Namibia to revive national airline through public-private partnership
WINDHOEK, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Namibia has announced plans to revive the national carrier, Air Namibia, through a public-private partnership model, with operations expected to resume by late 2026.
Namibia's government debt up 10 pct: central bank
WINDHOEK, April 2 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's central government debt rose to 164 billion Namibian dollars (about 8.8 billion U.S. dollars) by the end of December 2024, marking a 10.2 percent increase from the start of the 2024/25 fiscal year, the Bank of Namibia has released.
Namibia celebrates cultural diversity with WIKA carnival
WINDHOEK, March 29 (Xinhua) -- The streets of Windhoek, Namibia's capital, were alive with vibrant, colorful costumes, music, dance, and people from all walks of life on Saturday as the southern African country officially kicked off the 71st edition of the Windhoek Karneval (WIKA).
Namibia's financial system remains stable, with positive economic prospect: central bank
WINDHOEK, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's financial system remains stable with strong liquidity levels and adequate capital buffers, the Bank of Namibia said on Monday.
Namibia announces 5.8 bln USD budget
WINDHOEK, March 27 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's new Minister of Finance and Social Grants Management, Ericah Shafudah, on Thursday presented a budget of 106.3 billion Namibian dollars (about 5.8 billion U.S. dollars), increasing development expenses by 22.6 percent to 12.8 billion Namibian dollars.
Namibia's new president vows to diversify economy, tackle joblessness
WINDHOEK (Reuters) - Namibia's newly elected President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pledged on Friday to boost investments in the agricultural sector and diversify the resource-focused economy in an attempt to address high unemployment rates.
Namibia's cholera-free decade ends with one confirmed case
DAKAR (Reuters) -Namibia has confirmed the first case of cholera in ten years, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday, adding that laboratory confirmation of the disease was "a major alert" for the country's health officials.
Namibia's economic growth slows to 3.7 pct in 2024 amid decline in primary industries
WINDHOEK, March 20 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's economic growth slowed to 3.7 percent in 2024, down from 4.4 percent in 2023, according to the country's latest Annual National Accounts released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) on Thursday.
Namibia approves universal health coverage policy
WINDHOEK, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's cabinet has approved a universal health coverage policy to ensure all citizens can access healthcare services without financial hardship, a senior official said Thursday.
African leaders gather for funeral of Namibia's 'founding father' Sam Nujoma
WINDHOEK (Reuters) - African leaders past and present gathered in Namibia on Saturday to bury the country's "founding father" Sam Nujoma, who challenged colonialism and a military occupation by South Africa's racist white minority government.
Namibia's 'founding father' Sam Nujoma dies aged 95
WINDHOEK (Reuters) -Sam Nujoma, the activist and guerrilla leader who became Namibia's first democratically elected president after it won its independence from apartheid South Africa, died aged 95 on Saturday, the Namibian Presidency said on Sunday.
Namibia approves visa exemption deal with China
WINDHOEK, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's Cabinet has approved a mutual visa exemption agreement between the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS) and China.
Namibia pushes water security amid climate challenges
WINDHOEK, Feb. 4 (Xinhua) -- Namibia is working to strengthen water security as climate change and industrial projects increase pressure on the country's limited resources, Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein said Tuesday.
Namibia tracks two lions outside protected areas
WINDHOEK, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) on Saturday said it is tracking two lions that strayed from protected areas into farmland.
Namibia's tourism occupancy rebounds: report
WINDHOEK, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- The Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) on Tuesday released its 2024 annual tourism occupancy report, showcasing continued growth in this vital sector of the southwestern African nation's economy.
China remains Namibia's top trading partner in November 2024
WINDHOEK, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- China remained Namibia's largest trading partner in November 2024, serving as both the top destination for Namibian exports and a key source of imports, according to the trade statistics bulletin released Thursday by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA).
Chinese road constructor bridges cultures in Namibia while celebrating Chinese Spring festival
WINDHOEK, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese workers and their local counterparts with Zhong Mei Engineering Group, the Chinese company that had contracted to construct the Phase 2B project of a freeway connecting Windhoek, the Namibian capital, to Hosea Kutako International Airport to the east of Windhoek, on Saturday celebrated the Chinese Spring Festival with style.
Namibia's jobless rate at 36.9 pct in 2023: government survey
WINDHOEK, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's unemployment rate in 2023 stood at 36.9 percent, up 3.5 percentage points from 33.4 percent in 2018, according to the latest Labor Force Survey of the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA).
Namibia bolsters water infrastructure with Chinese assistance
WINDHOEK, Dec. 6 (Xinhua) -- Namibian Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, on Friday initiated two major projects in northern Namibia to strengthen the country's water infrastructure and ensure a sustainable water supply for its people.
Musk's Starlink ordered to cease operations in Namibia
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia said on Thursday it has issued a cease-and-desist order to Elon Musk's satellite internet provider Starlink for operating in the country without a license.
