LIVESTOCK AND MEAT INDUSTRY SECOND QUARTER REVIEW FOR 2025
LIVESTOCK AND MEAT INDUSTRY SECOND QUARTER REVIEW FOR 2025 This article will review the performance of cattle, small stock and pork marketing. The review will cover and compare the second quarter (Q2) of 2025 with the corresponding 2024 period. Cattle sector Cattle marketing did not improve during Q2 of 2025 compared to 2024. A decrease […]
A CASE FOR MARKET-ALIGNED REFORM
A CASE FOR MARKET-ALIGNED REFORM Understanding price formation in Namibia’s cattle sector Namibia’s cattle sector remains a critical contributor to the national agricultural economy, yet the local beef industry faces structural weaknesses that continue to hinder value addition. The livestock sector, excluding fish and meat processing, accounted for 47% of Namibia’s agricultural GDP and 2% […]
MIRT REGIONAL ENGAGEMENTS WITH BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN AFCFTA
MIRT REGIONAL ENGAGEMENTS WITH BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN AFCFTA The Ministry of International Relations and Trade (MIRT) in conjunction with the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME) is undertaking regional engagements with the Namibian business community, designed to facilitate Namibia’s integration into the continental trade framework under the African Continental Free […]
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 […]
AN APPRAISAL OF THE ROLE OF THE REGULATOR, TELECOS AND CONSUMERS IN FOSTERING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONNECTIVITY IN NAMIBIA
AN APPRAISAL OF THE ROLE OF THE REGULATOR, TELECOS AND CONSUMERS IN FOSTERING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONNECTIVITY IN NAMIBIA Source: Business Express The Communications Act which is the enabling legislation, establishes the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibian (CRAN). CRAN is mandated in terms of section 5 of the Act is to regulate the communications industry. It is […]
NAMIBIA’S UPSTREAM PETROLEUM UNIT ANNOUNCES REGULATORY REVIEW, EYES COMPETITIVE RESTRUCTURING
NAMIBIA’S UPSTREAM PETROLEUM UNIT ANNOUNCES REGULATORY REVIEW, EYES COMPETITIVE RESTRUCTURING Source: Business Express Namibia’s newly formed Upstream Petroleum Unit is currently in the process of conducting a review of the country’s existing regulatory framework with a view to propose policies for the governance of the rapidly evolving petroleum industry. Speaking during the second edition of […]
EU, NAMIBIA LAUNCH FEEDLOT TO CATALYSE NORTHERN LIVESTOCK REVOLUTION
EU, NAMIBIA LAUNCH FEEDLOT TO CATALYSE NORTHERN LIVESTOCK REVOLUTION Source: Business Express In a signifcant stride towards transforming Namibia’s communal agriculture, the European Union (EU) and the Government of the Republic of Namibia last week broke ground on a state-ofthe-art N$78.9 million (approx. EUR 3.9 million) cattle feedlot at the Etunda Irrigation Scheme. The ceremony, […]
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 […]