Namibia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) shows growth of 2.8% in the third quarter of the year, up from 2.7% in the previous quarter.

President Nangolo Mbumba departed for Cuba this morning for a state visit. Cuba and Namibia have a long-standing history of political and economic ties.

The president has been invited by the President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.

Various unions in the security sector have proposed to the government a gradual increase in the statutory minimum wage for security workers.

This is after it was announced recently that all workers should earn at least a minimum wage of N$18 per hour as of 1st January 2025.

Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo underscored the importance of not identifying the oil and gas industry as the sole driver of economic transformation or job creation.

The Fishrot trial has been adjourned to 4 February 2025 due to ongoing legal disputes and representation issues.

Justice Moses Chinhengo urged the accused, including former ministers Sakeus Shanghala and Bernhard Esau, to secure legal representation to ensure a fair trial.