SSC: Namibia’s resilient, evolving social buffer …promises to operationalise national pension fund

From humble beginnings at the Social Security House in Khomasdal in 1994, the Social Security Commission (SSC) continues to grow in leaps and bounds.  It shields both members and non-members from economic hardships as the ultimate safety net. In November …

China to expand trade with Namibia

China says it will be expanding its range of import products from Namibia. China’s ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, announced this today during a courtesy visit to president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House. China is a major export market for …

Namibia in Numbers: Namibia – Self-Reported Living Conditions, by Occupation – 2024

When Namibians were asked to rate their personal living conditions on a scale ranging from “very poor” to “very good”, 34.6% described their situation as “good” or “very good”. However, when disaggregated by occupation, self-reported living conditions vary …

Askari zooms in on tin, tantalum in ‘rich’ location in Namibia

Join our daily newsletter At The Bell to receive exclusive market insights Askari Metals (ASX:AS2) has identified extensive tin and tantalum – both at high grades – through a review of the historical exploration database for its Uis project in Namibia, …

Boost for Namibia’s energy infrastructure

Power generation capacity enhanced The Anixas II fuel oil power station in Walvis Bay allows Namibia to integrate more renewable energy projects in the future. Leandrea mouers 2 Hours Ago - 2025-04-15 00:00:00 President Nangolo Mbumba inaugurated the 54MW …

Power Sparks Namibia

In this edition, we focus on electrical power; the progress Namibia has made in generating electricity, in transmitting it across the vast length and breadth of this country, and a... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing, please …

Namibia moves to boost local participation in mining, emerging industries

Namibia on alert as Angola continues to grapple with Cholera

Date: April 14, 2025 Staff Reporter Namibia’s northern neighbour, Angola, continues to grapple with a cholera epidemic, which has now spread to 17 of the country’s 21 provinces. In Namibia, a case of cholera was detected and confirmed in the Kunene Region …

Namibia ranks 11th globally in suicide rates

Mental health has emerged as one of Namibia's most pressing public health challenges, with rising cases of depression, anxiety, and suicide, especially among young people. According to the World Health Organisation, Namibia currently ranks 11th …

Africa fights back: Namibia’s visa reforms target US citizens

By Jones Gadama In a bold move to promote reciprocity and fairness in international travel, Namibia’s government has announced visa reform measures targeting US citizens. This decision comes as a response to the stringent visa requirements imposed on …