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 […]
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, […]
THE FUTURE: ENVISIONING TOMORROW
THE FUTURE: ENVISIONING TOMORROW NAMIBIA OPEN FOR TRADE Namibia is a land of sunshine, stark contrasts, friendly people … and wide, open spaces. Like its landscape, it is also wide open to opportunities for trade, whether locally, regionally, continentally or internationally. Namibia is a country with a very stable government – an essential requirement for […]
COMBATING HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE
COMBATING HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE 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 […]
TRUMP’S TARIFFS: A NEW STORM FOR SOUTH AFRICA’S ECONOMY
TRUMP’S TARIFFS: A NEW STORM FOR SOUTH AFRICA’S ECONOMY The imposition of tariffs by former President Donald Trump, particularly the 25% duties on imports from Mexico and Canada and the 10% tariff on Chinese goods, has raised significant concerns about the broader economic implications, especially for emerging markets like South Africa. As these tariffs disrupt […]
FINANCIAL INDICATORS
“Namibia’s export performance in August 2024 totalled N$8.7 billion, marking the second consecutive month of decline since the peak reached in June 2024, despite showing a year-on-year growth of 18.2%.” In August 2024, Namibia recorded exports of goods and services amounting to N$8.7 billion, while imports reached N$12.3 billion, resulting in a trade deficit of […]
NAMIBIA TRADE NETWORK HOSTS LATEST EDITION OF THE BUSINESS BREAKFAST CLUB
Another fascinating instalment of the Namibia Trade Network’s Business Breakfast Club (BBC) took place in the capital, under the theme Innovation, Technology and Communication. The event was packed with business professionals eager to hear more from the diverse speakers who came to share the latest trends, discuss Namibian innovation, and suggest solutions to challenges in […]
NAMIBIA AND BOTSWANA UNITE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND STABILITY
Botswana’s president’s official visit to Namibia provided an opportunity to deepen existing cooperation and explore new avenues for collaboration. His Excellency Mokgweetsi Masisi, the president of the Republic of Botswana, was the keynote speaker at the official opening of the 2024 Swakopmund International Trade Expo (SWAiTEX) which took place at the Vineta Sports Stadium in […]
NAMIBIA & INDONESIA FORGE CLOSER TIES FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
The bilateral relations between Namibia and Indonesia have experienced significant growth and transformation over the past few years. The diplomatic relationship between Namibia and Indonesia was formally established shortly after Namibia gained independence in 1990. Since then, both countries have engaged in various cooperative ventures. Trade between the two countries has been on a steady […]