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News Namibia » Economy: Government Must Give Namibia’s Economy Breathing Space

News channel or source: https://observer24.com.na/government-must-give-namibias-economy-breathing-space/
Published on: Sunday 25 October 2026

The government’s bulk-supply arrangements have reportedly generated substantial savings. The Vitol arrangement was estimated to have saved between N$400 million and N$700 million, while TotalEnergies, ...

News Namibia » Economy: Namibia cuts 2026 growth forecast to 2.3% after weak first half

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/economy/namibia-cuts-2026-growth-forecast-to-2-3-after-weak-first-half/ar-AA2fPK5N
Published on: Thursday 22 October 2026

WINDHOEK, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Namibia cut its economic growth forecast for 2026 to 2.3% from 3.1% projected in its main budget, citing a weaker-than-expected performance in the first half of the year, ...

News Namibia » Economy: Namibia stays steady as De Beers' diamond output drops

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/money/economy/namibia-stays-steady-as-de-beers-diamond-output-drops/ar-AA2g4b0V
Published on: Sunday 25 October 2026

Namibia's rough diamond production remained stable at 500 000 carats in the third quarter of 2026, even as De Beers' global output fell and the company revised its full-year production and cost ...

News Namibia » Economy: Namibia's new president vows to diversify economy, tackle joblessness

News channel or source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/namibias-president-vows-diversify-economy-133021031.html
Published on: Friday 21 March 2025

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 ...

News Namibia » Economy: Namibia trims growth forecast

News channel or source: https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/articles/namibia-trims-growth-forecast-132027413.html
Published on: Friday 23 October 2026

The announcement highlights the challenges facing an economy still grappling with weaker demand for the country’s minerals.

News Namibia » Economy: 2nd Namibia-EU Business Forum 2026: Strengthening Green Economies & Trade

News channel or source: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/namibia/2nd-namibia-eu-business-forum-2026-strengthening-green-economies-trade_en?s=112
Published on: Friday 19 April 2024

The 2nd Namibia-EU Business Forum is set to take place from 11-13 May 2026 in Windhoek, under the theme, “Towards stronger, greener and more diversified economies: Catalyzing Business and Trade ...

News Namibia » Economy: Namibia and Angola seek to turn longstanding ties into economic gains

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/top-stories/namibia-and-angola-seek-to-turn-longstanding-ties-into-economic-gains/ar-AA2fLrUL
Published on: Wednesday 21 October 2026

Namibia and Angola have pledged to deepen cooperation in energy, water, transport and trade, with their presidents calling for longstanding political ties to translate into greater economic benefits ...

News Namibia » Economy: Namibia: Helao - US Visa Restrictions Threaten Economic Diplomacy

News channel or source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202609240381.html
Published on: Thursday 24 September 2026

New York — Namibia's Ambassador to the United States of America, Williams Helao, says the country's visa regime is becoming a major obstacle to the ease of doing business between the two nations.

News Namibia » Economy: EU-Namibia Trade Report Highlights Strong Economic Partnership - Download Report Here

News channel or source: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/namibia/eu-namibia-trade-report-highlights-strong-economic-partnership-download-report-here_en?s=112
Published on: Monday 01 December 2025

The EU Delegation to Namibia has released an independent study analysing trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) flows between the EU and Namibia. Conducted by Mr. Robin Sherbourne, a well-respected ...

News Namibia » Economy: Namibia Warns Trump Spat With South Africa Puts Economy at Risk

News channel or source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-12/namibia-warns-trump-spat-with-south-africa-puts-economy-at-risk
Published on: Wednesday 12 February 2025

Namibia’s central bank chief warned that escalating tensions between the US and South Africa could destabilize its economy, citing the close ties it has with the two nations and the vulnerability of ...

News Namibia » Economy: Namibia Yet to Develop Circular Economy Policy

News channel or source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202609140086.html
Published on: Sunday 13 September 2026

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism says Namibia is still to develop a national policy on a circular economy. Ministry spokesperson Vilho Hangula says efforts to develop a national ...