insert_link Business / Economics Tourism Board Calls for Informal Market Integration Namibian Tourism Board spokesperson Flora Quest says linking informal markets to value chains will help small tourism operators earn a decent income. While speaking to Namibia Business Review, vendors like Jafet Mbwale on Windhoek’s Independence Avenue report struggling despite a 79% recovery in the tourism industry after COVID-19. today4 February, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia Tops Africa in Startup Market Perception Namibia has been ranked first in Africa in the Market Perception Pillar of the 2026 StartupBlink Innovators Business Environment Index, highlighting strong governance and international trust. Reforms such as the Investor One Stop Centre and ScaleUp Namibia have strengthened the country’s appeal as a stable and attractive destination for startups, a development welcomed by Namibia Investment Promotion and Development’s Catherine Shipushu. today28 January, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics Proposed Investment Bill Criticized as Risk to Growth The Economic Policy Research Association says the Investment and Facilitation Bill, slated for Parliament in March, could stifle investment in Namibia. Speaking to NewsOnOne's Eric Mhunduru, board member Johan Coetzee, says the bill’s provision granting one minister sweeping powers to approve, regulate, or limit investments threatens the country’s economic progress and development potential. today26 January, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics Rising Costs and Regulations Threaten Jobs, Says Namibian Employers’ Federation The Namibian Employers’ Federation is urging realistic and affordable labour and economic policies in 2026, saying rising business costs and regulatory pressure are threatening jobs. Federation president Elia Shikongo stresses that slow economic growth and high unemployment require policies that support business sustainability to protect employment. today21 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Government Engages Businesses on AfCFTA Opportunities The Ministries of International Relations and Trade, together with Mines and Energy, hosted a business engagement in Omuthiya to promote Namibia’s integration into the African Continental Free Trade Area. The meeting aimed to identify export opportunities, address business challenges, and align policies to boost Namibia’s participation in continental trade. Trade Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi urged local producers to seize untapped opportunities and meet the required standards to access wider markets. Oshikoto […] today4 November, 2025
insert_link Namibia EAN Hosts talks on Jobless growth The Economic Association of Namibia, with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, held a public discussion in Windhoek on how to turn Namibia’s economic growth into jobs. Experts, including Dr. Michael Humavindu from the Ministry of Finance, said growth must be inclusive and linked to job creation, skills development, and support for small businesses. today30 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Namibia fully pays off 2015 Eurobond Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah has announced that Namibia has fully paid off its N$13-billion eurobond. She said the repayment comes amid challenging global capital flows and trade shifts. Shafudah noted that clearing the debt creates fiscal space for the government to invest more in critical sectors and improve the lives of Namibians. Here is local economist Chiinga Syabaswi. today30 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia The Namibian Competition Commission has transferred a total of N$65 million in penalties to the State Revenue Fund since its establishment in 2009, with the latest N$9 million payment made for the 2024/25 financial year. The Namibian Competition Commission has transferred a total of N$65 million in penalties to the State Revenue Fund since its establishment in 2009, with the latest N$9 million payment made for the 2024/25 financial year. According to the NaCC, the N$9 million collected during the financial year came from settlement agreements in the non-financial (N$1 million), cement (N$5 million), and fuel and air transport (N$3 million) sectors. Here is the […] today23 October, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics 11 February 2025 Morning Biz News Namibia’s Diamond Production Drops as Namdeb Surges Namibia's rough diamond production totaled 2.234 million carats in 2024, reflecting a 4% decline from the 2.327 million carats mined in 2023, according to the latest data from De Beers, as reported by The Brief. Despite the overall decline, Namdeb saw a remarkable 30% surge in output, reaching 609,000 carats compared to 468,000 carats the previous year. In the fourth quarter alone, Namdeb's […] today11 February, 2025
