insert_link Business / Economics Financial Sector Unites for Sustainable Finance The Namibia Sustainable Finance Alliance was launched by the Bank of Namibia and key financial stakeholders to strengthen sustainability, climate resilience, and knowledge exchange within the financial system, says Naufiku Hamunime, Acting Deputy Director: Corporate Communications and Sustainability. today2 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Namibia Pushes Water Security at AU Summit The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, represented by Minister Inge Zaamwani, took part in the AU-AIP Water Investment Summit to tackle Africa’s $30 billion annual water investment gap. Ministry spokesperson Simon Nghipandulwa highlighted that water security remains a strategic priority, with N$4.8 billion allocated in the 2025/26 budget and support from partners such as the African Development Bank and KfW. today19 August, 2025
insert_link Environment Environmental Investment Fund Accredited to Lead Climate Action. The Environmental Investment Fund has received accreditation from the Adaptation Fund as a National Implementing Entity, granting it direct access to N$370 million in climate financing. Chief Executive Officer Benedict Libanda described the recognition as a significant step toward strengthening the nation’s climate resilience. Spokesperson Romeo Muyunda affirmed the institution’s preparedness to begin implementing key projects, including climate-smart agricultural initiatives. today24 July, 2025
insert_link Namibia EU and UNICEF Boost Drought Aid to Hard-Hit Areas The European Union has committed €911,000 (approximately N$19 million) to support emergency drought response through UNICEF, which is also contributing an extra €228,000 (about N$5 million) from its own resources. The joint effort is aimed at expanding life-saving assistance to communities severely impacted by the ongoing El Niño and La Niña conditions. Around 86,000 people in affected. Ana Beatriz Martins is EU’s Ambassador to Namibia: Prime Minister Elijah Tjitunga Ngurare […] today19 June, 2025
insert_link Africa African Union launches agricultural strategy to increase food security A farmer applies conservation agriculture techniques, emphasizing soil cover, minimal disturbance, and crop diversity.Photo:Berthold Malyata / GIZ Namibia The African Union (AU) has launched the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan for 2026–2035, aiming to enhance food production, increase agricultural trade, and reduce post-harvest losses across the continent. Speaking at the launch in Kempton Park, AU Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment, […] today7 May, 2025
insert_link Environment European Union and Germany launch Benguela Current project In a groundbreaking collaboration, the European Union, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, BCC, and GIZ have unveiled the Blue Benguela Current Action project, designed to protect the Benguela Current, one of the most productive marine ecosystems in the world. The initiative, which comes with N$230 million (€12 million) in EU funding, will support sustainable fisheries, marine conservation, and climate resilience across Namibia, Angola, and […] today13 March, 2025
insert_link Environment Drought Puts 1.26 Million at Risk of Food Insecurity A severe drought has disrupted farming, placing over 1.26 million people—40% of the population—at risk of food insecurity. The delayed rainy season and insufficient rainfall have worsened planting conditions. Agriculture Minister Calle Schlettwein has provided an update on the crisis. today22 February, 2025
insert_link Environment Agriculture Minister supports Bank of Namibia’s drought relief policy The Bank of Namibia has introduced a financial relief policy for farmers affected by ongoing drought, which includes loan restructuring, debt moratoriums, and emergency funding at preferential terms. Agriculture Minister Calle Schlettwein expressed support for the policy in an interview with Future Media, emphasising the need for financial products tailored to the agricultural sector's unique challenges. Minister Schlettwein, discussing Namibia's response to climate change, further highlighted the importance […] today29 October, 2024
insert_link Africa Africa Solidifies Commitment to Disaster Risk Reduction with Windhoek Declaration The 9th Africa Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction culminated in the adoption of the Windhoek Declaration, reaffirming Africa's dedication to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 over the next three years. With participation from over 800 delegates across the continent, the platform focused on critical topics such as risk governance, financing strategies, and the effects of the El Niño phenomenon. Key discussions underscored the need for increased […] today28 October, 2024
