insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Minister Sankwasa and Activists Criticize Windhoek Council Mismanagement Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has raised serious concerns over Windhoek City Council, citing delays in infrastructure, housing, and informal settlement projects. The minister said the government had allocated 750 million N$ to the city for land servicing, sanitation, water supply, and construction of 10,000 houses, yet no concrete plan has been presented. Sankwasa described internal disputes among councillors and management as major obstacles, with personal and political […] today11 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia New 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 Business / Economics Standard Bank invests N$10 million in community development Photo: Standard Bank Facebook Standard Bank Namibia has committed N$10 million to community development projects this year, focusing on health, education, housing, and socio-economic growth. The bank has invested over N$35 million in Corporate Social Investment (CSI) over the past five years. At a ceremony attended by government and community representatives, CEO Erwin Tjipuka handed over N$3.5 million to Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development Evelyn !Nowases‑Taeyele. The funds support the Buy‑a‑Brick […] today1 July, 2025
insert_link Namibia Pension-backed housing scheme targets civil servants The government has approved a Pension-Backed Home Loan scheme allowing civil servants to use a portion of their pension savings as collateral for affordable housing loans, Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah announced in Parliament yesterday. Under amendments to the Pension Funds Act 24 of 1956, members of the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) may access loans to purchase residential property or land, construct or renovate homes, settle existing mortgages, or improve […] today26 June, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Interview: Josef Sheehama on Rent: A Call for Fairness and Stability in Namibia’s Property Market In a recent statement, Business and Economics researcher Josef Sheehama discussed the potential impacts of a rent strike in Namibia, drawing comparisons to similar actions, such as the "blackout" protests in the U.S. against wealth inequality. Sheehama's analysis raises important concerns about the rising cost of housing in Namibia and stresses the need for fairness and stability in the property market. The Impact of a Rent Strike in Namibia's […] today10 March, 2025
insert_link Namibia Cunene delegation visits Khomas region The Khomas Region and Angola's Cunene Province are exploring avenues for cooperation to address shared challenges faced by their local authorities. This initiative is part of a week-long visit by a delegation from Cunene Province, aimed at establishing a twinning agreement between the two regions. The proposed partnership seeks to foster collaboration in sectors such as education, agriculture, healthcare, waste management, and housing. By pooling resources and expertise, the regions […] today21 January, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Inflation drops to 3.4% in December 2024, driven by lower food and transport prices Inflation in December 2024 decreased to 3.4% year-on-year, down from 5.3% in December 2023. The decline was primarily driven by lower food and transport prices, although higher housing and utility costs partially offset the reduction. On a month-on-month basis, inflation rose slightly from 3.0% in November to 3.4% in December, largely due to higher food prices and mild transport deflation. FNB Economist Helena Mboti explained the factors behind the inflation […] today14 January, 2025
insert_link Africa Ghana’s Consumer Inflation Climbs to 22.1% in October Ghana's consumer inflation rose for the second consecutive month in October, reaching 22.1% year-on-year, up from 21.5% in September, according to the country's statistics service. Reuters says, a government statistician shared that both food and non-food inflation had increased during the month. He highlighted that three sectors—food and non-alcoholic beverages, housing, water and fuel, and transport—accounted for about two-thirds of the overall inflation rate for October. today7 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia National Housing Enterprise Faces Declining Profitability and Liquidity Challenges The National Housing Enterprise is experiencing continued profitability challenges, with operating losses amounting to N$38.2 million in 2023, following a larger deficit of N$87.7 million in 2022. The Brief reports that the Deputy Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Maureen Hinda-Mbuende, highlighted significant liquidity issues affecting the organization's ability to meet short-term obligations. Over the past five years, NHE's gross profit has fluctuated, declining from N$334.7 million in 2019 to […] today1 October, 2024
