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22/12/2025

Solarcentury Africa’s 19.3 MWp Gerus Solar plant begins merchant power trading in Namibia

Solarcentury Africa has announced the commercial operation of its 19.3 MWp Gerus solar plant in Namibia, marking a major milestone for merchant renewable energy in Southern Africa. The project is now fully operational and selling electricity into the Southern African Power Pool, making it the first merchant solar plant in Namibia to trade power on the regional market.

Solarcentury Africa has announced the commercial operation of its 19.3 MWp Gerus solar plant in Namibia, marking a major milestone for merchant renewable energy in Southern Africa. The project is now fully operational and selling electricity into the Southern African Power Pool, making it the first....

22/12/2025

SDG Namibia One Fund and Zhero Europe sign Development Funding Agreement

Namibia’s dedicated energy transition and green hydrogen infrastructure fund, SDG Namibia One Fund, has announced the signing of a Development Funding Agreement with clean energy projects developer Zhero Europe to advance the development of an industrial-scale green ammonia facility, the Zhero Molecules Walvis Bay Project.

SDG Namibia One Fund (also known as Climate Investor Three Namibia) is managed by Climate Fund Managers (CFM), a climate-focused blended finance investment manager, in partnership with Dutch development finance institution, Invest International, and the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF).

22/12/2025

Oregen Energy recruits CFO for oil and gas expansion in Namibia

Oregen Energy is an investment company focused on the development of oil and gas deposits in Africa. In addition to developing its own holdings, another focus of its daily work is the active search for new investment opportunities. The study of own and external financial figures is therefore of even greater importance at Oregen Energy than in other companies. Since December 5, 2025, Tatenda Muhle has been responsible as the new Chief Financial Officer for this central business area.

Oregen Energy is an investment company focused on the development of oil and gas deposits in Africa. In addition to developing its own holdings, another focus of its daily work is the active search for new investment opportunities. The study of own and external financial figures is therefore of even...

22/12/2025

Namibia’s horticulture trade shifts signal deeper market realities

The latest Quarterly Agriculture and Fishing Indicators Bulletin from the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) reveals a year of robust growth in staple crop production and strong fisheries earnings. However, a more nuanced story lies in the horticulture sector, where shifting trade patterns and a significant decline in exports are raising questions about market dynamics, the effectiveness of import substitution policies, and the resilience of local value chains.

The latest Quarterly Agriculture and Fishing Indicators Bulletin from the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) reveals a year of robust growth in staple crop production and strong fisheries earnings. However, a more nuanced story lies in the horticulture sector, where shifting trade patterns and a signif...

22/12/2025

Deep Yellow Limited has cemented its role as a major economic driver in Namibia, with its 2025 Sustainability Report revealing a total investment of approximately N$468 million into the local economy during the last financial year. This substantial figure, equivalent to 38.4 million Australian dollars, underscores the Australian-based uranium developer’s commitment to fostering sustainable growth and shared value in the regions where it operates, particularly as it advances its flagship Tumas Project towards future production.

Deep Yellow Limited has cemented its role as a major economic driver in Namibia, with its 2025 Sustainability Report revealing a total investment of approximately N$468 million into the local economy during the last financial year. This substantial figure, equivalent to 38.4 million Australian dolla...

22/12/2025

How price-conscious buyers are redrawing Namibia’s automotive map

As Namibia’s vehicle market steers towards its strongest annual performance in nearly a decade, a significant undercurrent is reshaping the competitive landscape. While headlines rightly note the surging popularity of Chinese brands and the enduring dominance of Japanese manufacturers, a more subtle story of changing consumer allegiance is unfolding in the showrooms. New data reveals that established European marques, long symbols of aspiration, are increasingly becoming the preserve of rental fleets and corporate garages, as private Namibian buyers pivot decisively towards value-driven alternatives.

As Namibia’s vehicle market steers towards its strongest annual performance in nearly a decade, a significant undercurrent is reshaping the competitive landscape. While headlines rightly note the surging popularity of Chinese brands and the enduring dominance of Japanese manufacturers, a more subt...

22/12/2025

Beneath the surface of Namibia’s digital boom: A cybersecurity mirage emerges

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has painted a picture of a nation steadily embracing the digital future in its latest Quarterly Statistics Bulletin. Headlines will understandably tout the 6% surge in mobile broadband usage, the significant 30% jump in dongle and router-based subscriptions, and the overall 3% growth in active SIM cards. Yet, nestled within the comprehensive report for July to September 2025 lies a more nuanced and potentially alarming narrative—one that reveals a paradoxical cybersecurity landscape where reported threats have plummeted while the nation’s digital vulnerabilities stand stubbornly unchanged.

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has painted a picture of a nation steadily embracing the digital future in its latest Quarterly Statistics Bulletin. Headlines will understandably tout the 6% surge in mobile broadband usage, the significant 30% jump in dongle and router-base...

22/12/2025

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20/12/2025

African Tourism Board recognises Namibia as Africa’s top destination for authentic travel experiences

Namibia has been recognised by the African Tourism Board (ATB) as Africa’s most authentic and challenging tourism destination, highlighting the country’s distinctive place in the global travel landscape. This recognition reflects Namibia’s growing appeal among international travellers who are increasingly drawn to low-density destinations, conservation-driven tourism, and genuine cultural experiences.

Namibia has been recognised by the African Tourism Board (ATB) as Africa’s most authentic and challenging tourism destination, highlighting the country’s distinctive place in the global travel landscape. This recognition reflects Namibia’s growing appeal among international travellers who are ...

20/12/2025

Salt Capital grows Namibian healthcare portfolio

Salt Capital has significantly expanded its footprint in the Namibian healthcare landscape through the strategic acquisition of a trio of medical providers: Welwitschia Hospital, ERAD Radiology, and Spescare Namibia. This move was completed in partnership with one of its largest limited partners, South Suez Capital, underscoring the collective confidence in the sector’s potential. The transaction is not an isolated entry but a calculated expansion, reinforcing Salt Capital’s declared position that Namibia has been a priority market since the firm’s inception. It builds upon an established track record, most notably the firm’s existing investment in Rhino Park Private Hospital in Windhoek, and positions Salt Capital as one of the most prominent institutional investors in the nation’s private healthcare industry.

Salt Capital has significantly expanded its footprint in the Namibian healthcare landscape through the strategic acquisition of a trio of medical providers: Welwitschia Hospital, ERAD Radiology, and Spescare Namibia. This move was completed in partnership with one of its largest limited partners, So...

20/12/2025

Minister Sankwasa’s award highlights the human face of Namibia’s housing crusade

In a moment of profound personal and national significance, Namibia’s Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, accepted the Africa Housing Award for Best Exceptional Achievement in Southern Africa last Friday. While the accolade celebrates policy and progress, the deeper story lies in the journey of the man receiving it—a narrative that underscores a deeply personal commitment to solving one of Namibia’s most persistent challenges.

In a moment of profound personal and national significance, Namibia’s Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, accepted the Africa Housing Award for Best Exceptional Achievement in Southern Africa last Friday. While the accolade celebrates policy and progress, the deeper story lies...

20/12/2025

BIPA successfully procures landmark development of business registry

The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA), in collaboration with the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) and Beijing CSSCA Technologies Co. Ltd, has officially signed a bid agreement for the development of an online business registry aimed at improving business readiness in Namibia. The signing ceremony, held at the CPBN Head Office in Windhoek, marks the official commencement of a comprehensive five-year project to deliver the Integrated Business Registration System (IBRS).

The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA), in collaboration with the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) and Beijing CSSCA Technologies Co. Ltd, has officially signed a bid agreement for the development of an online business registry aimed at improving business readiness in Nam...