Namibia’s international trade landscape in June 2025 was a tale of two economies: one powered by the formidable export of its natural resources and the other reliant on the import of essential fuels and machinery. The latest Namibia International Merchandise Trade Statistics Bulletin reveals the nation recorded a substantial tradeContinue Reading
The Namibian–South African co-production My F*K Marelize! was a major winner at the 2025 Silverskermfees held in Cape Town, securing three prestigious awards. The film earned Best Actress for Je-Ani Swiegelaar, Best Supporting Actress for Zandélle Meyer, and the Audience Choice Award. A collaborative effort between Namibia’s Joe Vision, ledContinue Reading
Namibia’s premier digital enabler, MTC, has announced the deployment and availability of 5G services in the country. MTC made the announcement today (24 August 2025) during the annual Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF). With the soft launch, MTC, once again becomes the 1st operator in the country to bring theContinue Reading
Namibia’s burgeoning oil sector, hailed as one of the world’s most exciting new frontiers following major discoveries by Shell, TotalEnergies, and Galp, is facing a significant bottleneck. The global shortage of Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) vessels and soaring day rates for high-specification drilling rigs are emerging as criticalContinue Reading
By Hafeni Motsi Green hydrogen, produced by electrolysing water using renewable energy, is emerging as a cornerstone of Africa’s sustainable development. Countries such as Namibia are leveraging abundant sunshine and wind to generate green hydrogen (GH2), opening avenues for economic diversification, job creation, and energy self-reliance. The Namibian government projectsContinue Reading
A dramatic and unprecedented collapse in beef exports has delivered one of the most significant economic shocks to Namibia in recent years, forcing a national reckoning with the structural vulnerabilities of its agricultural sector. According to a comprehensive analysis by Simonis Storm, the first half of 2025 saw export volumesContinue Reading
Independent oil and gas exploration firm Rhino Resources has confirmed its participation as a Gold Partner at African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025, taking place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town. The company’s involvement underscores its commitment to unlocking Africa’s hydrocarbon potential in supportContinue Reading
The Namibian government, through PowerCom, has officially launched 25 new network towers across the country, with a symbolic inauguration held at Oikokola in the Omusati Region on Thursday, 21 August 2025. The event, spearheaded by the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Honourable Emma Theofelus marks a pivotal investment inContinue Reading
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Hon. Natangue Ithete, today inaugurated joint electrification projects in Ombili, Otjiwarongo, highlighting a significant stride in Namibia’s drive to boost economic activity and improve livelihoods through expanded access to electricity. In his keynote address, Ithete emphasised that electrification isContinue Reading
Andrada Mining Ltd shares moved higher on Thursday, after reporting that construction of the second processing facility at the Uis mine in Namibia has been completed on schedule and within budget. The new Jig Plant will begin commissioning in the final week of August, it confirmed. The facility is designedContinue Reading
