BON CELEBRATES 35 YEARS AMID ECONOMIC TRIUMPHS AND PERSISTENT INVESTMENT CHALLENGES
BON CELEBRATES 35 YEARS AMID ECONOMIC TRIUMPHS AND PERSISTENT INVESTMENT CHALLENGES Source: Business Express The Bank of Namibia (BoN) marked a signifcant milestone last week, celebrating 35 years of steering the nation’s monetary policy and safeguarding financial stability. A high-profile event in the capital, officiated by President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and hosted by Governor Johannes […]
NAMIBIA BETS BIG ON EDUCATION TO FUEL ECONOMIC FUTURE
NAMIBIA BETS BIG ON EDUCATION TO FUEL ECONOMIC FUTURE Source: Business Express In a landmark address delivered last week, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah launched Namibia’s national campaign under the African Union’s “End Learning Poverty for All in Africa” initiative, placing a massive economic wager on foundational education as the cornerstone of the nation’s future prosperity. The […]
A LOOK INSIDE NAMIBIA’S PUSH FOR A GREEN HYDROGEN REVOLUTION
A LOOK INSIDE NAMIBIA’S PUSH FOR A GREEN HYDROGEN REVOLUTION Source: Business Express Namibia’s bold vision to transform itself from a raw material exporter into a continental green industrial powerhouse is rapidly gaining traction, propelled by strategic studies, signifcant funding inflows, and tangible early successes in its burgeoning green hydrogen sector. With over N$2.08 billion […]
MACRO INSIGHT HOSPITALITY STATISTICS
MACRO INSIGHT HOSPITALITY STATISTICS Macro Insight: Hospitality statistics Tourist inflows are gaining momentum ahead of Namibia’s peak tourism season (May to September). In April 2025, national hospitality occupancy stood at 54.94%—slightly below 58.19% recorded in April 2024 but marginally above the pre-pandemic level of 54.73% from April 2019. This marks the highest monthly occupancy rate […]
CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENT THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENT THOUGHT LEADERSHIP The 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 […]
NAMIBIA’S ENERGY MOMENT
NAMIBIA’S ENERGY MOMENT 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 […]
NAMIBIA CEMENTS ITS ROLE IN THE GLOBAL GREEN ECONOMY
NAMIBIA CEMENTS ITS ROLE IN THE GLOBAL GREEN ECONOMY 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 […]
A MONTHLY WRAP-UP OF NEWS WORTH KNOWING
A MONTHLY WRAP-UP OF NEWS WORTH KNOWING NAMIBIA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY CROWNED BEST IN AFRICA The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has been named the Best Civil Aviation Authority in Africa, following a vote at the Aviation Week Africa (AWA) Gala Night, held in Livingstone, Zambia. The accolade, which honours excellence in regulatory performance and […]
THE LONG-TERM INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY THAT LIES IN NAMIBIA’S OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY
THE LONG-TERM INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY THAT LIES IN NAMIBIA’S OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY 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 […]
FINANCIAL INDICATORS
FINANCIAL INDICATORS The December 2024 Inflation Report analyses Namibia’s inflation dynamics, highlighting an environment of relative stability alongside emerging price pressures. Annual inflation increased to 3.4% in December from 3.0% in November, reflecting a marked deceleration from the 5.3% recorded in December 2023. The average inflation rate for 2024 was 4.2%, down from 5.9% in […]