insert_link Business / Economics Namibia-Botswana Rail Project on Track Namibia and Botswana are advancing the Trans-Kalahari Railway connecting Botswana’s inland network to Walvis Bay port. Feasibility studies are being finalised, investors identified, and joint oversight ensures the project stays on schedule, with Transport ministers urging faster progress. Julius Ngweda, the Ministry of Works and Transport’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed the update. today16 December, 2025
insert_link Namibia Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025: EU businesses eye Namibia’s green hydrogen opportunities Delegation of the European Union to Namibia pavilion at Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025 (Photo: Facebook EU) European businesses have seen increased opportunities in Namibia’s growing green hydrogen sector. Deputy Head of Mission with the European Union, Ian de Pont said Namibia and the European Union already share a long-standing trade relationship. Speaking at the Global African Hydrogen Summit 2025 to Future Media News, de Pont pointed to planned partnerships […] today10 September, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Trade surplus signals turnaround for local economy Port of Walvis Bay The trade sector swung dramatically into positive territory in May, posting a surplus of N$121 million, the first surplus in nearly five years and a strong reversal from April’s N$1.8 billion deficit. Simonis Storm Economist Almandro Jansen attributes this turnaround to a sharp rebound in mining exports coupled with subdued fuel imports, a combo he says indicates increasing stability in the country’s external trade. […] today8 July, 2025
