The Bank of Namibia (BoN) today unveiled a major national Financial Inclusion Awareness Campaign, signalling a renewed push to ensure all citizens can meaningfully participate in the formal financial system. Deputy Governor Ebson Uanguta launched the flagship initiative, declaring that equitable access to financial services is not a luxury but

Namibia’s position as a central hub for mineral development in Southern Africa was underscored today as the 12th Mining Expo & Conference opened its doors, attracting a significant contingent of 21 companies from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. This strong regional turnout, alongside four international exhibitors and

By Monica Nangutuwala In an effort to extend telecommunications access to underserved communities, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), through its Universal Service Fund (USF), concluded a comprehensive site verification exercise across nine (9) regions. Conducted from 28 April to 23 May 2025, the exercise focused on assessing 16

In a significant policy shift aimed at ensuring greater national benefit from mineral wealth, Namibia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Natangwe Ithete, announced today that the government is actively pursuing mechanisms to mandate 51% Namibian ownership in all new mining ventures. The announcement came during