In a defining moment for Namibia’s developmental journey, Her Excellency Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has risen to the occasion, launching the Sixth National Development Plan…

Quiet strength: Why introverted leaders are often the most effective By Ipupa Fadeyi Over the past few weeks, I’ve coached a couple of young professionals and emerging leaders, all bright, capable and committed to growth. Yet a common concern kept surfacing in our sessions:…

Passenger traffic at Namibian airports falls in May Passenger movements through Namibia’s airports dropped in May 2025, with a total of 94,729 arrivals and departures recorded, according to data released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). This figure is down from 102,449…