Namibia and China sign agreement on hygiene requirements for meat exports

Staff Reporter THE newly appointed Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has signed an agreement with China on the inspection, quarantine, and hygiene requirements for mutton and chevon to be exported from Namibia to China. The Chinese …

Namibia at a Crossroads: Unmasking Trade-Based Money Laundering in the SADC Shadow Economy

When Namibia was greylisted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in early 2024, much national attention focused on the financial sectors (banking and non-banking), regulatory bodies, and legal frameworks. However, as these developments unfold, it’s …

Namibia buys cigarettes worth N$42.1 million

In March, Namibia imported cigarettes worth N$42.1 million, mainly from South Africa and Switzerland. This is according to latest trade data by the Namibia Statistics Agency. “On the other hand, the country re-exported cigarettes at a value of N$0.1 …

Don’t Laugh, It’s Namibia

Whoever said that laughter is the best medicine clearly never tried to crack a joke in Namibia without being tackled by a crowd armed with Facebook, X statuses and Biblical verses. “How dare you laugh when people are suffering?” they’ll say, as if humour …

Namibia’s Wild Horses: A Legacy of War and Resilience

Namibia’s import value increase to N$12.8b in March

Namibia’s import value increased to N$12.8 billion in March this year rebounding from N$12.2 billion in February. According to Simonis Storm economist Almandro Jansen this growth was primarily driven by a significant rise in petroleum oil imports, which …

Namibia records N$2.7b deficit in March

Namibia’s trade sector recorded a trade deficit of N$2.7 billion in March 2025, marking a moderate deterioration from the N$2 billion deficit recorded in February 2025, but an improvement from the N$4.6 billion deficit reported in March 2024. This is …

Namibia welcomes Pope Leo XIV’s call for peace — President Nandi-Ndaitwah

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia welcomes the appeal for peace, tolerance and commitment of Pope Leo XIV to build bridges between nations through the Catholic faith.  Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah stated this in her congratulatory message to the new …

Namibia sees 45 pct drop in wildlife crime as gov't steps up anti-poaching efforts

WINDHOEK, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Namibia has recorded a 45 percent reduction in wildlife crime, Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Lucia Iipumbu has said, attributing the decline to intensified anti-poaching operations. "NAMPOL ( …

Namibia sees 45 pct drop in wildlife crime as gov't steps up anti-poaching efforts

WINDHOEK, May 9 (Xinhua) -- Namibia has recorded a 45 percent reduction in wildlife crime, Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Lucia Iipumbu has said, attributing the decline to intensified anti-poaching operations. "NAMPOL ( …