In the early years of life, a child’s world is shaped by play, imagination and the thrill of discovery. It is in these formative moments, like finger painting on a floor mat, stacking colourful blocks or flipping through picture books, that learning begins. But what happens when that world is absent? When the mat becomes a patch of dirt, and there are no blocks, no books and no safe place to feel seen or secure?
Catch up on Namibia's key developments this month — from rising fraud schemes and a major boost in fish exports to government livestock subsidies, desalination efforts, and inflation trends shaping the economy.
Veripura Muukua, Capricorn Foundation CoordinatorThe call for the private sector to join forces with the government to drive socio-economic and sustainable development through public-private partnerships, collaboration, and/or policy development has become more pertinent than ever. Over the years, Corporate Social Investment (CSI), traditionally referring to a company's broad ethical obligations and commitment to societal welfare, [...]
ART-CAN-TRANSFORM In a town once closed to the public and built solely to serve the diamond industry, transformation is now on the cards, with the aim of enhancing the attractive qualities of Oranjemund and giving visitors a unique experience. OMDis Town Transformation Agency has for the past 6 (six) years been laying groundwork for accelerating [...]
Credit Growth Trends Private Sector Credit Extension (PSCE) growth accelerated to 5.0% y/y in March 2025, up from 3.9% y/y in February, marking the strongest expansion since March 2020. This sharp improvement was underpinned by robust growth in corporate credit, while household credit showed a slight uptick. The data suggests that overall credit appetite is [...]
Navigating Indirect Taxes Recently, import tariffs have become quite a topical issue, with US president, Donald Trump, increasing tariffs quite substantially for many countries. These tariffs are, in the main, customs tariffs. It is now a good time, more than ever, to consider indirect tax implications for importing goods between the two Southern African neighbours.Indirect [...]
Building a balanced and inclusive energy future Namibia is no longer just a promising frontier in Africa’s energy narrative — it is fast becoming one of its defining chapters. With recent world-class oil discoveries in the Orange Basin and sustained investor attention, the country is on the cusp of unlocking a new era of economic [...]
Debmarine Namibia proudly marked a significant milestone recently, unveiling its first permanent exhibition at the Lüderitz Maritime Museum. This initiative represents the company’s commitment to public education and awareness, with a particular focus on Namibia’s thriving marine diamond industry. The exhibition launch follows the museum’s official opening in September 2024, led by former President Nangolo [...]
Namibia eyes billion-dollar fish waste innovation opportunity Namibia’s fishing industry is setting its sights on a multi- billion-dollar opportunity by transforming fish waste into high-value products — from Omega-3-rich hake liver oil to collagen-based cosmetics and even medical treatments. According to fisheries expert and Namibia Ocean Cluster associate, Dave Russell, what is currently discarded [...]
In a landmark moment for Namibia’s green industrialisation drive, the country officially marked a significant milestone by launching a first-of-its-kind carbon-neutral iron production plant in Africa, and one of the world’s first industrial facilities dedicated to zero-emissions iron production, near Arandis in the Erongo Region. Happening right here in Namibia, the HyIron Oshivela Plant – [...]
