Hertha

Namibia’s GDP growth slows in third quarter – FNB

By: Hertha Ekandjo FNB Namibia has reported that the country's nominal gross domestic product growth slowed to 6.0% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, down from 9.9% in the second quarter, in line with weaker real economic momentum. Real GDP growth improved slightly to 1.9% in the third quarter of 2025, compared to 1.3% in the second quarter, but remained below the 2.1% recorded in third quarter of 2024. […]

7 January, 2026

Business / Economics

Lüderitz community welcomes planned port expansion

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Lüderitz community has expressed strong support for the planned expansion of the Lüderitz port, which is expected to bring significant economic and development benefits to the coastal town. Lüderitz Town Council public relations officer, Elwin !Gaoseb, said the expansion would strengthen the town’s fiscal position through increased rates and taxes generated by port-related activities. !Gaoseb added that the project fits into Lüderitz’s long-term vision as a […]

5 January, 2026

Environment

EU confirms N$1.9 billion in grants for Namibia’s Green Hydrogen drive

By: Hertha Ekandjo The European Union has clarified the scale and structure of its financial support for Namibia’s emerging green hydrogen sector, confirming that €98 million, approximately N$1.9 billion, in grants have been committed so far under the EU’s Global Gateway initiative. EU Ambassador to Namibia, Ana Beatriz Martins, said the support forms part of a broader €1.3 billion Global Gateway package, channelled through a coordinated “Team Europe” effort involving […]

19 December, 2025

Health / Medical

Health taskforce told to increase provision of quality healthcare 75%

By: Selma Taapopi The Director General of the National Planning Commission Ambassador Dr. Kaire Mbuende has called on the newly appointed Presidential Taskforce on Health to prioritise expanding access to quality healthcare, noting that Namibia’s Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) sets a target to increase coverage from 63% to 75% by 2030. Mbuende made the call on Thursday at the taskforce's inaugural meeting in Windhoek. The goal encompasses health promotion, […]

12 December, 2025

Uncategorized

NamRA clarifies clothing import charges: ‘61.5% is not a NamRA decision and cannot be changed overnight’

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) Commissioner, Sam Shivute, has urged small traders, also known as “Order With Me” agents to be wary of anyone claiming that Namibia’s high clothing import charges can be reduced in the near future. He stressed that the 61.5% total tax rate is a long-standing SACU requirement that cannot be altered by NamRA or Namibia alone. Shivute was speaking during a recent community […]

11 December, 2025

Business / Economics

Small trader imports through international airport reach N$71 million

By: Hertha Ekandjo Consignments of small traders, popularly known as "Order-With-Me" agents, that pass-through Hosea Kutako International Airport, reached N$71 million in import value from January 2025 to date, according to figures released by the Namibia Revenue Agency. NamRA Commissioner, Sam Shivute, said the imports, largely linked to the growing "Order-With-Me" trading model, were dominated by electronic goods valued at about N$63 million, while clothing imports stood at approximately N$6 […]

9 December, 2025

Namibia

Namibia makes efforts to secure breakthrough HIV/AIDS treatment

By: Selma Taapopi Speaking at the World AIDS Day commemoration in Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa Region, health and social services minister, Dr. Esperance Luvindao, said Namibia must fully embrace scientific progress if it is to achieve its goal of ending AIDS by 2030. She noted that the country is on the verge of major advances in HIV prevention and treatment. The treatment under consideration is Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable […]

1 December, 2025

Uncategorized

Hangala Foods celebrates 100% locally produced maize meal

By: Hertha Ekandjo Hangala Foods has officially commenced production of its new locally manufactured maize meal brand, Otavi Golden Maize, processed near Otavi in the Otjozondjupa Region. This follows the inauguration of the newly established Hangala Ombanje milling plant on Friday. The plant produces maize meal in multiple grades and packaging sizes, including super maize meal, special sifted maize and un-sifted maize meal sourced and processed […]

1 December, 2025

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Windhoek municipality grants Non-Profit-Organisations rate exemptions

By: Ludorf Iyambo The City of Windhoek has announced the exemption of some properties from paying assessment rates for the 2025 - 2026 financial year. City spokesperson, Lydia Amutenya told NewsOnOne that, non-profit organizations such as schools, churches and welfare groups play a direct role in serving communities, hence the public benefits indirectly from such exemptions. The municipality received 158 applications, all of which were inspected to ensure compliance with […]

1 December, 2025