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29/08/2025

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African Aquaculture, AKVA partner on N$8.5bn Lüderitz salmon projectAfrican Aquaculture Company (AAC) has signed a partn...
29/08/2025

African Aquaculture, AKVA partner on N$8.5bn Lüderitz salmon project

African Aquaculture Company (AAC) has signed a partnership with Norway’s AKVA group to establish Africa’s first commercial sea-based salmon farming facility at Lüderitz Bay.

The project, licensed for 51,000 tonnes of production, is set to become one of the largest aquaculture ventures in the southern hemisphere.

AAC Chief Executive Officer Helge Krøgenes said the collaboration builds on more than two years of joint development, during which the concept was tailored to local conditions.

https://thebrief.com.na/2025/08/african-aquaculture-akva-partner-on-n8-5bn-luderitz-salmon-project/

Namibia keeps fuel prices unchanged for SeptemberNamibia will maintain current fuel prices for September 2025, the Minis...
29/08/2025

Namibia keeps fuel prices unchanged for September

Namibia will maintain current fuel prices for September 2025, the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME) has announced, extending the period without any price increases since July.

Executive Director Moses Pakote said petrol 95 will remain at N$20.37 per litre, Diesel 50ppm at N$19.92, and Diesel 10ppm at N$20.02. “The National Energy Fund will absorb all under-recoveries,” he said.

Pakote explained that international prices eased due to higher U.S. oil production, the expiration of tariffs, weaker refinery margins and discounted Russian crude.

https://thebrief.com.na/2025/08/namibia-keeps-fuel-prices-unchanged-for-september/

Namibia nets N$619m food surplus on strong fish exportsNamibia recorded a food trade surplus of N$619 million in June 20...
29/08/2025

Namibia nets N$619m food surplus on strong fish exports

Namibia recorded a food trade surplus of N$619 million in June 2025, driven by fish exports worth N$1.5 billion, the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) reported.

Between June 2024 and June 2025, food trade averaged a surplus of N$204 million.

The highest surpluses were in December 2024 (N$621 million), June 2025 (N$619 million) and April 2025 (N$514 million).

https://thebrief.com.na/2025/08/namibia-nets-n619m-food-surplus-on-strong-fish-exports/

Green Schemes show progress, but challenges remain – Nandi-NdaitwahPresident Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says significant pro...
29/08/2025

Green Schemes show progress, but challenges remain – Nandi-Ndaitwah

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says significant progress has been made at Namibia’s Green Schemes following government interventions on fertiliser deliveries, tractors and irrigation systems.

“At Shadikongoro, only four pivots were working during my last visit. Now there are 14, with new ones added and old ones fixed. At Ndonga Linena, 20 pivots are functioning. This has resulted in higher production. Last year, parts of Ndonga Linena were still covered in bush. Today, those fields are being harvested,” she said.

The President noted that her inspection of Shadikongoro and Ndonga Linena in March last year had been disappointing, but that improvements were now evident.

https://thebrief.com.na/2025/08/green-schemes-show-progress-but-challenges-remain-nandi-ndaitwah/

FNB Namibia to showcase CashPlus tech at global financial inclusion summitFNB Namibia will deploy its innovative CashPlu...
29/08/2025

FNB Namibia to showcase CashPlus tech at global financial inclusion summit

FNB Namibia will deploy its innovative CashPlus technology at the global financial inclusion summit in Swakopmund next week, as the country’s biggest lender and financial services provider seeks to demonstrate the tangible impact of extending banking services to underserved populations to a global audience.

Hosted by the Bank of Namibia in partnership with the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI), this summit will bring together over 700 policymakers, financial regulators, and experts from around the world for the first time in sub-Saharan Africa to discuss pertinent issues around financial inclusion.

FNB’s CashPlus is a revolutionary community-based banking solution that enables approved local businesses to provide essential services without traditional bank branches.

https://thebrief.com.na/2025/08/fnb-namibia-to-showcase-cashplus-tech-at-global-financial-inclusion-summit/

NCCI calls for MSME reforms to unlock jobs and opportunityNamibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) has called for...
29/08/2025

NCCI calls for MSME reforms to unlock jobs and opportunity

Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) has called for reforms tailored to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), that allow them to generate sustainable, decent jobs and unlock opportunity at every level.

Chief Executive Officer Titus Nampala said MSMEs are central to inclusive growth.

“No Namibian should be left behind, MSMEs are the heartbeat of inclusive growth. We must co-create solutions that generate sustainable, decent jobs and unlock opportunity at every level,” he said in an address to the Standing Committee on Economy and Industry, Public Administration and Planning of the National Assembly.

https://thebrief.com.na/2025/08/ncci-calls-for-msme-reforms-to-unlock-jobs-and-opportunity/

Climate justice in a warming world: Why adaptation must be equitableBy Des-Rose EngelbrechtAs climate impacts grow more ...
29/08/2025

Climate justice in a warming world: Why adaptation must be equitable

By Des-Rose Engelbrecht

As climate impacts grow more severe, adaptation is no longer a choice—it is a necessity. In Africa, where rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and food insecurity are worsening, climate adaptation is a matter of survival.

Yet too often, adaptation efforts overlook the principle of climate justice—and risk deepening the very inequalities they seek to address.

The recent advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the most significant legal ruling on climate change to date, underscores a pivotal truth: adaptation must be rooted in equity, inclusion, and human rights.

https://thebrief.com.na/2025/08/climate-justice-in-a-warming-world-why-adaptation-must-be-equitable/

Youthful Namibia today, pensioners tomorrowBy Vincent ShimutwikeniNamibia, a country often described as young and vibran...
29/08/2025

Youthful Namibia today, pensioners tomorrow

By Vincent Shimutwikeni

Namibia, a country often described as young and vibrant, is currently experiencing a demographic phenomenon that carries significant implications for its socio-economic landscape, especially its retirement and pension systems.

The 2023 Population and Housing Census confirms that approximately 71.1% of Namibia’s 3.02 million people are under the age of 35.

This youthful majority presents both a challenge and an unprecedented opportunity for policymakers, especially pension fund managers and regulators.

https://thebrief.com.na/2025/08/youthful-namibia-today-pensioners-tomorrow/

The power of appreciationBy Junias ErasmusIn every workplace, leaders and managers are often searching for ways to inspi...
29/08/2025

The power of appreciation

By Junias Erasmus

In every workplace, leaders and managers are often searching for ways to inspire higher performance, improve engagement, and retain top talent.

Traditionally, organizations have leaned heavily on rewards such as salary increases, bonuses, or promotions to motivate employees. While these incentives are valuable and sometimes necessary, they are often short-lived in their impact.

What sustains motivation and performance over the long term is not material gain alone, but the power of appreciation and recognition.

https://thebrief.com.na/2025/08/the-power-of-appreciation/

Savanna Beef completes first trial slaughter ahead of EU,SADC accreditation driveSavanna Beef has completed its first tr...
29/08/2025

Savanna Beef completes first trial slaughter ahead of EU,SADC accreditation drive

Savanna Beef has completed its first trial slaughter at its new processing facility, as the plant nears the end of its construction phase.

Board Chairperson Mecki Schneider said twenty cattle were delivered for the trial from a shareholder near Windhoek. “After taking one slaughter animal through the slaughter line without any major hick-ups the management team immediately decided to slaughter another 5 head of cattle,” Schneider said.

He added that the remaining cattle would be processed over the course of the week, with cooling facilities to be monitored over the weekend and the deboning, vacuum packing and boxing facilities tested next week.

https://thebrief.com.na/2025/08/savanna-beef-completes-first-trial-slaughter-ahead-of-eusadc-accreditation-drive/

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