insert_link Business / EconomicsGovernment close to finalising new Investment Promotion Bill The government is in the final stages of enacting the Namibia Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill (NIPFB), a legislative measure aimed at enhancing the country's investment climate to attract both local and foreign investors. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced during a session in Luanda, Angola, that the Ministry of International Relations and Trade is diligently working to complete the bill. The legislation is designed to create a more transparent and conducive […] today25 June, 2025
insert_link NamibiaNamibia lifts maize seed import ban from South Africa Maize field Photo: Namibia Agronomic Board The Agriculture Ministry has lifted its temporary ban on maize seed imports from South Africa, after confirming that the recent outbreaks of Goss’s Wilt found in imported seeds pose a limited threat to grain quality. The restriction, initially implemented as a precaution following reports of Goss’s Wilt, has now been lifted following a rigorous review and update of phytosanitary import measures. The new protocols […] today25 June, 2025
insert_link NamibiaGovernment forms task force for free tertiary education by 2026 Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts & Culture, Sanet Steenkamp The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts & Culture has established a national task force to develop a detailed plan for implementing free tertiary education in Namibia by 2026. This development follows President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s commitment during her State of the Nation Address, where she announced that tuition fees for higher education will be scrapped beginning in […] today25 June, 2025
NamibiaMinister Acts on Absentee Councillors in Key Towns Councillors who do not live in the towns they were elected to serve are facing growing scrutiny from the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development. Minister James Sankwasa, speaking to NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha, highlighted Omuthiya, Ondangwa, and Ongwediva as areas affected by absentee councillors. He recently ordered the removal of Omuthiya councillor Johannes Ndeutepo, citing his residence in Windhoek as grounds for dismissal. today25 June, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsEU Adds Namibia to High-Risk Financial Watchlist The European Commission has listed Namibia among countries posing high risks for money laundering and terrorism financing, following February’s FATF grey list decision. The move highlights strategic gaps in Namibia’s financial regulatory systems that need urgent reform. EU Ambassador Ana Beatriz Martins confirmed that the listing—also affecting Kenya, Angola, and others—now awaits approval from the European Parliament and Council. today25 June, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsInnoSun Plans to Outpace 2030 Energy Goals InnoSun says it is set to exceed the 70% renewable energy target by 2030 through expanded investments in large-scale solar and wind projects. Partner Nangula Geingos told Future Media News the company’s mission is to drive energy independence and ensure cleaner, more affordable electricity for all. The initiative supports long-term national sustainability goals. today25 June, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsSanlam Namibia partners with Allianz Sanlam Namibia has entered a new strategic partnership with global insurance powerhouse Allianz, a move the company says will unlock new opportunities and deliver better services to its clients. The announcement was made official in Windhoek on Tuesday, 24 June, where Sanlam Namibia CEO Tertius Stears described the collaboration as a “powerful step forward” that positions the company to meet evolving client needs more effectively. This partnership is part […] today24 June, 2025
insert_link NamibiaPresident Nandi-Ndaitwah calls for trust and speed in U.S.-Africa deals President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has issued a strong call for quicker, more transparent business dealings between the U.S. and Africa. Addressing a high-profile panel on energy partnerships, President Nandi-Ndaitwah said American investors must accelerate project timelines and ensure that real social impact—like job creation and infrastructure improvements—reaches Namibian citizens. Without this, she cautioned, communities may lose faith in future collaboration. “Communities must see the benefits of these deals, not just promises. […] today24 June, 2025
insert_link NamibiaGovernment “flying blind” on unemployment, warns labour expert Windhoek, Namibia – Prominent labour expert Herbert Jauch has sounded the alarm, warning that Namibia is "flying blind" in its fight against unemployment due to a lack of updated job statistics. Speaking to Future Media, Jauch highlighted that the country has not produced regular labour force data since 2018, making it nearly impossible to evaluate the impact of job creation programs or gauge the effectiveness of government policies. According to […] today24 June, 2025
