INNOVATION AND THE INDUSTRIES OF TOMORROW

Namibia has significant potential to participate in the Fourth Industrial Revolution through local innovation in IoT, robotics, AI, and sustainable technologies. Rowland Brown explores global trends and how initiatives like FABLab Namibia can help shape the industries of tomorrow.

DOING THINGS DIFFERENTLY

After nearly 30 years of independence, Namibia must do things differently to reverse declining competitiveness and unlock faster, more inclusive growth. Steve Galloway examines policy missteps, the investment freeze, and what needs to change under the Harambee Prosperity Plan and NDP 5.

GLOBAL AND REGIONAL GROWTH

Namibia’s economy contracted in 2017 after years of strong growth, with construction and retail trade hit hardest. Mining and agriculture provided some relief amid weak fixed investment and regional challenges from South Africa. An IJG Securities analysis.

CONNECTING SOUTHERN AFRICA WITH THE REST OF THE WORLD

The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) promotes Namibia’s corridors as the gateway to Southern Africa. Discover how this public-private partnership is turning transport routes into economic corridors and advancing Namibia’s vision of becoming the region’s leading logistics hub.

SUPPORTING THE GROWTH AND PERFORMANCE OF NAMIBIA’S ECONOMY

Namport is expanding Walvis Bay with a new container terminal and northern development to position Namibia as a leading regional logistics hub. Discover the infrastructure upgrades, automation plans and skills development shaping the future of Namibia’s ports.

NAMIBIA IN 2017 AND BEYOND

After years of strong growth driven by mining investment and fiscal expansion, Namibia enters 2017 facing significant fiscal contraction, slowing activity and external risks. An analysis of the outlook and critical policy choices ahead.

ONE GENERATION ON

After 25 years of independence, Namibia has achieved steady economic growth and reduced poverty, yet unemployment, inequality and weak public institutions remain major challenges. A critical IPPR analysis.

NAMIBIA’S INVESTMENT RECORD

Since 1990, Namibia has attracted major investments in mining and infrastructure. Explore landmark projects in diamonds, uranium and gold, and the reforms needed to boost competitiveness.