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WALVIS BAY, 02 May 2024 - The Cleanergy Solutions Hydrogen production and refuelling station at Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Daures Green Hydrogen Village to start operating in September

OSHIKANGO, 05 March 2021 - Some of the young men from Angola camping under a tree at Oshikango in the Ohangwena Region seeking for possible domestic and farm employment opportunities in Namibia. (Photo by: Mathias Nanghanda) NAMPA

National Minimum Wage to positively impact informal economy

Sheila Perestrelo

WINDHOEK, 04 September 2024 - Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah speaking at the inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit in Windhoek on Wednesday. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah highlights need for balance between economic development and ecological preservation

Suzith Tjitaura

WINDHOEK, 15 July 2019 - Chairperson of the High Level Panel on the Economy, Johannes !Gawaxab pictured at a media conference. (Photo by: Shelleygan Petersen) NAMPA

BoN reduces repo rate to 7.25 per cent

KEETMANSHOOP, 07 October 2021 - Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Johannes !Gawaxab. (Photo by: Suzith Tjitaura) NAMPA

Managing climate-induced inflation requires fine balancing act: !Gawaxab

Suzith Tjitaura

LÜDERITZ, 22 October 2024 – Plans are in the pipeline to construct a shopping centre at Lüderitz. (Photo: Contributed)

Construction of new shopping centre for Lüderitz starting next year

Nailonga Siilie

OSHIKUKU, 29 October 2024 - Residents of Oshikuku held a street parade for the official opening of the town's trade fair on Tuesday. (Photo: Contributed)

Government committed to ensuring economic development: Shiimi

WINDHOEK, 09 September 2024 - President Nangolo Mbumba opening the five-day 25th Annual Meeting of the Council of Traditional Leaders in Namibia. (Photo: Contributed)

Mbumba formally opens the Windhoek-Okahandja highway

WALVIS BAY, 15 November 2024 - Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources Derek Klazen, Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope and Managing Director of Cadilu Fishing, Jose Luis Reyero during a tour onboard Embwinda Fishing’s newly acquired fishing vessel MFV Oukaume. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Embwinda’s new vessel creates over 30 jobs

ARANDIS, 19 November 2024 - Minister in the Presidency Christine //Hoebes, Green Hydrogen Commissioner James Mnyupe and co-founder of HyIron-Oshivela Johannes Michels pictured during a site visit to the green iron plant in Arandis. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

HyIron signs first take-off agreement with German auto-tech company

WINDHOEK, 19 September 2019 - Bank of Namibia's Deputy Director for Corporate Communications, Kazembire Zemburuka. (Photo by: Shelleygan Petersen) NAMPA

Namibian economy to grow by 3.5 per cent in 2024

Bank of Namibia unveils 2025-2027 strategic plan

Namibia hosts Africa’s first high-level ocean panel

||Kharas, Hardap entrepreneurs receive equipment

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 14 January 2025 - Namibia Development Trust Executive Director Ronny Dempers. (Photo by: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

Civil society to actively engage in green industry

MARIENTAL, 15 January 2025 - The Hardap Irrigation Scheme. (Photo: Contributed)

Hardap Dam to resume irrigation water supply

Charmaine Boois

KEETMANSHOOP, 16 January 2025 - The Homs Ai Community Market at Keetmanshoop. (Photo: Contributed)

NIDA’s municipal debt hampers Homs Ai Community Market reopening

Suzith Tjitaura

ONDANGWA, 05 February 2025 -Ondangwa Town Council Chief Executive Officer Ismael Namgongo speaking during an event on Thursday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Construction of Ondangwa stadium progressing well: Namgongo

WINDHOEK, 15 June 2022 - BoN Governor Johannes !Gawaxab. (Photo by: Maqonda Ndlovu) NAMPA

BoN lowers repo rate to 6.75 per cent

WALVIS BAY, 21 February 2025 - Employees of Namport attending a special memorial service in honour of the late Founding President, Dr Sam Nujoma, who died on 08 February 2025. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

Namport lauds Nujoma’s role in ports’ success

ONGWEDIVA, 28 August 2024 - Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus speaking at the MTC-OATF Tech Hub Conference at Ongwediva on Wednesday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

MICT invests millions in network infrastructure

NKURENKURU, 05 March 2025 - The Nkurenkuru expo hall, open market and fire station were officially inaugurated on Wednesday. (Photo by: Lylie Joel) NAMPA

Nkurenkuru expo hall, fire station officially inaugurated

SWAKOPMUND, 10 March 2025 - Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope and Executive Director in the Office of the Prime Minister I-Ben Nashandi, alongside managers in the office, photographed at the opening of the Annual Planning Workshop on Monday in Swakopmund, which focuses on finalising the 2025/26 Annual Plan and crafting the Strategic Plan (2025–2030) aimed to align with Namibia’s development goals. (Photo contributed) NAMPA

OPM embarks on strategic planning for Vision 2030

WINDHOEK, 16 April 2025 - Zambian candidate for the African Development Bank (AfDB) presidency, Samuel Maimbo, visited Namibia this week to meet with senior government officials and discuss his vision for the institution. (Photo: Lydia Pitiri) NAMPA

Maimbo says US tariffs show Africa must trade more within the continent

WINDHOEK, 10 April 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressing State House staff on Thursday. (Photo: Contributed)

Energy sector key to economic diversification - Nandi-Ndaitwah

RUNDU, 20 May 2025 – Rundu residents and business owners have expressed concern that the town is being turned into a dumping site, especially along Maria Mwengere road and Riverside, harming the local economy and tourism. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

Rundu residents raise concern over dirty town

MARIENTAL, 13 June 2025 ( NAMPA)- The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAFWLR), Inge Zaamwani-Kamwi visited the Roots agricultural project in Stampriet.
(Photo: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Roots project to join hands with government for food security

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 17 June 2025- Commonwealth Secretary-General, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey during her visit to Namibia for the first ever Commonwealth Minister Meeting and Commonwealth Business Summit outside London scheduled for 18 to 20 June 2025. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Digital trade, investment and partnerships discussed at summit

WINDHOEK, 22 February 2023 - The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development Natalia /Goagoses in an interview with Nampa immediately after the tabling of the Financial year 2023/24 Budget by Finance Minister Iipumbu Shimii at Parliament on Wednesday. (Photo by: Prime-Rose Harases) NAMPA

Former Erongo CRO returns as region’s first female governor

OSHAKATI, 09 July 2025 - Newly appointed governor Hofni Iipinge and former governor Elia Irimari during the welcoming ceremony of the governor on Wednesday. (Photo: Maria David)NAMPA

Iipinge outlines vision for Oshana

SWAKOPMUND, 11 July 2025 - The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) satellite office in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Western region businesses owe N.dollars 9 billion in taxes

SWAKOPMUND, 27 July 2024 - Minister of Urban and Rural Development Erastus Uutoni, the Mayor of Swakopmund Dina Namubes and other municipality officials as well as Quintessential Construction owners at the recent groundbreaking ceremony of the construction of over 140 houses in Swakopmund. The houses are to be constructed by the construction Company, through an agreement between them, the municipality of Swakopmund who approved land and the Development Bank of Namibia which gave the loan. (Photo by:Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Town councils urged to realign strategies with industry growth

EENHANA, 28 July 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah arriving during the official opening of the Eenhana Expo on Monday. (Photo by: Maria David) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah champions exposure for SMEs at Eenhana Expo

WINDHOEK, 30 JULY 2025- Ohlthaver & LIst (O&L) Group Management pictured with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. (Photo by: Linea Dishena) NAMPA

Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for private sector-led economic growth

WINDHOEK, 21 July 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pictured during the launch of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6). (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

President calls for swift finalisation of minerals bill to attract investment

OMUTHIYA, 06 August 2025 - Oshikoto governor Sacky Kathindi.

One-hundred boreholes to be drilled in next decade in Oshikoto

WINDHOEK, 08 August 2025 - Former First Lady of Namibia and Executive Chairperson of the One Economy Foundation, Monica Geingos, pictured at the 10th anniversary celebration of the One Economy Foundation in Windhoek on Thursday. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

One Economy Foundation raises nearly N.dollars 3.5 million

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 06 June 2025 - One Economy Foundation's #BeFree campus. (Photo: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

FNB Namibia reaffirms support for One Economy Foundation

WINDHOEK, 18 August 2025 - Tourism Board (NTB) Chief Executive Officer Sebulon Chicalu. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

NTB outlines five-year plan for inclusive sector growth

WALVIS BAY, 06 June 2025 - Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Inga Zaamwani and Minister of Justice and Labour Relations Wise Immanuel photographed with fishermen, union representatives and fishing companies at the end of the long awaited industry consultations at Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Fisheries industry indaba slated for 2026

Ondangwa launches LED strategy plans for FY2025/26

WALVIS BAY, 11 September 2025 - First runner ups of the Namport National School Debating Competition Erongo region who were defeated by winners Omusati Region. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Maritime education crucial for economic transformation: Ballotti

Namibia hails 99 per cent phase-out of ozone-depleting substances

Mathilde Kudumo

OMARURU, 18 September 2025 - Prime Minister Dr. Elia Ngurare refueling Namibia’s first hydrogen-powered bus during the inauguration of the Cleanergy Solutions, the country’s first-ever operational green hydrogen project at Walvis Bay. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Namibia’s first hydrogen project inaugurated

WINDHOEK, 25 September 2025 - Professor of Molecular Biology and Genomics at Redeemer’s University, Christian Happi speaks during the first cancer genomics conference in Windhoek. (Photo: Edward Tenete) NAMPA

Africa need to create own vaccines: Professor Happi

WINDHOEK, 31 March 2025 - Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Johannes !Gawaxab (Photo: Contributed)

Government debt stock rises, loan guarantees decline: BoN

Preparations in full swing for Mariental Trade Festival

Charmaine Boois

STAMPRIET, 15 October 2025 - Vice President Lucia Witbooi visited the Roots Agricultural Project in Stampriet on Wednesday. (Photo by: Charmaine Boois) NAMPA

Roots founder urges Namibia to produce its own food

Charmaine Boois

WINDHOEK, 11 NOVEMBER 2025 - Deputy Governor of the Bank of Namibia (BoN) Ebson Uanguta. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Namibia’s informal economy report launched

LÜDERITZ, 13 November 2025 - Officials captured during the signing of new Namibia–Germany development commitments. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

Germany pledges N.dollars 876 million to support Namibia’s green agenda

Mathilde Kudumo

WINDHOEK, 03 December 2025 - Outgoing governor of the Bank of Namibia (BoN), Johannes !Gawaxab. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

Repo rate maintained at 6.5 per cent

#BeFree campus receives back-to-school stationery packs

Justina Shuumbwa

CAPE TOWN, 11 February 2026 - Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Gaudentia Kröhne speaking at the Namibia Country Showcase during the Africa Mining Indaba 2026. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Namibia pushes beneficiation and uranium at Indaba

CAPE TOWN, 11 February 2026 - Cape Town International Convention Centre where the African Mining Indaba is taking place. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Chambers of mines emphasise trust and self-regulation

WINDHOEK - Governor of the Bank of Namibia (BoN), Ebson Uanguta. (Photo: Contributed)

Repo rate maintained at 6.50 per cent for third time

WINDHOEK, 18 February 2026 - Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, and UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, pictured with delegates in Windhoek on Wednesday. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia pursuing UAE economic pact

WINDHOEK, 24 February 2025 - Economist Omu Kakujaha-Matundu. (Photo: Contributed)

Economist calls for domestic focus in upcoming budget

KEETMANSHOOP, 09 January 2026 - The ||Kharas Governor’s Youth Desk hosted an awareness session on the youth development fund at the Keetmanshoop Multi-Purpose Youth Centre on Friday. (Photo: Contributed)

YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS WANT MORE ECONOMIC REFORMS AS NAMIBIA TURNS 36

Uakutura Kambaekua

USAKOS, 26 July 2025 - Thirty farmers from the Omkhaibasen Farmers Cooperative in Erongo have received 630 goats and sheep through a community empowerment initiative designed to improve livelihoods, strengthen food security and promote inclusive economic growth. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Hope Farm Project celebrates one year in Erongo

01 April 2026 - Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi officially inaugurated the newly constructed Aris River Bridge between Windhoek and Rehoboth. (Photo: Contributed)

Aris River Bridge officially inaugurated

Justina Shuumbwa

SWAKOPMUND, 07 April 2026 - Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) Commissioner Sem Shivute and board chairperson Pieter Kruger photographed with Swakop Uranium Deputy Chief Financial Officer Pulani Maritz at the NamRA taxpayers/traders appreciation awards night. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

Top taxpayers score big at NamRA awards

WALVIS BAY, 22 April 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressing members of the fishing industry at Walvis Bay. (Photo: Contributed)

President seeks urgent solutions for struggling fishing sector

ONDANGWA, 28 April 2026 - Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi pictured during the official opening of the 2026 Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition on Tuesday. (Photo by: Ester Hakaala) NAMPA

Namibia must integrate local markets into global value chains: Ashipala-Musavyi

WINDHOEK, 29 April 2026 - Bank of Namibia Governor Ebson Uanguta speaking at the second bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announcement for 2026. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

BoN revises inflation upward to 3.7 per cent

Africa trade summit set for Swakopmund next week

WINDHOEK, 29 April 2026 - Bank of Namibia Governor Ebson Uanguta speaking at the second bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announcement for 2026. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Uanguta warns of risks to economic outlook

WINDHOEK, 20 May 2026 - ICT Minister, Emma Theofelus, accompanied by Deputy Minister Wenzel Kavaka and various ministry stakeholders, and Dinapama MD David Namalenga, pictured at the Dinapama Manufacturing Factory on Wednesday. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Theofelus tours Dinapama factory

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 20 May 2026 - Sven Thieme, Executive Chairperson of OL. (Photo: Contributed)

OL drops founding family name in identity reset

WINDHOEK, 08 June 2026- Bank of Namibia Governor Ebson Uanguta presents the macroeconomic and fiscal outlook shaping Namibia’s budget reform agenda at the one-day implementation planning workshop in Windhoek on Monday.

(Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Namibia’s debt on course for 70 per cent of GDP without reform: Uanguta

SWAKOPMUND, 16 June 2026 - Erongo Governor Natalia ǀGoagoses during her State of the Region Address (SORA) stated that the C35 Swakopmund/Henties Bay/Uis Main Road, costing N.dollars 1.03 billion, was 86 per cent complete with 16 kilometres remaining.

(Photo by: Josephina Simeon) NAMPA

ǀGoagoses updates on major Erongo developments at SORA

Bank Windhoek processes first government grant payments

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 29 April 2026 - Bank of Namibia Governor Ebson Uanguta speaking at the second bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announcement for 2026. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Agriculture bucks economic slowdown as trade deficit widens

WINDHOEK, 08 June 2026- Bank of Namibia Governor Ebson Uanguta presents the macroeconomic and fiscal outlook shaping Namibia’s budget reform agenda at the one-day implementation planning workshop in Windhoek on Monday.

(Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Inflation sticky despite oil dip: Uanguta

Nasan Energies completes US$50 million acquisition of 52 fuel stations

Justina Shuumbwa

BoN engages Meatco on livestock sector performance

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 29 July 2026 – Acting Executive: Competitiveness and Branding at the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, Catherine Shipushu. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibia ranks second globally for greenfield FDI performance

Justina Shuumbwa

WINDHOEK, 04 August 2026 - Gezhouba Mining Services on Tuesday officially changed its name to GMS Namibia Mining Services (Pty) Ltd, marking five years of operations during which the company recorded over N$1.2 billion in local procurement and more than N$335 million in tax contributions. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

GMS rebrands after five years, cites N$1.2 billion local procurement

WINDHOEK, 29 April 2026 - Bank of Namibia Governor Ebson Uanguta speaking at the second bi-monthly Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announcement for 2026. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Namibian economy to grow 2.1% in 2026: BoN

KATIMA MULILO, 01 September 2026 - Katima Mulilo Urban Constituency Councillor and Member of Parliament, Kennedy Simasiku, officially declared the festival open.

(Photo: Michael Mutonga Liswaniso) NAMPA

Zambezi bream festival officially opened

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 03 September 2026 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with Capricorn Group executive management at State House, where the financial services group briefed her on its role in capital mobilisation and investment across key sectors of the Namibian economy. (Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Capricorn briefs president on capital mobilisation and investment plans

WINDHOEK, 17 September 2026 - The Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (Nasria) recorded a net profit of N$96.6 million and declared a N$17 million dividend to the Namibian government, its shareholder, at its Annual General Meeting held here Thursday.

(Photo by: Chelva Wells) NAMPA

Nasria posts N$96.6 million profit, declares N$17 million dividend

WINDHOEK, 21 August 2026 - Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse launched the National Steering Committee on the Informal Economy in Windhoek, urging prioritisation of practical actions over bureaucracy. (Photo by: Uakutura Kambaekua) NAMPA.

TotalEnergies wins bid to supply Namibia's bulk fuel

BEIJING, 10 July 2026 - Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp. (Photo by: Isabel Bento.

AI must reach youth beyond varsities: Steenkamp

WINDHOEK, 24 September 2026 - Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) Statistician-General Alex Shimuafeni. (Photo: Contributed)

Namibian economy grows 4.8% in second quarter of 2026

Government elevating creative and cultural industries: Kabende

Michael Mutonga Liswaniso

WINDHOEK, 25 September 2026 - Fridges in Windhoek shops ran empty on Friday, a day after the government suspended the movement and marketing of cloven-hoofed animals and their products following confirmation of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the Karasburg area of the //Kharas Region. (Photo by: Justina Shuumbwa) NAMPA

Meat shelves run dry in Windhoek as FMD ban triggers panic buying

WINDHOEK, 16 May 2023 - The NamPower head office in Windhoek. (Photo by: Patricia Coetzee) NAMPA

NamPower says southern authorities owe hundreds of millions

WINDHOEK, 08 September 2026 - Capricorn-on-Main, the new Bank Windhoek 13-storey landmark building on the corner of Independence Avenue and Kasino Street in Windhoek’s Central Business District (CBD). (Photo: Contributed)

Bank Windhoek retains 31.5% lending market share

Justina Shuumbwa