Despite having 12 commodity exchanges across participating African countries, only four are currently active.
This is among the findings of a study titled Global Commodity Traders and Competition in African Food Markets, conducted through the African Competition Forum.
The Chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council, Lazarus Kanelombe, has called for greater accountability in public service delivery and more inclusive economic development, warning that investment and economic growth must translate into tangible benefits for communities across the region.
A new harbour at Cape Fria could open an exciting chapter in Namibia's economic development. Beyond transforming the country's northern coastline, the proposed project carries hopes of positioning Kunene as a logistics, tourism and investment hub, with the possibility of a modern smart city.
The Northern Namibia development C.C. diamond mine in the Northern Kunene Region, once expected to contribute to Namibia's economy and create employment, now stands idle due to a lack of investment.
Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse has tabled the Namibia Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill in the National Assembly.
China and Africa are looking to deepen trade, investment and industrial cooperation as the two sides mark 70 years of China-Africa relations, with the zero-tariff policy expected to create further opportunities for African exporters.
The Keetmanshoop Municipality is developing bulk infrastructure to service 30 industrial erven at a cost of N$19,3 million, with the project fully pre-financed by Nota Investment CC in collaboration with Standard Bank Namibia.
This was revealed by Keetmanshoop Mayor Emrico Blaauw in an NBC interview.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will seek to strengthen Namibia's economic ties with Russia, with a focus on investment, mineral beneficiation, industrialisation and technology transfer.
Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah will participate in the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow from 28 to 29 October 2026.
Botswana and China have committed to strengthening economic cooperation to boost trade and investment, thereby improving the prosperity of the southern African country.
Namibia is working to strengthen its investment climate by reviewing its investment policies and legal framework to provide investors with greater clarity, transparency and predictability.
