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NSA reveals preliminary voter eligibility figures from 2023 census

The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has released preliminary data from the 2023 Census, offering a detailed snapshot of eligible voters in Namibia. According to the latest figures, as of the...
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Namibia sees surge in African tourist arrivals

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism today launched the Annual Tourist Statistics Report for 2023. The report shows that Namibia continues to witness robust arrival of tourists, with the...
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Low voter registration turnout countrywide

The Electoral Commission of Namibia says that since the commencement of the General Registration of Voters (GRV) on 03 June – 6 July 2024, a cumulative total number of 823,761...
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Government fast-tracks access to clean cooking funds after Paris summit

The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Honourable Carl Schlettwein reported on Namibia’s participation in the Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa, held in Paris on the 14th of...
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Amushelelo joins LPM

Former Namibia Economic Freedom Fighter  (NEFF) Commissar and Activist  Michael Amushelelo has joined the Landless People’s Movement (LPM). Amushelelo made the announcement at a press conference  in Windhoek today. He...
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Immigration officials from 11 SADC countries complete tourism-focused customer service training 

Over 40 immigration and border control officials from 11 Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states have received advanced customer service training to improve the experience of tourists visiting Southern...
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Namibia business symposium tackles oil industry and local content

The just concluded Namibia Business Symposium held at the Walvis bay port in the Erongo region under the theme: Championing Namibia’s Local Content for Diversity, Inclusion & Sustainable Economic Growth,...
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Rössing Uranium to fund new police station in Swakopmund’s informal settlement

Rössing Uranium announced its commitment to enhancing community safety with plans to construct a new police station in Swakopmund’s informal settlement. The groundbreaking ceremony for the DRC Police Station marked...
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Aviation executives call on tourism boards to boost Africa air routes

Africa’s vast tourism potential remains untapped due to a lack of air connectivity, with Africa currently accounting for just 1.9% of global passenger and cargo traffic. However, aviation experts believe...
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ECN officially confirms registration of AR and ADM as political parties

The Electoral Commission of Namibia has officially confirmed the registration of Action Democratic Movement (ADM) and Affirmative Repositioning (AR) as Political Parties, after they satisfactorily complied with all set requirements....
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Majority of Namibians say corruption is rising and citizens risk retaliation if they speak out, new Afrobarometer study shows

Two-thirds of Namibians say corruption in the country is getting worse, although this share has decreased significantly in recent years, a new Afrobarometer survey indicates. Large majorities believe that at least...
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RMB Namibia implements innovative funding solution for Entrepo

In one of the largest deals this year, RMB Namibia acted as the trusted advisor for Entrepo Holdings (Pty) Ltd, a government employee lending institution and long-term insurer, and provided...
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