Windhoek:Namibia’s import bill surged in September, driven by high expenditures on petroleum oils, sugar, and vehicles, leading to a trade deficit of N$4.7 billion. The data, released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA), highlights significant impo…
Windhoek:The Roads Authority (RA) of Namibia has reported a significant maintenance backlog projected to reach N$18.76 billion this year, raising concerns over the rapid deterioration of the nation’s road network due to ongoing funding shortfalls.
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Windhoek:A recent report from the FNB House Price Index has indicated that the average house price in Namibia has risen to N$1,502,539. This represents an increase of N$122,497 from the previous year’s average of N$1,380,042.
According to Namibia Pr…
Windhoek:The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) has announced the suspension of its slaughter operations, citing financial difficulties attributed to a lack of export income. The corporation is currently facing challenges with its monthly wage bill …
Windhoek:President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed her support for increased Namibian participation in the energy sector, emphasizing the critical role of local ownership and investment in bolstering the nation’s economy.
According to Namibia P…
Katutura:A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 months’ imprisonment for stealing copper wire, as ruled by Magistrate Immanuel Udjombala at the Katutura Magistrate’s Court.
According to Namibia Press Agency, Chivan Afrikaner, a first-time offend…
Swakopmund:Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has ordered the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, along with NamWater, to ensure the immediate provision of water to communities facing shortages. He emphasized that administrative and …
Windhoek:Several Members of Parliament (MPs) have expressed their support for the Income Tax Amendment Bill, which proposes the creation of a dedicated Tax Court under the High Court of Namibia to address tax disputes.
According to Namibia Press Age…
Tokyo:Japan’s wholesale prices rose by 7.1 percent in October compared to the previous year, as indicated by preliminary data from the Bank of Japan (BOJ) released on Thursday. This increase marks an acceleration from the 6.8 percent increase observed…
Erbil:Xinhua The following are news items about China to be covered or pursued by Xinhua on Thursday.
According to Namibia Press Agency , the advisory includes several significant topics. Among them is the focus on technology’s role in powering Chin…
Windhoek:The political leadership of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Haut-Katanga Province has shown a strong interest in importing beef and maize grain from Namibia. A high-level delegation from the province is currently on a week-long busines…
Windhoek:Namibia has experienced a significant rise in vehicle sales, recording 12,254 new vehicle sales between January and September 2026. This marks a 12.4 percent increase compared to the same period last year, as reported by Bank Windhoek.
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Nkurenkuru:Kavango West Nambara, the Director of Planning and Development for the Kavango West Regional Council, has called on contractors to ensure the completion of the Nkurenkuru sports facility by the set deadline of April 22, 2027. This request w…
Swakopmund:Namibia, along with other African countries, is set to benefit from a new initiative aimed at addressing water scarcity. This initiative, led by the Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO), focuses on bolstering international cooperati…
Ganja:Singapore has announced the allocation of an initial budget of approximately 30 million Singapore dollars (23 million U.S. dollars) to support the employment of persons with disabilities. This funding will be distributed through a new grant sche…
