EU takes 54.3% of Namibia's fruit and vegetable exports in 2025

The European Union remained a key market for Namibia's fresh produce sector in 2025, with 54.3 per cent of the country's fruit and vegetable exports directed to the bloc, according to a report on Namibia-EU trade prepared for the EU Delegation in …

Namibia’s population to reach 5.26 million by 2053  

Namibia’s population is expected to grow to about 5.26 million people by 2053, a development that will require more investment in housing, schools, hospitals, jobs and other public services over the next three decades.   This is according to the National …

EU suspends some meat imports from Namibia

Shipments certified before September 23 and certain treated meat products can still enter the European market, subject to conditions. The European Union is suspending some meat imports from Namibia following a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak confirmed on …

EU suspends beef exports from Namibia due to foot and mouth disease

Namibia announced last month its first outbreak of foot-and-mouth (FMD) in its primary commercial livestock zone in 60 years, prompting a nationwide ban on livestock movement and meat exports. "The EU has decided to temporarily suspend the entry into …

Namibia grants environmental certificate to phosphate mining project long opposed by nation’s fishing industry

Namibia has granted an environmental clearance certificate (ECC) to the Sandpiper Marine Phosphate Project, helping the seabed mining venture clear a key regulatory hurdle. The project aims to mine phosphate in Atlantic Ocean waters in depths of 180 to 250 …

NAMIBIA MARKS WORLD SPACE WEEK 2026

Namibia today joins the international community in marking World Space Week under the theme “Rocket Revolution”, highlighting the growing role of space science and technology in addressing global challenges and advancing human development. Space technology …

EU suspends Namibia meat imports after foot-and-mouth outbreak

 The European Union has temporarily suspended imports of fresh cattle, sheep and goat meat from Namibia following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease [Photo/Courtesy]  The European Union has temporarily suspended imports of fresh cattle, sheep and …

Sikerete urges Namibia U23s to rise again after Angola setback

Namibia urged to deepen indigenous participation in oil industry

BoN authorises operation of Access Bank Namibia