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President Nandi-Ndaitwah praises Namibian Breweries for economic contribution
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has praised Namibian Breweries Limited (NBL) for its continued growth and investment in the local economy. She made the remarks during a visit to the company's brewery earlier today. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah commended...
Minister Sankwasa raises alarm over Tsumeb Municipality financial irregularities
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has expressed shock over financial irregularities at the Tsumeb Municipality following the Auditor General's report, which revealed questionable spending of millions of dollars. Sankwasa...

Up 130% since April, ASX 200 uranium stock on track for first African production
Image source: Getty Images S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) uranium stock Deep Yellow Limited (ASX: DYL) has been on a tear since closing at 52-week lows of 79 cents a share on 9 April. This morning, shares are edging higher once more. Deep Yellow...
Chinese uranium miner boosts socio-economic growth in Namibia's Erongo region
WINDHOEK, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- Chinese-invested Swakop Uranium demonstrated its commitment to socio-economic development in the Erongo Region by expanding its long-term national initiative aimed at creating sustainable livelihoods. The Swakop...
Namibia and Venezuela reaffirm peace commitment in Latin America
Namibia and Venezuela have reinforced their commitment to preserving Latin America and the Caribbean as a zone of peace, calling for an end to military aggression in the region. During talks at State House, Venezuela's Ambassador to Namibia, Dr....

Namibia Could Venture Into Space Science
By: Dwight Links The recent Space Science Week celebrations in Windhoek introduced scientists from the United States of America and brought exposure to Namibia’s potential for participating in future space science-related activities. Jason Barnes...
Namibia unveils new foreign, trade policy blueprint
WINDHOEK, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- Namibia on Wednesday launched a new five-year strategic plan aimed at integrating foreign policy with trade and investment promotion to strengthen the country's global economic positioning and support its long-term...

Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi Launches Strategic Plan to Advance Namibia’s Global Engagement
Launch of the Ministry of International Relations and Trade Strategic Plan and Stakeholder Engagement, Windhoek, 22 October 2025. It is my distinct honour to extend a warm welcome to each one of you for gracing this very important occasion with...

What’s With Corporate Amnesia in South Africa?
By Tricia Sibbons, Director, Action for Southern Africa (ACT SA) CAJ News – At the Joburg Indaba 2025, two senior Anglo American executives made public remarks that, taken together, reveal a disturbing narrative of corporate amnesia, deflection,...
Keetmanshoop Agricultural and Industrial Expo to proceed as planned
Organisers of the annual Keetmanshoop Agricultural and Industrial Expo (KAITE), speaking during an exclusive interview with NBC News, assured exhibitors, residents and visitors alike that the 69th edition of the annual show will go on as planned...

Namibian medical student shinesat Miss Africa Russia pageant
Namibian medical student and model Sandra Haimbala recently made waves in Moscow after placing in the top seven and winning best national costume award at the Miss Africa Russia pageant. Currently pursuing medical studies in Russia, Haimbala...

Minister of Health updates National Assembly on Mpox outbreak in Namibia
Statement by Esperance Luvindao, minister of health and social services, at the National Assembly, Windhoek – 21 October 2025. I rise to address the assembly regarding the recent outbreak of mpox in Namibia. On 18 October 2025, the Ministry of...

International ministry launches five-year strategic plan
The Ministry of International Relations and Trade on Wednesday launched its five-year strategic plan for 2025-2030. “The plan is a commitment to action, with an elaborate roadmap for executing our expanded mandate that now includes international...

New oil & gas prospects pop up in Orange Basin permit offshore Namibia
Australia-based petroleum exploration player Pancontinental Energy has shed light on the analysis of quantitative interpretation volumes related to the hydrocarbon potential of a petroleum exploration license (PEL) it operates in the Orange Basin,...

South Africa plans to revive its small-nuclear reactor technology
The electricity and energy Minister said that South Africa expects its Pebble Bed Modular Reactor to be removed from the status of care and maintenance by the first quarter next year, or even sooner. South Africa, once considered a leader in the...

Cameroonian fishing firm director claims EU, China have little desire to help African processors
Despite numerous promises of infrastructure projects and the signing of fishery access agreements with African nations, China and the E.U. have done little to help African countries develop their own seafood-processing sectors, according to Edwin...

Namibia records second Mpox case
SWAKOPMUND – A second case of Mpox has been confirmed by the Minister of Health and Social Service Dr Esperance Luvindao. The minister yesterday in Parliament said the second case was officially confirmed on Monday, while the first case was...

Many African financial markets weakened in 2025, report says
Tightening global financial conditions have negatively impacted more than a dozen African markets this year, a survey by South African bank Absa found. Market depth — defined as “the size and liquidity of domestic equity and bond markets, along...

Namibia cuts 2025 growth forecast due to manufacturing slump
Namibia's budget deficit last fiscal year widened to 4.0% of gross domestic product.Namibia now expects economic growth of 3.3 per cent this year, down from the 4.5 per cent estimate given when the main budget was presented in March because of a...

Still waiting for a woman president: Why the US lags on gender parity
Japan has ushered in a new political era with the election of Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister, a historic breakthrough in a society long defined by male-dominated power structures. Takaichi’s rise marks a symbolic shift...