N$24bn mining procurement: How much is Namibia really manufacturing?

Namibia’s mining industry spends billions on local goods and services, but converting that expenditure into domestic manufacturing remains a critical test of the country’s industrial ambitions. Elvis Mboya Namibia’s mining industry spent approximately N$23 …

Namibia’s EU exports: Six countries account for 95% – where are the others?

Elvis Mboya Namibia’s exports to the European Union (EU) reached N$17.57 billion in 2025, but trade remains heavily concentrated in six of the bloc’s 27 member states, raising questions about market diversification and export resilience. According to the …

Old Mutual Namibia appoints Bauernschmitt as head of broker distribution

Staff Writer  Old Mutual Namibia has announced the appointment of Christoff Bauernschmitt as Head of Broker Distribution within its Personal Finance business, effective 1 November. In this role, he will be responsible for leading the group’s broker …

Namibia, China sign Olympic cooperation agreement

The Namibia National Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Association (NNOC-CGA) has signed a four-year cooperation agreement with the Chinese Olympic Committee (COC) to strengthen sporting development and create international opportunities for …

Andrada’s Namibia contribution rises to N$775m

CHAMWE KAIRA Andrada Mining’s direct economic contribution to Namibia increased by 6% to N$775.2 million in the 2026 financial year, driven by wages, royalties and procurement as the company expanded its operations at Uis Mine. The contribution, which …

Over 90% of Namibia’s Energy & Sports Drinks Are Imported

Photo: Contributed   By: Hee-Dee Walenga Namibians have a clear appetite for energy and sports drinks, evident in the dozens of options imported by grocery stores and service stations across the country.  In a survey answered by 145 respondents, Redbull, …

Namibia Buzz: Are New Finds Boosting Pancontinental's (ASX:PCL) Farm-In?

Highlights Pancontinental has applied to move its Namibian offshore permit into a new renewal period with a firm well commitment. As Pancontinental Energy continues operating outside the ASX 200, growing attention is also being directed towards ASX Oil and …

Sierra Leone, Namibia Strengthen Ties on Gender-Based Violence Data Management

The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs (MoGCA) has hosted a high-level delegation from Namibia for a South-South learning exchange aimed at strengthening the use of the Gender-Based Violence Information Management System Plus (GBVIMS+). The …

TikTok star Ruben from Namibia gets a new baby baboon after Cindy dies – only to say goodbye yet...

Namibia to train three new state psychiatrists a year

Namibia faces a severe and chronic shortage of government mental health specialists for a population of about three million people, with health and social services minister Esperance Luvindao saying the government plans to train more psychiatrists to …