Namibian consumers will brace themselves for higher electricity bills after the Electricity Control Board approved a 3.8% tariff increase for NamPower, effective 1 July 2025. 

Leader of the Popular Democratic Movement, McHenry Venaani, posed genocide-related questions to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during her State of the Nation Address.

The Norwegian-African Business Association (NABA) has pledged to expand business interest in Namibia, including the oil and gas industries.

NABA and the Norwegian Energy Partners business delegation paid a courtesy call on President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House on Friday.

Namibia's seal fur industry has pledged to uphold sustainability and drive economic growth through innovation and value addition.

Rössing Uranium Board Chairperson Steve Galloway has warned that Namibia could face serious challenges if it fails to effectively manage its natural resources for the nation's benefit.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industrialisation, Mines and Energy, Natangwe Ithete is advocating for a review of policies to ensure that the country and its citizens benefit fairly from their natural resources, rather than relying solely on donations or handouts from the mining sector.

The Minister of Finance has predicted a GDP growth rate of 4.5% this year and 4.7% in 2026.

Ericah Shafudah said the strong growth is a result of activities in the mining sector, as uranium and gold prices remain broadly favourable.

The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) has reported a revenue increase from N$169 million in 2023 to N$229 million in 2024, a 35% rise, according to its 2023/2024 Annual Report launched at its Annual General Meeting in Windhoek.