Annual inflation rates per main category (%) - Feb 2025 Project 17% Electricity Tarriff Hike by NamPower: Implications Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages (16.5% of the Consumer Basket): Inflation in the Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages category edged up slightly to 5.9% year-on-year (y/y) in February 2025, compared to 5.8% y/y in the same period last [...]
As Namibia transitions into a new chapter, we extend our deepest gratitude to outgoing President Nangolo Mbumba for his dedicated service during this time of change. Serving as Namibia's president following the passing of the late Dr. Hage Geingob, President Mbumba has been a steady hand guiding the nation through a period of transition. His [...]
A Collaborative Training Effort In a significant step toward improving airport security and awareness, SIGNA Aviation Training ATO, in collaboration with the Office of the Inspector General of the Namibian Police (NAMPOL), hosted an important training event focused on Human Trafficking Awareness and Illegal Wildlife Trade. The event brought together personnel from various aviation sectors, [...]
The Namibian tax system is a source-based income tax system, meaning that Namibia can tax income if it is from a Namibian source or deemed Namibian source. The legislation specifically includes in its deeming provisions “any service rendered or work or labour done by such person in Namibia”, even if paid offshore.Namibia does not recognise [...]
In a significant step towards enhancing border efficiency and streamlining immigration processes, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security (MHAISS) has officially launched the online application for visa on arrival, along with a newly designed visa-on- arrival form, marking a major milestone in the country’s efforts to bolster its tourism sector, improve international [...]
Debmarine Namibia employees showcased remarkable generosity and compassion through the successful ‘We Care’ employee charity drive, leaving a lasting impact on the learners of St Helena Primary School in the Omaheke Region.Staying true to the company's motto, ‘We Care’ employees came together to sponsor essential items for the school, located approximately 300 km from Gobabis. [...]
As Namibia positions itself on the global energy map, the future of its oil and gas sector is becoming an increasingly compelling investment opportunity. However, this emerging industry is not one for the faint of heart, as the oil and gas space in Namibia is a complex, long-term venture. As Angelique Peake, Oil and Gas, [...]
How Namibia’s style stars embrace authenticity Lize Eluid Nahenda Solange Eluid Solange Lize Nahenda As witnessed countless times throughout history, the last two decades have seen a shift in how people express themselves through fashion. We have seen trends come and go, from the laid-back and raunchy Y2K trend of the early [...]
At its core, contemplation is an act of deep consideration – a quiet dialogue between the self and the world. It is in this meditative space that the late Trudi Dicks’ work finds resonance, inviting viewers into a space where thought and emotion merge seamlessly with colour, form and texture.Opening on 29 March at The [...]
Love is the chain whereby to bind a child to its parents.” – Abraham LincolnLove is not just a luxury but a necessity for healthy development. Love is universal, spanning across time and cultures. Anthropologists have found evidence of romantic love in nearly every culture throughout history, suggesting that love is a fundamental, necessary human [...]
