Nedbank Namibia Managing Director Martha Murorua has called on industry leaders and key stakeholders to maximize public-private collaboration to fast-track the country’s pipeline of mining projects amidst surging global demand for energy transition materials. Speaking at the Chamber of Mines Mining Expo, Murorua stressed the importance of industry platforms to unlock new investments, with a specific focus on uranium and critical energy minerals. During her visit to the Nedbank stand, the President met with the Nedbank delegation led by Murorua. The engagement provided an opportunity to discuss the vital role of partnership, investment and sustainable growth in advancing Namibia’s mining industry and contributing to broader development. The visit also underscored the importance of collaboration between government, industry and financial institutions in unlocking opportunities that drive long-term for the country. Murorua highlighted the sector’s significant contribution to the national economy, noting that in 2025, the sector contributed approximately 14% to the...

By Julien Karambua Country Manager at Workforce Staffing Namibia Several major mining construction projects are currently underway across Namibia, creating increased demand for experienced Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) professionals. While international expertise will continue to play an important role in delivering these projects, they also present an opportunity to develop local EPC experience. By giving Namibians the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, the industry can strengthen the local workforce for the future while delivering the projects it needs today. Achieving this will require earlier workforce planning, practical skills transfer and closer collaboration between industry, government and training providers. Not a skills gap but an experience gap Namibia has many skilled engineers, artisans and construction professionals. The challenge is that relatively few have recent mining EPC experience. Many professionals have built their careers on roads, civil infrastructure and commercial construction projects. Those projects developed valuable skills, but they did...

The President, H.E. Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has called for a strategic shift in how the country utilizes its uranium resources, urging the country to look beyond extraction. Speaking at the official opening of the 13th Mining Expo and Conference, the President said the country’s uranium resources represent an opportunity that extends beyond mining itself. “As one of the world’s leading uranium-producing nations, Namibia is uniquely positioned to participate meaningfully in the broader nuclear value chain,” she said. “The country’s uranium resources represent an opportunity that extends beyond mining itself and should increasingly be viewed as a strategic national asset capable of supporting wider socio-economic development,” she added. Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibia offers a stable, transparent and competitive investment environment and remains committed to attracting responsible investment while promoting local beneficiation and economic growth. “In this regard, continued dialogue between the government and the industry remains essential in identifying practical opportunities that...

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) officially launched its new Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEA) Monitoring and Reporting Platform this week at the University of Namibia (UNAM), establishing a centralized national hub to track environmental commitments, biodiversity loss, and climate resilience. Speaking at the official launch, the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni Daniel, emphasized that the government-owned resource will streamline data collection and bridge the gap between scientific research and policymaking. “When land is degraded, biodiversity is lost, livelihoods are weakened, and communities become more vulnerable to drought and climate change,” Daniel said. “Our response must therefore be coordinated and supported by reliable information.” Developed in technical partnership with UNAM under the Namibia Integrated Landscape Management for Reduction of Poverty and Upgraded Livelihoods (NILALEG) Project, the platform consolidates national environmental data into a single, accessible system. The database is designed to assist government agencies, including the Namibia...

As a possible solution to relieve the pressure on livestock farmers to obtain quality genetics from South Africa, a US delegation this week punted the idea to secure high-quality breeding stock from alternative sources. Given the current status quo where movement of live animals from South Africa to Namibia is severely restricted due to the reigning Foot-and-Mouth epidemic, the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia in partnership with the Namibian Stud Breeders Association this week hosted a multi-day roadshow with representatives of the U.S. Livestock Genetics Export organization (USLGE) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA/FAS). Doug Edge of US Livestock Genetics Export explaining practical opportunities for importing and exporting breeding animals and reproductive material from US breeders to improve the local genetic pool. The visit connected US industry experts to Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform officials, as well as local breeders and...

By Hafeni Shiyuka. “Justice is strongest when the Constitution protects every citizen equally, and when every institution faithfully serves the law from which its authority is derived.” “The strength of a constitutional democracy is measured not only by the rights it proclaims, but by the confidence every citizen can place in the institutions entrusted to uphold them.” A Republic Built on Constitutional Principles: The Constitution of the Republic of Namibia represents our nation’s collective commitment to democracy, human dignity, equality, freedom, justice, and the rule of law. It establishes a framework in which public power is exercised according to law, public institutions remain accountable to the people they serve, and every person is entitled to equal protection and equal benefit of the law. These constitutional guarantees are not abstract ideals. They are practical commitments that shape the relationship between citizens and the State. They exist to ensure that public administration...

The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has achieved a significant national milestone by becoming the first institution in the country to receive the internationally recognised Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Corporate Ethics Mark. The award ceremony took place in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 05 August. The CIPS Corporate Ethics Mark is awarded to organisations that demonstrate a strong commitment to ethical governance through the adoption of internationally recognised ethical standards, comprehensive staff training, and executive commitment to ethical leadership. CPBN attained the recognition after successfully adopting the CIPS Corporate Code of Ethics, implementing ethics training and assessment for employees involved in procurement and governance functions, and formally endorsing the CIPS Statement of Commitment through the Chief Executive Officer on behalf of the Board. The CPBN’s Chief Executive Officer Mr. Idi Itope described the achievement as a significant milestone for both the CPBN and Namibia’s public procurement system....

The first silver exchange traded note was listed on the Namibia Securities Exchange on Friday morning, 07 August, offering local investors direct exposure to the exchange-traded silver price. Trading under the code NWNSLV, the NewWave Exchange Traded Note (ETN) is a dual-listed JSE / NSX instrument which expands the range of commodity-linked investment instruments available on the local bourse. In South Africa the sponsoring broker is ABSA Corporate and Investment Bank. The Namibian sponsoring broker Cirrus Securities, in a statement to announce the dual listing, said the NewWave Silver ETN tracks the performance of silver, allowing exposure to the metal without the complexities of holding the physical commodity. NSX Chief Executive, Tiaan Bazuin, said: “The NSX mandate to deepen and diversify the Namibian capital market has progressed well through the introduction of various ETFs and ETNs, such as today’s NewWave Silver ETN. We congratulate Cirrus Securities and Absa on bringing...

By Sesilia Nkoshi Underwriting and Reinsurance Manager, OM Short-Term Insurance. Insurance tends to move in cycles. There are periods where there is plenty of capacity in the market, pricing is competitive, and business is easier to place. Then there are periods where things tighten, premiums increase, and terms become stricter. Most people refer to these as soft and hard markets. In a soft market, competition is usually high. Insurers are trying to grow, and that can create pressure. Pricing comes down, and there is often more flexibility around terms and conditions. On the surface, it feels like a healthy market. But this is also where underwriting discipline can quietly slip. It does not happen all at once. It is often small decisions over time. Risks that are priced a bit too low. Assumptions that are not fully tested. Business that is written because it feels necessary to stay competitive. At...

The trade deficit expanded significantly to N$5.5 billion in June 2026, driven by a sharp rise in imports, according to the latest trade statistics released by the statistics agency/ NSA Statistician General Alex Shimuafeni noted that total exports for the month reached N$12.9 billion, but were outpaced by imports totaling N$18.3 billion. The resulting N$5.5 billion deficit marks a worsening trade position compared to the N$3.2 billion deficit recorded in May 2026, and stands in contrast to June 2025, when the country recorded a N$669 million surplus. According to Shimuafeni, China served as Namibia’s top export destination for the month, while South Africa remained the primary source of imports. The export basket was heavily dominated by mining sector commodities, including uranium, non-monetary gold, precious stones (diamonds), and nickel ores and concentrates. Fish was the sole non-mineral product to rank among the top five exports. Re-exports grew notably, increasing by 9.9%...