insert_link Namibia Walvis Bay Corridor Group identifies trade corridor bottlenecks The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) has concluded a three-day stakeholder engagement mission aimed at strengthening efficiency along the country's main trade corridors. The mission involved engagements with transport and logistics partners to identify operational bottlenecks affecting the movement of goods across Namibia’s corridor network. WBCG says insights gathered during the visit will directly inform the development of its 2026–2031 Strategic Framework. The organisation is positioning the framework to enhance […] today26 January, 2026
insert_link Namibia Ondangwa Town Council commits N$14.5 million to road upgrade By Maria Namupala The Ondangwa Town Council has committed N$14.5 million to upgrade and surface a 1.3km access road in Extension 7. Chief Executive Officer Ismael Namgongo announced the project during a groundbreaking ceremony today. Namgongo said that the road upgrade is necessary for connecting businesses and institutions, including NORED, GIPF, and Ondangwa Private Hospital. "This project is part of the Council's five-year Strategic Plan (2023–2028), which aims to address […] today1 October, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Walvis Bay North Port expansion to create jobs and support green industry Sealing the agreement with a handshake are Mr Jacques Vandermerien, Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Antwerp Bruges International with Mr Andrew Kanime, Chief Executive Officer of Namport, and Mr Mario Lievens, Course Programme Director at the Flanders Port Training Center (Photo: Namport) Namport and the Port of Antwerp-Bruges International have reaffirmed their partnership to develop Walvis Bay’s North Port. The project will begin with the construction of a […] today11 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia Erongo governor pushes for permanent offices as utility plans new electricity credit system Erongo Regional Council (Photo: Isabel Bento) NAMPA Erongo governor Natalia |Goagoses has renewed calls for the construction of a permanent government office park, warning that the regional council’s reliance on rented facilities is draining public resources. Currently, the council spends about N$100,000 a month on office rentals. According to the Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA), in the proposed 2025/26 budget, |Goagoses said that figure is expected to more than double to […] today4 September, 2025
insert_link Africa SADC calls for swift establishment of regional development fund 45th Ordinary Summit of the SADC Heads of State and Government, Antananarivo, Madagascar (Photo: Namibian Presidency X) The 16-member Southern African Development Community (SADC) has renewed its call for the rapid establishment of the SADC Regional Development Fund. The fund is intended to support regional integration, infrastructure development, and socio-economic growth across member states. SADC officials say that a functional development fund will strengthen economic cooperation, promote sustainable development, and […] today19 August, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Germany pledges N$500 million grant for road development Germany's KfW Development Bank (Photo: KfW website) Germany’s KfW Development Bank has committed a N$500 million grant to support Namibia’s road infrastructure projects. The announcement was made during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Omuthiya–Elambo road, where KfW Director Beatrice Lucke said the funding comes from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. She emphasised that the investment reflects Germany’s continued partnership with Namibia in fostering economic growth and […] today12 August, 2025
insert_link Africa Namibia joins U.S.-Africa business summit in Angola Windhoek, 23 June 2025 – Namibia has officially joined the 17th U.S.–Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola, taking place from 22 to 25 June 2025. Held under the theme “Pathways to Prosperity: A Shared Vision for U.S.–Africa Partnership”, the summit brings together more than 1,500 delegates, including African heads of state, senior U.S. officials, and private-sector leaders. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is leading Namibia’s delegation, which includes ministerial figures and […] today23 June, 2025
Business / Economics Economist warns of infrastructure investment sustainability (Contributed Photo of Floris Bergh) By: Hertha Ekandjo Capricorn Group's chief economist, Floris Bergh, recently addressed concerns regarding the sustainability of large-scale infrastructure projects in Namibia. Bergh emphasized that while infrastructure development is crucial, the financial challenges associated with these investments remain a serious concern. Speaking at the recent budget discussion in Windhoek, Bergh noted that the need for robust infrastructure is a global theme, with countries like the US, […] today26 March, 2025
insert_link Namibia Prepaid Meter Upgrade Campaign Achieves Over 95% Success The Electricity Control Board has successfully completed the Token Identifier roll-over campaign, ensuring a smooth transition for prepaid electricity users. Speaking to NewsOnOne’s Hertha Ekandjo, the organization's Chief Executive reported that prepaid meters were updated before the November 24 last year deadline, marking a significant achievement in its power infrastructure upgrade. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv and weeknights at 7, you can watch on GoTv 84, DSTv 284 […] today20 February, 2025
