Vision 2030

Maamberua Urges Reflection on Vision 2030 to Honour Nujoma

Former Swanu president and MP Usutuaije Maamberua has called on Namibians to revisit Vision 2030 as a tribute to the late Sam Nujoma. Speaking to NewsOnOne's Envaalde Mathues, Maamberua, who served as finance ministry permanent secretary for over seven years under Nujoma, emphasized the importance of reflecting on the vision that guided the nation's development. Catch last night's full bulletin on oneafrica.tv. And weeknights at 7, you can watch on […]

18 February, 2025

Opinion Pieces

World Bank Economic Initiatives Propel Namibia to Prosperity

Josef Kefas Sheehama The implementation of key long-term strategies, such as the National Development Plans (NDPs) and Harambee Prosperity Plans (HPPs), to advance Vision 2030 as a vehicle to industrialise the nation, as well as the country's growing poverty, insecurity, and fragility developmental goals and the increasing risks associated with climate change, have made it imperative to accelerate Namibia's development. Namibia's New Country Partnership Framework (CPF) which is part of […]

20 January, 2025

Business / Economics

World Bank Unveils Strategy to Boost Namibia’s Growth and Equity

The World Bank has introduced its 2025-2029 strategy to support Namibia's economic growth and address inequality. This comprehensive plan emphasizes job creation and enhanced access to quality public services, aligning with the country’s Vision 2030 and the Second Harambee Prosperity Plan for 2020-2025. The World Bank’s board of directors discussed the framework in a recent meeting, reaffirming its commitment to Namibia’s sustainable development.

10 January, 2025

Business / Economics

Trade Minister launches national trade policy

The Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu has launched the National Trade Policy. This Policy will guide the country's trade relations with the rest of the world and was formulated within the scope of Vision 2030. The Ministry's spokesperson, Elijah Mukubonda.

14 October, 2024

Local

Kraatz welcomes university of Namibia students for an immersive learning experience

Kraatz, a proud subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group of Companies, recently hosted a group of 3rd and 4th-year Civil Engineering students from the University of Namibia (UNAM) at its Walvis Bay headquarters. This initiative, in alignment with O&L’s Vision 2029 and their core values of being authentic, caring, and passionate, underscores Kraatz’s commitment to fostering local talent and contributing to Namibia’s sustainable development. The visit […]

5 September, 2024

Opinion Pieces

Assessing opportunities and drawbacks, building nuclear power plant reactor to meet Namibia’s electricity needs

Opinion Piece Josef Kefas Sheehama Energy security demands a reduction in reliance on imported fossil fuels as everyone braces for the potential of an impending energy apocalypse. Namibia must prioritize building a nuclear power plant reactor if it wants to surpass its current position and become a leader in energy self-sufficiency. The most cost-effective way for Namibia to boost energy security and resilience while diversifying its sources of electricity […]

8 August, 2024

Opinion Pieces

Namibia’s uncharted blue economy has a lot of potential

Opinion By Josef Kefas Sheehama Given the potential for the blue economy to generate a significant number of direct and indirect jobs, Namibia has a great chance for long-term economic growth and development. The NDP 5 interventions can also be utilized to realize Namibia's Vision 2030 aspirations of eradicating poverty, decreasing inequality, and fostering an inclusive economy. Namibia must revive, implement robust climate change mitigation strategies, […]

24 July, 2024

Opinion Pieces

Namibia Needs a Different Approach to Change the Structural Economy

Opinion Piece By Josef sheehama To attain V2030, Namibia will need to adopt structural reforms that will increase economic growth, facilitate more labor-intensive growth by opening up the labor market, and address an expensive and generally ineffective system of education, training, and skills. The government should support businesses in the manufacturing, construction, and agriculture sectors among others, paying attention to both the educated and the uneducated. As a […]

9 July, 2024

Uncategorized

Small-Scale mining boosts economic diversification

Namibia is striving to improve its competitiveness within the Southern African Development Community by prioritising industrialisation in its National Development Plans towards Vision 2030. Small-scale mining plays a pivotal role in supporting livelihoods, reducing poverty, and fostering entrepreneurship, particularly in rural areas with large gemstone deposits. Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade spokesperson Elijah Mukubonda explains.

11 March, 2024