insert_link Nam Elections 2024SADC delays final report on Namibia’s 2024 elections More than six months after Namibia’s general elections in November 2024, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has yet to release its final election observation report, missing the three-month deadline by a wide margin. This delay persists despite preliminary findings that described the elections as peaceful and generally democratic. “We want to know whether our election was free and fair.” The absence of the full report has left stakeholders and […] today19 May, 2025
insert_link NamibiaNamibian Police and Walvis Bay Corridor Group strengthen road safety efforts Executive Secretary of the National Road Safety Council, Eugene Tendekule The Namibian Police, in partnership with the Walvis Bay Corridor Group, have met with stakeholders from the transport and logistics industry to strengthen road safety and compliance across the country’s trade corridors. This engagement comes as concerns rise over increasing traffic incidents. The meeting brought together law enforcement officials and industry leaders to coordinate efforts for improved safety standards along […] today19 May, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsSouth Africa faces R800 billion debt repayment challenge South Africa’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana (Reuters/Shelley Christians) South Africa could face a financial challenge as debt servicing costs are projected to consume up to 30% of the country’s tax revenue by 2030, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF estimates that South Africa may need to spend as much as R800 billion on debt repayments within the next seven years, exposing a growing strain on the country's […] today19 May, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsSouth Africa’s Cabinet approves mineral resources development bill for public comment South Africa’s Cabinet has approved the Mineral Resources Development Bill of 2025 for public comment. Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni announced the bill during a post-Cabinet briefing, saying it will streamline regulatory processes, improve investor confidence, and ensure fair distribution of mining benefits. The bill proposes a “one-stop shop” to simplify licensing, clear guidelines to secure mining rights, requirements for local processing of minerals, and measures to support local […] today16 May, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsNamibia Women in Finance & Insurance Summit 2025 champions gender diversity, inclusion, and equality The 4th Namibia Women in Finance and Insurance Summit convened in Windhoek, drawing leading female professionals to discuss innovation, legacy-building, and the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in promoting inclusive growth. The summit, which focused on the impact of digital transformation in the finance and insurance sectors, emphasized the need to empower women by providing them with access to financial tools, leadership opportunities, and decision-making roles. CEO Sisedi Investment […] today16 May, 2025
insert_link WorldNamibia ranks among top democracies in Sub-Saharan Africa President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Photo by Simon Maina/AFP via Getty Images. Namibia is one of the highest-rated countries in Sub-Saharan Africa in terms of democratic performance. That is according to the Democracy Perception Index (DPI) 2025. The report, published by Nira Data in partnership with the Alliance of Democracies, surveyed over 111,000 people across 100 countries. Namibia scored an average of 3.17 out of 5, placing it just behind Senegal, which […] today15 May, 2025
insert_link AfricaEnergy leaders converge in London for Africa Energies Summit Energy leaders from across the globe have gathered in London for the Africa Energies Summit, hosted by the Frontier Energy Network. The three-day event, running until Thursday, 15 May, brings together industry experts, government representatives, and key stakeholders to discuss the future of energy in Africa, focusing on market opportunities, the energy transition, and technological advancements in the oil and gas sector. Africa Energies Summit, London 2025 - Shakwa Nyambe […] today15 May, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsAfrica’s energy ambitions on display with Agogo FPSO arrival Walvis Bay, Namibia – The Agogo Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, one of the world’s most advanced offshore production assets, made a scheduled technical stop at Walvis Bay on 8 May 2025. Operated by Yinson Production for Azule Energy, the vessel paused at the Namibian port to replenish supplies and conduct crew changes as part of its journey to Angola. Drone photography of the Agogo FPSO was carried […] today12 May, 2025
insert_link NamibiaMinister orders review of Katima Mulilo land-for-vehicles deal Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has directed the Katima Mulilo Town Council to immediately review a controversial land-for-vehicles exchange deal, calling the transaction "illegal" and accusing the council of causing financial harm to the state. During an official visit to Katima Mulilo, Sankwasa questioned the valuation process used in the deal, which involved exchanging land, reportedly worth nearly N$30 million—for two Toyota Fortuner vehicles. "The Katima Town Council […] today12 May, 2025
