Business / EconomicsSouth Africa Remains Top Partner in Trade The national trade balance for July showed a deficit of N$58 million, reversing the N$856 million surplus seen a month earlier. Despite this, the figure is far better than the N$2.0 billion shortfall posted in July 2024. According to the Namibia Statistics Agency, South Africa remains the country’s most significant trading partner. Mirjam Shihepo from NSA: today5 September, 2025
Business / EconomicsParliament Probes Uranium One Project. Parliament’s Natural Resources Committee wants scientific evidence before deciding on the Uranium One project at Leonardville. Chairperson Tobie Aupindi said farming and mining should work together to support livelihoods. The committee also questioned why the project’s water permit was revoked four years ago and never reissued. Uranium One spokesperson Riaan van Rooyen now responds. today5 September, 2025
insert_link NamibiaFamilies of Mariental Crash Victims Receive Counselling Support President Nandi-Ndaitwah says counsellors have been assigned to all families of those who lost loved ones in the Mariental accident. NewsOnOne’s Petrus Amutenya reports that she made the remarks during a memorial service on Wednesday in honour of the 14 uniformed members and two civilians who died in last Saturday’s tragic crash. today4 September, 2025
Business / EconomicsCredit Growth Holds Steady at 5.7% Private sector credit growth stayed unchanged at 5.7% year-on-year in July 2025, the fastest pace since early 2020. Simonis Storm analyst Thazwill Thompson says this stability points to a consolidating credit cycle, with corporate demand easing while household uptake shows modest recovery. today4 September, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsGovt Engages Regions on Continental Trade The International Relations and Trade ministry, working with the Industries, Mines, and Energy ministry, has launched regional consultations with the business community to advance participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area. The first meetings took place in Lüderitz, Hardap, and Omaheke. Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi says the initiative is key to strengthening regional trade integration. today4 September, 2025
insert_link NamibiaMen Dominate Suicide Statistics according to expert Men account for 82 percent of suicide cases, with 360 out of 437 reported between July 2024 and May 2025. Envaalde Matheus for NewsOnOne reports that women made up 65 cases, while 12 involved children. Clinical psychologist Gisela Kalipi says the high rate among men is linked to economic strain, mental health challenges, and social pressures. today3 September, 2025
insert_link NamibiaMariental Holds Memorial for Crash Victim Today, Mariental hosts a mass memorial service for those who lost their lives in the tragic head-on collision. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to attend, the Presidency confirms. Police Inspector-General Joseph Shikongo says investigations continue, as stated by Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security spokesperson Margaret Kalo. b today3 September, 2025
NamibiaNew Census Reports Reveal Population Imbalance. The Statistics Agency has released 14 regional reports from the 2023 Population and Housing Census, providing detailed data on demographics, social conditions, and the economy at constituency level. NSA spokesperson Mirjam Shihepo says the reports will help government, local authorities, and development partners plan more effectively. today3 September, 2025
insert_link NamibiaMariental Crash Death Toll Rises to 16 The Mariental road accident involving Namibian Correctional Service and Police vehicles has claimed 16 lives, including police and correctional services officials. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Minister Lucia Iipumbu extended condolences and called on the public to stop sharing graphic images from the scene. The Correctional Service has suspended all visitations to the Hardap Correctional Facility until further notice as investigations continue. Authorities say support services are being provided to the […] today1 September, 2025
